Neck knives

**Zimbabwe** · 07-19-2012, 06:32 PM

I have just started my search for a good neck knife. I am looking for, a skeletonized handle, like that on the Izula. I would like to the get the best I can for the money. I really like the shape of the Tops Tibo but it is apparently non existent

. Please do give suggestions. Preferably below 60$
Currently the only ones I can think of

-Esee Izula
-Esee Candiru
-Becker bk 11
-Becker bk 14

**ElectrikHellfire** · 07-19-2012, 06:50 PM

Shop around for a Swamp Warden.

**BluegrassGuy** · 07-19-2012, 07:01 PM

You want a Scrapivore from Scrap Yard Knife company has the Busse warranty, SR-101 steel at 60-62 RC, and a mini prybar at the butt, cost 50$ or 60$ with a kydex sheath can't beat it for the money IMHO.

**Zimbabwe** · 07-19-2012, 07:49 PM

From what I have been reading for serious long use the scrapivore is very uncomfortable on the hand.

Trust me if I could find a Swamp Warden I would no hesitation buy it, but alas, I cannot.

It's looking like I am just going to buy an ESEE Izula and get some bright colored Para cord and wrap it.

However I'm still taking suggestions.

~Zim

**bdmicarta** · 07-19-2012, 08:18 PM

TOPS has a lot of skeleton models that could work.

A real nice one that I've seen is the CRK professional soldier.

**ayeaton** · 07-19-2012, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Zimbabwe

From what I have been reading for serious long use the scrapivore is very uncomfortable on the hand.

Trust me if I could find a Swamp Warden I would no hesitation buy it, but alas, I cannot.

It's looking like I am just going to buy an ESEE Izula and get some bright colored Para cord and wrap it.

However I'm still taking suggestions.

~Zim

I have a Swamp Warden w/ kydex sheath for sale in the Busse/SR/SY exchange forum.

**22-rimfire** · 07-19-2012, 11:11 PM

I would buy a Condor neck knife and see how you like it. They are a great value and I can't see all that much difference between them and the more expensive "name" neck knives.

**crimsonfalcon07** · 07-20-2012, 12:38 AM

Also check out the Bark River Bravo Necker (and the BN2). Might fit the bill, and comes in 3V now too.

**RobCamlin** · 07-20-2012, 12:41 AM

If your budget was a little higher, I'd say Spartan Enyo. I love that knife.

**ISKski** · 07-20-2012, 12:52 AM

Well if by neck knife, you mean you are actually going to wear it around your neck, i would go with the smallest one..

All skeletonized knives hurt your hands after extended use, paracord or not..

but i have posted many a time about the Izula, I have beat the piss out of it, practiced sharpening techniques on it, and it is stil a happy camper.

**Grease** · 07-20-2012, 01:22 AM

Yep, most neck knives are by nature too small to be comfortable. They aren't designed for heavy longterm use. They're just the handy blade that hangs right in reach when you need it for lesser tasks. I've been wearing one for a while and literally all I use it for is utility blade work.

**mistwalker** · 08-02-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Zimbabwe

From what I have been reading for serious long use the scrapivore is very uncomfortable on the hand.

Trust me if I could find a Swamp Warden I would no hesitation buy it, but alas, I cannot.

It's looking like I am just going to buy an ESEE Izula and get some bright colored Para cord and wrap it.

However I'm still taking suggestions.

~Zim

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...0370-TOPS-Tibo

**M4J0R T0M** · 08-02-2012, 10:45 AM

I just got a small Boker, can't remember the model, but it's a great little knife for only $30.

**Magnaminous_G** · 08-02-2012, 11:41 AM

Several custom makers here offer "tin knives" with kydex sheaths that make excellent neck knives in high quality carbon steels. Mark Wohlwend and JK spring to mind. Both of their offerings are less than $50, I believe.

**MACHAVEN** · 08-02-2012, 12:09 PM

Look at the Blackjack necker. $59 Made of 154 cm by Bark River knives.

**HAYD3NCM** · 08-02-2012, 12:11 PM

The boker gnome is a really great neck knife

**CL01** · 08-02-2012, 01:26 PM

It's more at the upper end of your budget & the tip is more robust, but the Tops Shango isn't bad. I believe it's about the same size as the Tibo (6 1/2" OAL), but is in 440C & has a notch at the end of the handle (Scraping a firesteel or something along those lines).

I wish the steel was better, but I really like CRKT's Folts Minimalists neck knives, too. I believe they now come in a Bowie & Tanto blade shape.

**bdmicarta** · 08-02-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Grease

Yep, most neck knives are by nature too small to be comfortable. They aren't designed for heavy longterm use. They're just the handy blade that hangs right in reach when you need it for lesser tasks. I've been wearing one for a while and literally all I use it for is utility blade work.

I think this is because of the typical size used for neck knives plus the skeletonized handles. There are various models available that have handle scales, and you can add scales to the Beckers and such. I've also noticed that TOPS has a lot of models with scales, plus if comfort is an issue TOPS has enough different models that you can find one with just enough handle length to work for your hands. This would be a compromise to the size and weight that work best for neck knives but might fit your uses better.