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best neck knives?
- Thread starter shootist16
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The Rekat Utility Fang is very simply one of the finest blades for the money extant. The exceptional Birdsong Black Ti coating would cost you about 10 dollars per blade alone.(Partly reason for Bob Taylor dropping the line) The kydex sheath was wonderfully crafted, and the blade beautifully ground.
It came with a ball chain, extra paracord, and belt clip attachment. I presented it to my Dad on Father's Day.(I loved it so much, I'll have to get another.(Thanks Bill McWilliams and Titan) The knife was so comfortable hanging on its chain, that my Father said he hardly noticed it after it warmed up to body temperature. I believe the radiused edges and coating added to its almost Non_Print factor by permitting fabric to effortlessly slide around the knife. He fell asleep with it on.
Rekat and Bob Taylor will hopefully reconsider dropping the Rekat Fang Utility Neck knife. An ats-34,Black T version with accessories, should always be in their line at any price. Finding one still available for between 40 and 50 bucks is one of knifedoms greatest buys.
Stay safe and all the best, Phil <-----<
It came with a ball chain, extra paracord, and belt clip attachment. I presented it to my Dad on Father's Day.(I loved it so much, I'll have to get another.(Thanks Bill McWilliams and Titan) The knife was so comfortable hanging on its chain, that my Father said he hardly noticed it after it warmed up to body temperature. I believe the radiused edges and coating added to its almost Non_Print factor by permitting fabric to effortlessly slide around the knife. He fell asleep with it on.
Rekat and Bob Taylor will hopefully reconsider dropping the Rekat Fang Utility Neck knife. An ats-34,Black T version with accessories, should always be in their line at any price. Finding one still available for between 40 and 50 bucks is one of knifedoms greatest buys.
Stay safe and all the best, Phil <-----<
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It is no secret that I am a big fan of Fred Perrin's neck knives, I own three of that ilk. (Two "griffes" and a "subway bowie". I own other Perrin creations not designed for that particular role.)
While visiting Fred in France recently, I gave Fred my own unused REKAT Utility Fang as a gift. While well made, (sheath, blade, coating etc.), I never felt it was particularly secure in the hand due to the small finger choil and the "black-t" coating.
Since my intended use for such a blade was primarily in a "concealed" mode, this left my handle wrapping options somewhat limited. Still, I liked the heft of the blade, and the edge once I had touched it up a bit.
I must say that after presenting it to Fred he did a marvelous job of cord wrapping the handle which transformed this otherwise less than satisfactory "grip" into a pure combat monster. (It was no longer as concealable in South Florida attire, however.)
For pure concealment, security and utility for whatever task, I'll recommend the Perrin knives above all others I have seen or handled.
Blues
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Live Free or Die
While visiting Fred in France recently, I gave Fred my own unused REKAT Utility Fang as a gift. While well made, (sheath, blade, coating etc.), I never felt it was particularly secure in the hand due to the small finger choil and the "black-t" coating.
Since my intended use for such a blade was primarily in a "concealed" mode, this left my handle wrapping options somewhat limited. Still, I liked the heft of the blade, and the edge once I had touched it up a bit.
I must say that after presenting it to Fred he did a marvelous job of cord wrapping the handle which transformed this otherwise less than satisfactory "grip" into a pure combat monster. (It was no longer as concealable in South Florida attire, however.)
For pure concealment, security and utility for whatever task, I'll recommend the Perrin knives above all others I have seen or handled.
Blues
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Neck knives are beautiful, useful little knives. I own a couple. The nice ones (IMHO) are Nealy (any kind). Small, light and concealable. Hey Clintonsucks the knife I think you are talking about (on ebay) is the RJ Martin "Combat Neck Knife", small and thin, its sheath is an aluminum arrow shaft. Check out Martin's site at www.martinsite.com...neck knives. Great stuff!