Bud Nealy knives

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Anyone with experience with his knives? Especially the Kwaito? And the MCS carry system? Thanks.
 
raven--

Nealy's are great. MCS is versatile and the knives are slender (in thickness) as all hell. Carried my old-school Pesh-Kabz for something like 2 years, just disappears carried IWB.

SGT Fitts
 
I think I'm the only one who doesn't like the MCS system. It just didn't work for me. I had a Kinzhal classic. Very nicely ground and sharp as hell.

Paul
 
Well, I will tell you why I keep pushing back getting one. A. The knives are very flat and very light, so I wonder just how much they can take before they snap if it came to it. B. Some like the Y2K do not have symmetrical V grinds, so would be hard to sharpen possibly. Though I would never really use them as utility cutters anyway. C. Most of the knives have no or very little guard and yet are similar to a dagger in style. But I could live with that. D. His sheath has multiple carry options, but the ones I would use are only IWB and pocket carry, and other neck type sheaths do that well also. E. I don't know that I want magnets around me. With all the electronic gear today, and sensors etc., I wonder if this could cause a problem. I also don't know if I trust them for retention, but assume if it did not work I would have heard about it already. Price is not cheap either, but its great work.

I was close a couple weeks ago, but bought a Dozier Arkansas toothpick with IWB sheath, which when combined with para cord, makes for great carry in the waist band, or just pocket carry in jeans. The sheath has an area you press and push to release the knife if its in your pocket. Its also 3.5 inches of pointy D-2 sharpened on both sides if you wish. A little bit heavier, but you are not going to snap it very easy. Also the handle is such a design that I do not worry about slipping forward. Its very compact as well. Same category size wise as many of the Nealy knives but a few ounces heavier. About 70 dollars less money too. The Dozier is too heavy for neck carry or hanging on the inside of suit jacket pocket. But then again its a real worker day to day if need be. That said the Nealy model that really floats my boat and I might get in the near future is the Wortac. Very nice package, and the handle does not leave me wondering about slipping onto the blade.
 
As always I learn something new every day on this forum. Its doubly valuable to me since I have to do everything over the net and can't handle the products before hand. If I could handle product before buying I never would have bought the Gerber Applegate-Fairbairn. Live and learn.
I had no idea the MCS was magnetic. Duh, I guess that explains the "M" in "MCS". I don't know if that will affect my decision but its another piece of the puzzle. I had been considering the Wortac also and I also have another option with the Dozier. Thanks guys!
 
I have one custom Nealy: a large Pesh Kabz, Meier damascus and wood scales with engraved bolster. The Meier blade is 52100 core with stainless damascas laminate. Excellent and beautiful stuff. The knife is the thinnest, lightest and best carry for a small but still useful knife that I have, especially with the superb MCS system. Perhaps too thin for fancy wood scales, but that's another story. A more utilitarian handle would be just about perfect. It cuts very, very well. I can't say how much serious abuse it would take, though, because mine is a fighter and not a utility and, having only one, I have babied it. Nonetheless, very highly recommended IMHO.

PS: The "M" is MCS is "multiple", not "magnetic". He calls the magnets "rare earths": they work, but the kydex is so well executed you probably don't need them.
 
Well there you go, still learning. Nealy's website is still under construction. I can't wait till its ready so I can see examples of the knives as they're not pictured all that often in magazines (of which I've only found two here in Kuwait, a Tactical Knives and a Knives Illustrated). I have to grab whatever the PX might have. Thanks again.
 
A couple quick points. At least some of the Nealy knives can be viewed at Bladeart.com and Knifeart.com web sites, that should give you an idea of what he makes if not all inclusive.

I am pretty sure that the knives would not snap that easy. I just meant to say that they are thin, but they probably maintain a lot of strength if the blade is thin at the edge and thicker at the spine, so do not let that bother you. As for being a fighter etc., sure, but an emergency tool might have to perform all kinds of tasks so strength to is important.

Also if Mr. Nealy's knives are not covert enough, you might checkout the blade rigger forum under Makers/Mfgs section of this site. Find their site as they make all kinds of little cool knives with urban camouflage. Workmanship is first rate I have heard, but prices are not for the faint of heart.
 
James Piorek [JSP] does tremendous work, no question, but they are very expensive to be sure- especially the custom line.
Another option is Al Polkowski whose work is also superb for tactical carry, but his work is actually underpriced, IMHO. The best source for Al's work probably is Les Robertson, including some exclusive 440V pieces. The Scorpion is one of the best tactical knives I've seen, period, and his sheaths are also first rate. The CQ, and Companion, and several other models are great. These are thicker and larger than Bud's but also quite flat and great to carry. I doubt you could break 'em.
 
I have a Nealy Aikuchi with a 3 1/2" blade, and it is great! I LOVE the Carry system. I'm carrying mine clipped to the inside pocket of my jacket right now.

I wouldn't worry about breaking the blade, ever. Nice and thick all the way down the spine. The ATS-34 is very nicely ground, and sharp. Holds that edge VERY well.

The handle could be a problem without any guard, but the G-10 on mine is pretty grippy. Stabbing would not be recommended, though.

The sheath itself has great retention. Those magnets really hold it. Funny, my blade has picked up some magentic properties from being drawn through the magnetic field so often. The magnetism shouldn't be a problem for electronic devices, but make sure to keep it away from your wallet, i.e. carry in different pockets.

Here's bladearts page. They have quite a selection to choose from, and are great to deal with.bladeart.com

Sad to say, I might actually want to have the Dozier Arkansas toothpick instead. Mainly because I prefer the modified drop/saber point, rather than the tanto.

Good luck,
DD
 
Originally posted by ravenQ8
Well there you go, still learning. Nealy's website is still under construction. I can't wait till its ready so I can see examples of the knives as they're not pictured all that often in magazines (of which I've only found two here in Kuwait, a Tactical Knives and a Knives Illustrated). I have to grab whatever the PX might have. Thanks again.
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Usually a good selection here: http://www.knifeart.com/budnealy.html
 
Like Daniel, I have a small Aikuchi. Mine in Meier Damascus and Neoprene. I also had my "system" set up for carry in inside pocket of my sport coat. No guard, but again, and as mentioned, a neoprene grip (or G10) is very tacky.

Very nice knife - Guess that's why I still have it.:)
 
I just traded My Nealy Aikuchi with another forumite. When I decided to go from the Gen1 fully conceptual fighters to the Gen2 concelament carry knives I got it so I could learn from the work of the maker who is considered the standard in this field, and it served me well to learn what I wanted and what I did not want in mine. Overall, an excellent knife fit to the purpose but fit and finish are not particularly fantastic. Pricewise, they are ok and the sheath system is very versatile.
Regardless of usefullness, Nealy knives have already become sort of a classic already.
 
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