Can someone recommend a good neck knife?

I've owned quite a few neck knives, the best one was the Perrin Concepts Neck Bowie. The Boker Todd Begg Kiridashi is pretty decent too. The original Begg Kiridashi is scary sharp with a zero grind chisel edge and another favorite of mine, but it is also close to $200.
 
ESEE Izula is a great starting point to help you figure out if a Necker is for you. Not too expensive, very versatile and a great warranty. I've carried mine for many months.

My GO TO EDC necker is my Murray Carter though. That thing is a better cutter and slicer than any knife I've used...

Here they are side by side...

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As far as the argument on whether neck knives are a practical carry method or not, I will never EDC a fixed blade any other way. There are a few things to keep in mind...

You want the cord or chain that you use to be just big enough to get around your head. This helps it stay high and tight, and prevents a lot of the swinging that other people complain about with neckers.

Also, if you are in a situation where it is acceptable to wear the knife on the outside of your clothing, such as when hunting or fishing or around the house or even at work depending on what you do, then I firmly believe it's the fastest way that you can deploy a knife. As soon as you get your hand around the handle, the knife is ready to use with a quick tug. Even when it's under your clothing, it only takes a little practice to develop the muscle memory to retrieve the knife and deploy it quickly. It can be done very fast.

Also, with a belt knife or a pocket knife, if you lose your pants, you lose your knife. Not the case with a necker. If you are wearing a shorts with no pockets and no belt loops, still not a problem for a necker. If you need to change quickly, your necker can stay with you no problem. Don't have to transfer stuff from your pants.

There are many reasons I love it, and most people that don't like don't give it enough of a chance to become part of their EDC rotation.
 
jgon said:
ESEE Izula is a great starting point to help you figure out if a Necker is for you. Not too expensive, very versatile and a great warranty. I've carried mine for many months.

My GO TO EDC necker is my Murray Carter though. That thing is a better cutter and slicer than any knife I've used...

Here they are side by side...

DSCN1313.jpg


As far as the argument on whether neck knives are a practical carry method or not, I will never EDC a fixed blade any other way. There are a few things to keep in mind...

You want the cord or chain that you use to be just big enough to get around your head. This helps it stay high and tight, and prevents a lot of the swinging that other people complain about with neckers.

Also, if you are in a situation where it is acceptable to wear the knife on the outside of your clothing, such as when hunting or fishing or around the house or even at work depending on what you do, then I firmly believe it's the fastest way that you can deploy a knife. As soon as you get your hand around the handle, the knife is ready to use with a quick tug. Even when it's under your clothing, it only takes a little practice to develop the muscle memory to retrieve the knife and deploy it quickly. It can be done very fast.

Also, with a belt knife or a pocket knife, if you lose your pants, you lose your knife. Not the case with a necker. If you are wearing a shorts with no pockets and no belt loops, still not a problem for a necker. If you need to change quickly, your necker can stay with you no problem. Don't have to transfer stuff from your pants.

There are many reasons I love it, and most people that don't like don't give it enough of a chance to become part of their EDC rotation.
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Well, like I was pointing out, I don't think that the shirt presents a hindrance to speed of deployment, but rather the ease of deployment. A little bit of force from your shirt and a couple more inches of travel isn't really going to be any slower, but it may be more cumbersome for some until they practice--and even then, what if they're wearing a different tshirt, or they get wet? Lots of things that can present difficulty with that.

I hear you about losing your knife with your pants, and not having belt loops. I usually don't wear pants with belt loops, so I started carrying belt sheaths on a piece of paracord tied around my waist. So I don't really need to worry about that, but I'm not sure everyone else is cool with tying a piece of cord on their waist under their pants. Can be kind of difficult to open carry like that too because you have to pull the cord up out of your pants a little, and if you're wearing jeans that can become a bit stiff and uncomfortable.
 
One thing I don't recommend is sleeping wearing your necker. I was quite inebriated one night and fell asleep wearing my Benchmade Activator. Surprisingly, and very luckily, it didn't separate itself from the kydex sheath I made for it. :eek:
 
I love the design of this knife. It's the Enyo by Spartan Blades. Been on my list for a while now just haven't pulled the trigger yet.

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Splat said:
One thing I don't recommend is sleeping wearing your necker. I was quite inebriated one night and fell asleep wearing my Benchmade Activator. Surprisingly, and very luckily, it didn't separate itself from the kydex sheath I made for it. :eek:
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Usually when I nap with my Izula on, it eventually ends up swinging over into my armpit. Doesn't really pose a problem but I toss and turn to much to sleep overnight with it, I'd probably snap the ball chain.
 
hoopster said:
Usually when I nap with my Izula on, it eventually ends up swinging over into my armpit. Doesn't really pose a problem but I toss and turn to much to sleep overnight with it, I'd probably snap the ball chain.
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I found a BLUNTTRUTH video that addresses the whole ball & chain versus paracord necklace for neck knives. I pocket carry but for those who neck carry this is the way I'd go for peace of mind. Very ingenious. :)

[YouTube]Bl271ngGMf8[/YouTube]
 
cziv said:
I found a BLUNTTRUTH video that addresses the whole ball & chain versus paracord necklace for neck knives. I pocket carry but for those who neck carry this is the way I'd go for peace of mind. Very ingenious. :)

[YouTube]Bl271ngGMf8[/YouTube]
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I use the outer sheath of the paracord with the ballchain INSIDE of the paracord.

Keeps the chain from plucking hairs and gives you the look that you want with whatever P-Cord that you choose.

Cut the P-Cord 1/2" longer than the chain ... tie a big needle to the chain with thread and pull it through the P-Cord casing.

You end up with a clean looking P-Cord break away!
 
Sargent 666 said:
I use the outer sheath of the paracord with the ballchain INSIDE of the paracord.

Keeps the chain from plucking hairs and gives you the look that you want with whatever P-Cord that you choose.

Cut the P-Cord 1/2" longer than the chain ... tie a big needle to the chain with thread and pull it through the P-Cord casing.

You end up with a clean looking P-Cord break away!
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Sounds like a plan! :thumbup:
 
cziv said:
I found a BLUNTTRUTH video that addresses the whole ball & chain versus paracord necklace for neck knives. I pocket carry but for those who neck carry this is the way I'd go for peace of mind. Very ingenious. :)

[YouTube]Bl271ngGMf8[/YouTube]
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I personally find the paracord abrades my skin whereas the ball chain is smooth as ball bearings. :D Ball chain also doesn't accumulate sweat, sunscreen and grime as much as paracord.
Seems like a lot of people like to wear paracord though. :confused: I guess to each his own.
 
hoopster said:
I personally find the paracord abrades my skin whereas the ball chain is smooth as ball bearings. :D Ball chain also doesn't accumulate sweat, sunscreen and grime as much as paracord.
Seems like a lot of people like to wear paracord though. :confused: I guess to each his own.
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The pme in the video is leather. Leather makes a nice soft necklace after a week or so of break-in time. Whatever works for you but I don't agree with paracord necklaces unless there's a break away system in place. :)
 
Splat said:
Man, thank you for this link! This guy's got some wicked knives! Beautiful! He's gonna get some of my $ soon. Thanks again! :thumbup::thumbup:
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Pleasure, only recently became aware of him myself. But looks like good quality.
 
On my neckers I use the outer casing of paracord. I secure it with heat shrink tubing, usually doubling up two 1"-long pieces over the ends of the paracord. Only one time, my very first one, has this setup broken. With this setup you don't have to worry about strangulation because the tubing will break under duress, but not during daily wear. I had tried ballchain inside the paracord but found it wasn't needed with my current setup.
 
Splat said:
On my neckers I use the outer casing of paracord. I secure it with heat shrink tubing, usually doubling up two 1"-long pieces over the ends of the paracord. Only one time, my very first one, has this setup broken. With this setup you don't have to worry about strangulation because the tubing will break under duress, but not during daily wear. I had tried ballchain inside the paracord but found it wasn't needed with my current setup.
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Man that's a great method Splat! Me being an old biker and run a mile of shrink tube over wiring and never thought of it! :thumbup: :D
 
I wore a CRKT Minimalist for a long time and was happy with it. Blades a bit stubby if you want it for SD, though the wharncliffe blade bites nicely...

I have an Izula and am very happy with it.

Also, haven't seen the Cold Steel Mini-Tac line mentioned yet.
I've never handled one but they look nice.
 
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