Recommendation? First Neck Knife

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I don’t do the neck knives thing, but since it’s what your looking for, I recommend the Bradford G Necker. If your willing to increase your budget, Murray Carters lineup is definitely worth a look.
 
Condor Fidelis is a good option extremley light, has a good grip and is easy to sharpen. My friend has it and I want one too because he's happy with it. It's also inexpensive.

Boker GoBag would be nice but it's sheath wasn't perfect.
 
Of the knives in your list, I only have the Izula and I can easily recommend it. I have the 1095 Izula. The handle was a tad small but that was easily remedied by paracord wrap. The knife was sharp out of the box, and the stock sheath isn’t too bad either. It strikes the sweet spot between retention and ease of unsheathing. Also, ESEE has one of the best warranties in the knife industry. You break it, they’ll replace it.

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If there’s a stainless Izula II, I’d suggest going for that instead. The Izula II has a slightly longer handle, by half an inch I think. This will vastly improve grip comfort without adding a lot to knife footprint.
 
I never got the neck knife thing so I stick with sheathed fixed blades or, more commonly, a pocket clip folder. No one has ever satisfactorily explained to me why I'd want to wear a knife around my neck.
 
You also have the Esse Candiru which is a little smaller although I've never handled one. It looks like it would make a nice neck knife.
 
Every person will have their own answer and reasons for them! I'd suggest pick what you like. One.of my favorites is this set up! Bastinelli piccolo mako and added an Ulti-clip along with a ballchain!!!IMG_20200222_110440.jpg IMG_20200222_110419.jpg
 
Is the KaBar Remora (BK13?) made in the states now? I had one that came with my BK9, but I think it was made overseas.
It would be a cheap way to decide if you like the neck carry.

Southern Grind made a couple smaller neck knives to consider if you decide to spend a little more $$
 
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IF you simply want something to carry around, perhaps under your shirt, that you never have to take off, I'd go with a Spyderco ARK. It is rust proof.
I hate carrying neck knives, personally. I chipped a tooth while running with one on my neck.
 
For those who don’t like to wear neck knives. Try it with a longer cord and position it under your arm. Doesn’t bounce as much and can’t strangle you.

If using paracord melt the two ends and press them together. It will break apart.
 
There’s a neck knife made by Kizylar Supreme (sp?)that doesn’t get much attention...I believe it’s called the Amigo. Might be worth looking at.
 
I do the neck knives thing and from my experience these tick all the boxes. Not only fully functional but come also with reliable and secure sheathes...
Russel Sting 3B (I've been carrying it as a necker and in waistband, it's a winner) :
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And the Cold Steel Secret Edge :
The top one :
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I prefer stainless because I wear them next to my skin on a stainless ball chain and Kydex sheath.
These are light, thin and fill the hand well, I own and use all 3 of these and can highly recommend them.
-Fred Perrin neck Bowie, second from the bottom in herisson's picture above.
-White River Backpacker
-Rainier Knives Fastpak
 
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I really like the Fred Perrin knives. But the design of the sheath is a total miss on both. There is no way a sharp heel can hold the knife in a Kydex sheath for some decent time. I carried both (bottom two) for some time : the Kydex was quite quickly eaten away and the knife got loose. Not good.
 
Noted wilderness instructor Mors Kochanski (RIP) recommended neck carry, but I find carrying a fixed blade in a backpack or pocket more convenient. Waist straps make belt carry about impossible, and I'd rather have my knife safely stowed in the pack where it's still accessible.
 
If your wanting something small and light you might want to check out a Fallkniven Wm1 also. I believe I seen one on the ex for sale not long ago and it was well below a hundred bucks.
 
Wearing a neck knife is like wearing a necklace with a big massive pendant. However small or thin the knife, it's still going to be enormous in that context. So long as that's okay, you'll be fine. Another consideration is that using a knife without scales may not be comfortable, depending on the task.

The real benefit in "neck knives" for me is that it can act as a convenient search term when looking for small EDC fixed blades. I have a couple of "neck knives" that I've fitted with clips for belt carry. They are convenient and discrete when my pockets are otherwise occupied. My favorite EDC fixed blade is the Real Steel Receptor. It's marketed as a neck knife but it's absurdly large for the category. However, it's an excellently compact belt knife that's nicely balanced for a lot of tasks.
 
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Wearing a neck knife is like wearing a necklace with a big massive pendant. However small or thin the knife, it's still going to be enormous in that context.
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No, it's not. My experience is exactly the opposite of your opinion. There are many knives that can be carried comfortably as neckers. I have been doing so for years, every day. And I don't have a bull's neck, by far.
 
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No, it's not. My experience is exactly the opposite of your opinion. There are many knives that can be carried comfortably as neckers. I have been doing so for years, every day. And I don't have a bull's neck, by far.
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People are different and can have different levels of comfort with things. For someone who hasn't tried a neck knife, I find that necklaces are the closest point of reference. Some people will try it and like it. Some people will be able to accommodate more or less. Some people may be able to warm up or get used to different neck knives. My own trials and experiences keep me using my belt.
 
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