Fixed blade/neck knife for canoeing and other wet environments

[JG Custom Metal Works]

I do a lot of canoeing and have been using the hell out of my Izula II but it's really not optimal for being constantly in contact with water. It's too bad because it's the perfect blade shape and handle design for what I'm doing. I'm a newish knife maker and have some 154cm and 440c on order to make some of my own. I will probably just make something very similar to the Izula II only in stainless.

I wouldn't mind getting a nice production model though. I was looking at the Benchmade Snody Activator 210(iirc) and it looked to fit the bill okay. Anyone have any other ideas of other models I could look at? Blade length of 2.5in aprox and overall of 6in aprox. I prefer to have a decent handle on it if possible.

 

[mtangent]

Try this search http://www2.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?ttl=neck knives&srch=eqwwwcat_2datarq=neck
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I have a BRKT Bravo necker in SS. It is very nice, scales are optional. When I get around to it, I shall grind the sharp corner off the back of the handle.

I can't recommend the Buck Hartsook: handle is too small.

I am currently tempted by this one http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/WT...lade-desert-camo-paracord-handle-kydex-sheath

 

[fishface5]

I used a cammillus edc on a kayak trip. Nice because light, you don't want heavy bouncing on your chest for days.

 

[Pachwenko]

Spyderco Enuff sheepsfoot salt, I wish they made it in a design i liked but if you dont mind the looks of it go for it. I only hear good thinks about h1, especially with serrations. Happy hunting

 

[Blades&Bullets]

Have you looked into diving knives?
I don't have a specific model in mind, but sounds like a one of them would probably fit the bill since they are made for use in the water.

 

[mtangent]

Most dive knives are big & junky. They tend to be designed for prying, hence not so good at being a knife.

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

I'm thinking dive knives might be too clunky.

I've looked at the BRKT and they are very appealing. I have been looking at the necker I. I'm just a little worried about the retention the sheath has.

The White River knife above looks real nice as well. It's a little on the large side though and I wish it had a micarta handle.

The CRKT minimalist with bowie style blade has caught my eye a bit. They're super cheap and, while they don't look to have a very substantial handle, people say they feel real solid.

 

[OutdoorsFamilyMan4]

The minimalists are ok. For that price I'd recommend a Buck Packlite.....or for a little bit more money and almost exactly what you are looking for.....a Becker BK24 Eskabar (izula handle, becker necker blade) in D2 steel

 

[Maverick299]

I carry a CRKT Minamalist with the tanto tip and the deep belly in the blade while kayaking. I figure if I ever actually need it, it will be because I capsized and got tangled in something, that is why I want the deep belly on the blade for cutting rope or fishing line.

I carry a different knife for camp use, the CRKT is my emergency knife.

I also have a Spyderco Tasman salt, but the CRKT deploys faster by hanging around your neck and would be tougher to lose in a rollover situation.

 

[Akcir]

Bradford Guardian 3. It may be a little longer than you want, but it has M390 steel, and is a good value at around $159.

 

[amg137]

I'd probably go with one of the Spyderco Salt models (like the Enuff) if possible, but another option that nobody's mentioned is the Spartan Enyo. It's a bit expensive ($150) and a little more "tactical" than might be ideal for your intended use, but it's in S35VN steel. Great edge retention, toughness, fairly easy to sharpen, and extremely corrosion resistant - though it's not immune to corrosion like H1.

Again, the Enyo wouldn't be my first choice for this application, but it's another option to consider.

 

[jprime84]

Didnt they make a stainless izula at one point?

 

[jmclfrsh]

Everyone is still waiting for it to arrive

 

[chopchop]

I've had good success with stainless moras and these stainless ahti finman (pic from ragweedforge.com). I tend to favor easily replaceable gear when I'm on the water.

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

I've had good success with stainless moras and these stainless ahti finman (pic from ragweedforge.com). I tend to favor easily replaceable gear when I'm on the water.

Oh that thing is sweet. I'm definitely gonna snag one of those.

 

[n7titan]

I tend to favor easily replaceable gear when I'm on the water.

Yeah no kidding, anything that goes in the drink is lost. Even floating items are hard to spot if you lose constant sight.

 

[n7titan]

*Double Post*

 

[Surfingringo]

Dacron cord around your neck. Tie a tiny loop in it (just big enough for a clip to slide through) and hang any of the spyderco salts from it. I'm on the ocean in my kayak 6-7 days a week and always have a small salt on the neck cord. Gets used everyday and works great! Here's a couple of pics showing the dragonfly but these days it's usually a Tasman salt hanging there. There are rumors that they may do a Swick model in h1. We will see.

 

[jfk1110]

Check out the timberline/Fellhoelter collaboration ECS on blade hq. This guy worked doing river rafting and developed this knife specifically for it. Good luck

 

[jfk1110]

There is a video on YouTube that shows u everything, only problem is no English but check it out shows u just how good a set up it is. Search stockholder ecs and you'll see it. Also there are three blade styles. Spear, drop and tanto and two or three different blade lengths. Good luck.