Has anyone ever tried to EDC a neck knife like this?

steve-in-kville

steve-in-kville

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I work in a warehouse. I wear a button up uniform shirt and a T-shirt underneath. Has anyone consistently carried a neck knife under a button up shirt day in and day out? I'd use the knife for heavier cutting (that's my cover if I get questioned) but it would be for obvious "other" purposes as they may arise.

For the record, I'm looking at one of CRK&T's neck knives.
 
While I personally don't wear button-up shirts at work (yet), my slightly younger brother certainly does at all his jobs, and he EDCs a little fixed blade in a shoulder-holster carry under one arm, his button-up shirt actually has some hidden snaps instead of the lower buttons so he gets quick access to it. I think the shoulder holster way of carrying a knife is the least intrusive way to carry a knife, as it isn't rubbing your neck all day, and often hides the knife under your shirt a lot better than if it was on the front of your chest, plus there's no visible neck strap to be seen by others.
 
I have tried neck knife and buttons. Sooner or later, the knife works it's way out through the holes between two of the buttons, and I ended up feeling like a milder version of having a hole in my pants. :o

I would recommend a shoulder holster rig, similar to what you've seen old-school detectives keep a gun in. They have them for knives, as well. It has two straps, allowing the knife to hang down beside your armpit. With a little careful positioning, you can reach through between the buttons, grab your knife, and deploy it. Getting it sheathed cleanly will require a little more practice.

Edit: KingMc ninja'ed me! Well played, sir.
 
You can carry one under a button shirt but you won't use it regularly for long. :) Under a T-shirt too? Forgedaboudit.....
 
One way to improve the shoulder holster idea: get some of those buttons made for people with limited use of their hands. They button through the hole but have velcro on the back and a patch that goes where the original button used to be. Looks buttoned but easy to get into and out of.

A more stable idea than the shoulder holster or simple neck carry (both tend to swing, and the neck carry does it far worse) is a chest holster as done by Robert Humelbaugh at Survival Sheaths. Another alternative is a pocket sheath such as the KSF models, the AG Russell Woodswalker, or adding a pocket clip to the existing sheath.

As to your knife choice, the CRKT Minimalist is ergonomic, lightweight, with a remarkably good sheath (most factory sheaths I've tried suck) and inexpensive, so it's good for defensive use if the knife rots in an evidence locker or a sewer. Its poor heat treat--common across all CRKT models--makes it a lousy choice for utility. Regardless of manufacturer, if the knife is intended for defense, it's better if that's all it's used for, because who needs a dull knife when a sharp one will work better to save your life?

Consider the Spyderco ARK. It's a remarkable bargain for what you're getting--lightweight, ergonomic, and absolutely rust-proof, which is damn handy for against-the-body carry. If I had to lose it I'd be upset, but a $55-65 knife is something I'd pay to replace with the same thing.
 
I carry a Cold Steel Scimitar Spike, and I've found that if I want to keep it in place I can either put it over under my arm, or use some dog tag chain going around my chest, in addition to the regular chain to help keep it in place.
 
The obvious question here everyone is ignoring is whether or not your employer forbids neck knives, or outside knives completely. I know many warehouse/home improvement stores I worked at while completing my undergraduate degree forced me to use shitty "safety box cutters". If that isn't the case, I would go for one of the Cold Steel neck knives (Tokyo, Tanto, Bowie, or drop point), because they are relatively inexpensive and designed with neck-carry in mind.

The only CRKT neck knife you should ever consider is the Obake, nothing else.
 
im afraid of wearing a knife around my neck, i dont want to impale myself if it came came loose. if i buy a neck knife, its only so i can carry it in my pocket or on my belt.
 
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