Hi guys my first post here in a long time. I have been looking on the site for a while and learned a lot so I wanted to join in. I ordered two neck knives because who doesn't need more knives haha I wanted to have them to wear when fishing and not wanting to get anything in my pocket wet if wading around the water. I also get tired of getting bait and crap in my folder knives so a small fixed blade works great.
On to the knives, first is my Izula. This was my first paracord knife wrap so its a little loose and could be better. I used neon green cord and a Strider 360 wrap pattern.
I wanted to make it more secure incase it ever came loose in the sheath, which I don't think it will the sheath is a great fit but still I wanted to see if I could rig one. You can see the cord wraps over top over where the blade pulls out then through the back and goes up to the string with the knot at the end.
If the knife did come loose from the sheath it would catch on this cord like below. There is enough friction tension on the paracord from being forced together through there that it does not slip.
Below you can see if I pull that loop loose before taking the knife out I can slip it down over the edge and out of the way of deploying the knife out. This does slow down getting the knife out because you have to pull the secure loose but it can be done one handed and if it saves this awesome knife from falling in the water I will be very happy.
Next is the Columbia River Knife and Tool 2385 Folts Minimalist. I love this little knife it feels great in hand and I look forward to cutting up some bait with it. Price was right at just under $25. I ended up going with a very simple secure on this. It fits nice under the shirt and now I feel comfortable wearing it. The sheath was nice but not as solid as the Izula.
The back you can see just tied simple over hand knots and melted them down. I pulled the blade out and you can see how it catches on the bottom of the blade.
Unclipped and out with my photon 2 clipped on the chain
I really like this knife and how secure it stays in there. It is lightweight and comfortable to wear for a day of fishing. At first I really tried to come up with a fancy way to use the clip but this ended up working well. I am sorry for the pics I took them all with my iPhone tonight which is the best camera I have so looks like Ill have research one now.
Thanks for reading my post and I hope you guys enjoyed. Let me know what you think of my safeties and post up any that you have made. Thanks
On to the knives, first is my Izula. This was my first paracord knife wrap so its a little loose and could be better. I used neon green cord and a Strider 360 wrap pattern.
I wanted to make it more secure incase it ever came loose in the sheath, which I don't think it will the sheath is a great fit but still I wanted to see if I could rig one. You can see the cord wraps over top over where the blade pulls out then through the back and goes up to the string with the knot at the end.
If the knife did come loose from the sheath it would catch on this cord like below. There is enough friction tension on the paracord from being forced together through there that it does not slip.
Below you can see if I pull that loop loose before taking the knife out I can slip it down over the edge and out of the way of deploying the knife out. This does slow down getting the knife out because you have to pull the secure loose but it can be done one handed and if it saves this awesome knife from falling in the water I will be very happy.
Next is the Columbia River Knife and Tool 2385 Folts Minimalist. I love this little knife it feels great in hand and I look forward to cutting up some bait with it. Price was right at just under $25. I ended up going with a very simple secure on this. It fits nice under the shirt and now I feel comfortable wearing it. The sheath was nice but not as solid as the Izula.
The back you can see just tied simple over hand knots and melted them down. I pulled the blade out and you can see how it catches on the bottom of the blade.
Unclipped and out with my photon 2 clipped on the chain
I really like this knife and how secure it stays in there. It is lightweight and comfortable to wear for a day of fishing. At first I really tried to come up with a fancy way to use the clip but this ended up working well. I am sorry for the pics I took them all with my iPhone tonight which is the best camera I have so looks like Ill have research one now.
Thanks for reading my post and I hope you guys enjoyed. Let me know what you think of my safeties and post up any that you have made. Thanks
