Neck / psk knives??

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thedoodabides91

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hey guys

i am looking to incorporate a fixed blade knife into my edc

i have narrowed it down to the following

Bark River PSK
Bark River Bravo Necker
ESEE Izula
ScrapYard Scrapivor

which would you reccomend and why??
 
I have experience with the Izula and the Bravo necker. Based on that experience I would recomend the bravo necker. Like all BRKTs in my experience, it cuts like a demon, much better than the izula. Its easy to sharpen and very corrosion resistant and imho the convex grind cannot be beaten. The only flaw is sheath rattles, I havent lost my knife even wearing it on my neck while playing volleyball. Most of the time when i carry it, I have it set up for crossdraw on a paracord rig I set up for it.
 
If corrosion resistance was at the top of my requirement list, I would shy away from the Scrapivore and Izula because those steels rust very easily if they're not maintained. If it's a non-issue, I would go for the Scrapivore. I'm thinking about EDCing one of those when I get the money. :)
 
Of those, I only own the PSK, in 154CM. It's thicker than the standard version, a bit heavier, but sweet. It's small, you'll only get 3 fingers on it, but it cuts like a scalpel.
The Isula is larger, but like my Eskabar, I can't really get all 4 fingers on it as well. Compared to the Eskabar, I'd rather carry the lighter PSK on my neck.
So, maybe it depends on what tasks you need this knife niche to tackle. My PSK is usually for smaller jobs, and as a back up to a larger fixed blade.
Make sure to look at their Essential EDC, it's in CPM M4, pricy, but looks sweet, and I bet it will stay sharp for a long time.

In this pic, you can see the Eskabar and my PSK. A size comparison is nice to see sometimes.
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I own all those blade but you will seldom find me without my PSK. The bravo rides better in my pocket.
Scott
 
I'm not going to be able to give you much insight, but I've literally never heard a bad review of any on your list, so honestly if I were you I'd just go with the one I liked the look of most
 
EK20 said:
Izula is what I'd recommend. Greatest small knife out there.
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Nah, Izula 2 is the best small knife out there. :D This is what I recomend though I haven't had experience with the Barkie or Scrapy. I just think the half inch more in the handle makes a WORLD of difference and I have medium sized hands.
markseventwo said:
I'm not going to be able to give you much insight, but I've literally never heard a bad review of any on your list, so honestly if I were you I'd just go with the one I liked the look of most
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Very true. I don't think there's a bad knife in there.
 
Since I got an after market sheath for my BK14 Eskabar, I'm digging it andcame in a hair under getting an Izula,cost wise but if I did an Izula it'd be the Izula 2 I think.
 
Shotgun said:
Nah, Izula 2 is the best small knife out there. :D This is what I recomend though I haven't had experience with the Barkie or Scrapy. I just think the half inch more in the handle makes a WORLD of difference and I have medium sized hands.
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Yeah, I love my Izula II a lot as well. I've been thinking about removing the slabs and wrapping it with para-cord for a more low profile EDC.
 
I have both Becker's, both Izula's and both BRK Bravo Neckers. I prefer the Bravo Necker, 1 or 2. Superior steel in CPM-3V (the 1 in 3V is already available and the 2 is coming soon). Better handle ergonomics, more practical blade shapes that a Izula or Becker, and a Convex grind for superior edge retention and idiot proof sharpening touch ups.

If money is no issue, then check out Murray Carter's hand forged neck knives, awesome! Each one truly is a handmade work of art.
 
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