kahuana
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After completing a canoe trip last month, I got to thinking about a new design for a neck knife. I like the ease and accessability of a hanging neck knife. I am already carrying a Gossman PSK Jr. which is an 01 steel micata handled personal survival knife. The knife is about 6 inches overall and has a 2 1/2 inch drop point convex edged blade. Having used the knife a lot on my trip for everything from food prep to all manner of cutting, splitting and fire making chores, I was presented with the problem of maintenance. 01 is a great steel, but when it is wet and exposed to food acids, it can be damaged.
With this in mind, I wanted to incorporate a type of stainless steel into whatever new design I could come up with. A while back, Scott Gossman had a design contest on his maker's section of this site. I never got around to posting my design, but I did have one on the back burner. I called Scott and sent him some pictures of the balde type I was looking for. We agreed on a steel, CPM 154, green canvas micarta scales, and a size similar to the PSK Jr., but with a half inch longer blade. A lanyard hole is a given.
This sheepsfoot hybrid pattern has served me well since I received at Scott's shop tour last weekend. The strong point and slightly upswept edge are very functional and utilitarian. I have named the design the Utility Neck Knife or U.N.K. for short. This is an abbreviation often used in my law enforcement profession. I have cut up food, and performed usual shooting range tasks of cutting cardboard, string and wood. I like the stainless steel as care is a breeze and the size is perfect though some may prefer a larger handle. I had Scott gring the edge thin for fine cutting. The carry combination works fine for neck carry, or as an EDC in the front pocket, back pocket or in the side pocket of carpenter pants. If you're in the market for a fine, well made custom neck knife, give Scott a call. He is a pleasure to deal with and you won't be disappointed with the quality and functionality of his knives.
With this in mind, I wanted to incorporate a type of stainless steel into whatever new design I could come up with. A while back, Scott Gossman had a design contest on his maker's section of this site. I never got around to posting my design, but I did have one on the back burner. I called Scott and sent him some pictures of the balde type I was looking for. We agreed on a steel, CPM 154, green canvas micarta scales, and a size similar to the PSK Jr., but with a half inch longer blade. A lanyard hole is a given.
This sheepsfoot hybrid pattern has served me well since I received at Scott's shop tour last weekend. The strong point and slightly upswept edge are very functional and utilitarian. I have named the design the Utility Neck Knife or U.N.K. for short. This is an abbreviation often used in my law enforcement profession. I have cut up food, and performed usual shooting range tasks of cutting cardboard, string and wood. I like the stainless steel as care is a breeze and the size is perfect though some may prefer a larger handle. I had Scott gring the edge thin for fine cutting. The carry combination works fine for neck carry, or as an EDC in the front pocket, back pocket or in the side pocket of carpenter pants. If you're in the market for a fine, well made custom neck knife, give Scott a call. He is a pleasure to deal with and you won't be disappointed with the quality and functionality of his knives.
..nice job on the design.. it's got a cool looking kydex sheath too...:thumbup:
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