I am a new poster on this board and do not want to ruffle any feathers, but I have several questions regarding neck knives. First, it seems like it would be bothersome having that thing hanging around your neck all day. Second, if it is under clothes it seems as though it would be awkward to access. Third, and most important, it seems like there is considerable risk of self inflicted injuries when drawing or sheathing the darn thing. Maybe some of you folks with experience using neck knives can straighten me out.
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Questions aboutneck knives
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There certainly are disadvantages and even risks to using a neck knife. But I use them for certain applications and they work very well for me. I have yet to injure myself drawing or sheathing, but I do practise and am careful. You can injure yourself with a backdraw too, among others.
My main use of the neck knife isn't concealed tactical, although the advantages there are obvious, as well as the need for special techniques and care. I use mine mostly for ocean kayaking where I have to wear a survival suit and therefore don't have a place on a pfd to lash a knife and can't belt carry because of the spray skirt. I also use one when I'm wearing very little and can't [or prefer not to]wear a belt or other contraption for a sheath. Some guys will secure their neck knife so it doesn't swing or flap around. There are several ways to do that. Does it get heavy? It ain't heavy; it's my neck knife
There certainly are disadvantages and even risks to using a neck knife. But I use them for certain applications and they work very well for me. I have yet to injure myself drawing or sheathing, but I do practise and am careful. You can injure yourself with a backdraw too, among others.
My main use of the neck knife isn't concealed tactical, although the advantages there are obvious, as well as the need for special techniques and care. I use mine mostly for ocean kayaking where I have to wear a survival suit and therefore don't have a place on a pfd to lash a knife and can't belt carry because of the spray skirt. I also use one when I'm wearing very little and can't [or prefer not to]wear a belt or other contraption for a sheath. Some guys will secure their neck knife so it doesn't swing or flap around. There are several ways to do that. Does it get heavy? It ain't heavy; it's my neck knife
Carrying a knife around your neck is actually
a very comfortable way of knife carry, For me
anyway. It's ready at a moments notice, Not
that other methods are not. You had stated
about drawing the knife and then sheathing
it again can be dangerous. No matter where
you keep a knife on your persons can be
dangerous if you are not careful. It also
helps to practice your draw of the knife so
you know how to do it properly. Just like
anything. just be careful and cautious!
Also welcome to the forums,Hope you enjoy
it as much as i do.
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a very comfortable way of knife carry, For me
anyway. It's ready at a moments notice, Not
that other methods are not. You had stated
about drawing the knife and then sheathing
it again can be dangerous. No matter where
you keep a knife on your persons can be
dangerous if you are not careful. It also
helps to practice your draw of the knife so
you know how to do it properly. Just like
anything. just be careful and cautious!
Also welcome to the forums,Hope you enjoy
it as much as i do.
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"ALWAYS WATCH YOUR SIX"
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Hi Moon...
Before I started wearing a NK I felt the same way.. Even argued the fact with several people who set me straight..
Sure it's not for everyone, and yes there are some risks to wearing one. Cutting yourself,,Strangulation,, Obvious things like this,,but once you have worn it for awhile and are use to drawing/sheathing the blade, you will fast get use to it,, and it will become second nature..
When I'm at work in shorts I often wear my neck rigs, with a variety of different blades,, depends I guess on how I'm feeling that day, or what/where I'm going and doing.
As far as it being heavy around the neck, I guess it depends on which knife you carry around the neck.
My Delica is Very light and doesn't bother me a bit. My SAK RUK is a little heavier, but is tollerable. I really like to wear thet in the woods,, keeps the knife nice and handy...
Once you get use to it,, and it may take time. The proper neck rig also makes it comfortable and handy to use. Wear your blade like a piece of jewelry.. Try it,,you'll get use to it in a hurry...
A nice light folder or small fixed blade is the way to go...
Hope this helped..
ttyle Eric....
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Before I started wearing a NK I felt the same way.. Even argued the fact with several people who set me straight..
Sure it's not for everyone, and yes there are some risks to wearing one. Cutting yourself,,Strangulation,, Obvious things like this,,but once you have worn it for awhile and are use to drawing/sheathing the blade, you will fast get use to it,, and it will become second nature..
When I'm at work in shorts I often wear my neck rigs, with a variety of different blades,, depends I guess on how I'm feeling that day, or what/where I'm going and doing.
As far as it being heavy around the neck, I guess it depends on which knife you carry around the neck.
My Delica is Very light and doesn't bother me a bit. My SAK RUK is a little heavier, but is tollerable. I really like to wear thet in the woods,, keeps the knife nice and handy...
Once you get use to it,, and it may take time. The proper neck rig also makes it comfortable and handy to use. Wear your blade like a piece of jewelry.. Try it,,you'll get use to it in a hurry...
A nice light folder or small fixed blade is the way to go...
Hope this helped..
ttyle Eric....
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http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel
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Like Normark says start small and work you way up...My partner Dell has a neck knife for each day of the week and a couple just for going to town...He's got them on one of those rotating tie racks!
It's not everyone and not all of the time, but neck carry has real advantages...Give it a try...
RunningDog
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Is there something wrong with being deranged or a mutant??
Some of my good local customers are mutants and I respect them for that!! They prefer to be called genetically changing individuals! I think it all started from breathing too much airboat exhaust as kids!!
Back to neck knives..... I've mentioned here before that I feel this is more of a style discription than just a method of carry. Many times with my neck knives, I have customers request a second belt sheath or multi position sheath in addition to the standard neck sheath. This allows them to quickly change their mode of carry. A knife that is under 7.5" OAL is just a handy size knife to carry, often in place of a folder.
Neil
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Some of my good local customers are mutants and I respect them for that!! They prefer to be called genetically changing individuals! I think it all started from breathing too much airboat exhaust as kids!!
Back to neck knives..... I've mentioned here before that I feel this is more of a style discription than just a method of carry. Many times with my neck knives, I have customers request a second belt sheath or multi position sheath in addition to the standard neck sheath. This allows them to quickly change their mode of carry. A knife that is under 7.5" OAL is just a handy size knife to carry, often in place of a folder.
Neil
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Are you accusing me of not being deranged??
Listen to the Dr., because he knows whereof he speaks. If you're interested in an absolutely SUPERB neck knife, Neil made me a talonite beauty that I described on another thread. Check out his website. It is fantastic. Doctor Blackwood also made me two sheaths, one for the neck and one for the belt, which was a great idea.
Talonite can be a bit heavy but IMHO it's really worth it. The knife just keeps looking better and better to me all the time. But then again, I'm one of the mutants, I think
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Talonite can be a bit heavy but IMHO it's really worth it. The knife just keeps looking better and better to me all the time. But then again, I'm one of the mutants, I think
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Thanks HJK!!
Your compliments are greatly apprecitated!
I would have never thought the difference in weight could be noticed in two identical knives....As identical as I can make them of course
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I had two finished LiteWaves, both skeletonized, 1 in D2 and 1 in Talonite. The Talonite comes to me rough ground at exactly .125" and finished measured .120". The D2 comes in oversize material and finished up at around .127" this made the D2 version .007" thicker overall. All the holes were drilled the same and the blades ground as close to my original as possible. The Talonite version being thinner, was SLIGHTLY heavier by feel, I don't have a scale that could weigh them but it was, as I said SLIGHTLY noticeable!!
With all my knives, I remove as much material from them as structurally possible by drilling and often tapering the tangs. To me, this is part of what makes a custom knife special
Neil
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Your compliments are greatly apprecitated!
I would have never thought the difference in weight could be noticed in two identical knives....As identical as I can make them of course
I had two finished LiteWaves, both skeletonized, 1 in D2 and 1 in Talonite. The Talonite comes to me rough ground at exactly .125" and finished measured .120". The D2 comes in oversize material and finished up at around .127" this made the D2 version .007" thicker overall. All the holes were drilled the same and the blades ground as close to my original as possible. The Talonite version being thinner, was SLIGHTLY heavier by feel, I don't have a scale that could weigh them but it was, as I said SLIGHTLY noticeable!!
With all my knives, I remove as much material from them as structurally possible by drilling and often tapering the tangs. To me, this is part of what makes a custom knife special
Neil
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Talonite, new pics, knives in stock!
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