Show me your rustproof, piggyback, fixed blade, EDC, rescue, neck rigs...

CanadaKnifeGuy said:
I don't really expect to have to use it in bed for self-rescue...

But the reason I have it is so it's ALWAYS present. If I have to get out quick in a fire, or a tree falls on the house, etc... It's on me and I don't have to think of worry about forgetting it.

I like systems. I think once and then don't have to think again. 😜

Also, for camping, the BK14 I have in my pocket sheath that doubles as my wallet is what will keep me alive in the woods.

These neck blades are more for urban, natural disaster or maritime rescue.

If a building ends up on top of me... THEN we will see who's laughing last!!
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Let folks laugh, but about 20 years ago, my friend and co-worker who lived in a moble home, woke up from the fire alarm going off. He had time to grab his pants and boots as the moble home burned at a very fast rate. All Ed managed to get out with was hs pants and boots, and what was in his pants pockets. His wallet and Schrade Old Timer pocket knife and car keys.

I'll never laugh at anyone wearing stuff to bed. Ya just never know whats gonna happen in the wee hours of the morning.
 
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CanadaKnifeGuy said:
"The most useful knife is the one you have on you...

Well - these are on me all the time, even in the shower and at night / in bed.

My Spyderco ARK has been recently paired with a Benchmade H2O rustproof N680 rescue fixed blade. The holes in the sheaths lined up perfectly.

Add to that a compass, a micro Fox 40 whistle and a 150 lumen flashlight and you got yourself a pretty compact rescue kit tucked away for a rainy day!

Both fixed blade neck knives have a retention button on their sheaths, to release the knife only when desired, for added safety.

Both knives and sheath systems are very thin and lend themselves to this type of application.

I always also have the Salt 2 folder on my waistband, as an easily accessible heavy user.

Maybe I'll pair the spyderco whale rescue blade with it next, for a triple-decker rig!! 😱🤔🤔🤔

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It's a good start . ;)

Nothing wrong with always being prepared .🥷

Now you need to add at least a lighter (or fire starter kit) .22LR mouse gun&ammo kit , snacks , and a "medical" alcohol flask . 😌
 
beeinak said:
That is what go-bags placed at exit routes are for imho.
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I've got shitloads of loaded bags, go bags, trauma kits, hiking packs, etc., From 1-lb'ers to 45+ lb'ers

And I'll likely have something with me if I choose to go into a potentially risky situation (woods, on open water, etc).

I just don't take them to the grocery store, post office, doctor's office, etc.
 
CanadaKnifeGuy said:
I've got shitloads of loaded bags, go bags, trauma kits, hiking packs, etc., From 1-lb'ers to 45+ lb'ers

And I'll likely have something with me if I choose to go into a potentially risky situation (woods, on open water, etc).

I just don't take them to the grocery store, post office, doctor's office, etc.
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I was just referring to while at home. When I go places I am pretty decked-out as well. Stay safe.
 
Shorttime said:
I imagine that the neck rig is hanging with his shirt, just outside the shower. Likewise at sleepy-time, it's easy to access without leaving the comfort of the mattress, but not physically inside the airspace above the bed.

This is the internet, and you gotta be pecific about these things.

I've always kinda fancied the idea of making up some kind of "just essentials" neck/pocket/piggyback sheath, like this. I have trouble finding the upper limit on the concept of "just essentials". I know that a spare pair of earbuds and a phone charger don't meet the criteria, but what about a pair of Knipex?
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Here's my pocket pliers...

I pair it with a mini bic, for the easiest way to start a fire.

These pliers are infinitely better than any Leatherman I've ever used. You can exert so much force, it's insane.

They are also very narrow and can act as needlenose, as req'd.

I'd take these and an SAK over a Leatherman, any day.
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CanadaKnifeGuy said:
Here's my pocket pliers...

I pair it with a mini bic, for the easiest way to start a fire.

These pliers are infinitely better than any Leatherman I've ever used. You can exert so much force, it's insane.

They are also very narrow and can act as needlenose, as req'd.

I'd take these and an SAK over a Leatherman, any day.
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Little bigger plier -wrench is brilliant : https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X4PTZ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
 
2024 update.

Still carrying the Benchmade H2O and other gear, but have stopped carrying the piggybacked Spyderco Ark - just added too much thickness for it to be subtle

Next EDC update news: I wear a fanny pack daily... It's my man-purse with wallet, BK-14, SAK Alox Pioneer, Knipex pliers, med kit, tourniquet, keys, lighter, flashlight, pen, etc

Mostly worn cross-body.

Carhartt makes a really high quality, roomy, durable and inexpensive one.

Total game changer.
 
CanadaKnifeGuy said:
2024 update.

Still carrying the Benchmade H2O and other gear, but have stopped carrying the piggybacked Spyderco Ark - just added too much thickness for it to be subtle

Next EDC update news: I wear a fanny pack daily... It's my man-purse with wallet, BK-14, SAK Alox Pioneer, Knipex pliers, med kit, tourniquet, keys, lighter, flashlight, pen, etc

Mostly worn cross-body.

Carhartt makes a really high quality, roomy, durable and inexpensive one.

Total game changer.
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The cross-body man purse, fanny pack, satchel thing has become "cool" again in the inner city. You usually don't want to mess with anyone who carries one of those across their chest anymore. 😅🔫
 
"Two is one, and one is none" they say. And that's true, unless they're hooked together....:oops::rolleyes::confused:

To me, the OP's rig looks an awful lot like "putting all your eggs in one basket".
 
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