Recommendation? Small neck knife in good steel.

[Terry M.]

That’s not an ESEE. Ha! I’ve got a Candiru that I like but I’m looking for something in a stainless.
I’ve been to all the major knife retailers and searched but to no avail. Possibly need to go custom? Or mid-tech? In any case, suggest away!
Thanks in advance.

 

[ducati]

Bark River Knives.

 

[gazz98]

Budget? Skeletonized handles or don't care? Blade length 2-3"?

Obviously, if you go custom, you can get exactly what you want. Maybe ask a maker to do a Izula 2 or Candiru in SS. I prefer a traditional blade shape like that myself.

Maybe something like this? I'd probably prefer a flat grind myself.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Hogue-Knives-EX-F03-Clip-Point-Neck--28424

 

[Terry M.]

Ah... m I’m sorry about that. Non skeletonized handles, preferably Micarta scales, 2-2.5” blade length. Budget? Don’t care.

 

[Bastler]

Brisa (Enzo) necker.

 

[guy g]

I second the EnZo 70. I pulled the tech lok and carry flat in my pocket. 12c27 is a pretty decent steel. It was also a staple at Bark River. I have 2 Micro Canadians and a Mini C in that steel.
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[Smaug]

That’s not an ESEE. Ha! I’ve got a Candiru that I like but I’m looking for something in a stainless.
I’ve been to all the major knife retailers and searched but to no avail. Possibly need to go custom? Or mid-tech? In any case, suggest away!
Thanks in advance.

Don't complicate it. A. G. Russell Hunter's Scalpel in AUS 10. Really nice little knife, and the sheath is the nicest I've ever seen. (Blackie Collins design)

 

[jfk1110]

Bastinelli/Fox piccolo mako in N690. Good steel easy to sharpen n holds an edge well

5.11 brand- aus-8 steel. Easy.to maintain highly corrosion resistant. Pretty low price

 

[evilgreg]

Don't complicate it. A. G. Russell Hunter's Scalpel in AUS 10. Really nice little knife, and the sheath is the nicest I've ever seen. (Blackie Collins design)

I'm loving this knife, and the button lock sheath retention is fantastic, it's not going anywhere. Here's a snapshot of mine:

 

[aristarh]

Bastinelli/Fox piccolo mako in N690. Good steel easy to sharpen n holds an edge well

5.11 brand- aus-8 steel. Easy.to maintain highly corrosion resistant. Pretty low priceView attachment 1426170 View attachment 1426171 View attachment 1426172

realy cool this one

 

[gazz98]

Ah... m I’m sorry about that. Non skeletonized handles, preferably Micarta scales, 2-2.5” blade length. Budget? Don’t care.

That Enzo looks pretty nice but if that is your budget, I'd say go custom. That way you can pick your steel, blade length and shape, handle length and thickness, scale material (I wish more people used micarta too), etc. Hopefully the maker does kydex too. A good sheath is obviously a must for neck carry.

 

[eveled]

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Randall model 10/3. Great little knife. I’ve worn it in the factory sheath around my neck tip down. I think of mine as a baby kephart.

Check out the curves on the handle that’s the secret to making a small knife work in a big hand.

 

[Shotgun]

Bradford G3 with 3D scales.

 

[jeepin]

White River Knives M1 Caper in S35VN would be a great choice.

 

[fishface5]

Cold Steel mini Pendleton hunter in 3v looks nice, but get a kydex sheath. Or just watch the knifemaker's for sale subforum for something you like, here's one in the ballpark
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bird-and-trout-knife-k110-62-hrc-and-amboyna-burl.1751850/

 

[Terry M.]

White River Knives M1 Caper in S35VN would be a great choice.

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This is the one! Thank you!

 

[DMG]

White River Knives M1 Caper in S35VN would be a great choice.

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or the Backpacker

 

[Terry M.]

Got my new necker.
Thanks for all your help

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Got my new necker.
Thanks for all your help

This is my favorite fixed blade in this size range. I think you'll be happy with it congrats.

 

[cbach8tw]

Got my new necker.
Thanks for all your help

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