The neck knife thing...

The foreman who runs our lighting warehouse and shop has never been seen in a normal pair of pants, just sweats. No pockets, no belt. I gave him a REKAT Utility and have not seen him without it since. So if this whole "fad" results in just a few more knife carriers, it will be more than worthwhile.

I do prefer a good belt sheath or a folder that can be dropped into a pocket. If it was a choice between relying on a clip or neck carry, there would be no choice at all.

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James
 
thanks guys, this is cool. I Like hearing what you guys think. I gives me good ideas and gives me another way of thinking of things.
Keep it up!
Luke
 
I got interested in making Neck Knives about seven years ago. I have worn them ever since. The first ones I made were designed by my wife and I for working in the Herb garden and had a pouch type leather sheath. The one I wear now is Kydex with the blade up and is about 6 1/2" long. I wear a neck knife because it is very handy, easy to get to, easy to remove and replace in sheath. To me they are as handy as a one-handed folder. There are lots of times that the folder doesn't get opened for several days and that is because I use the Neck Knife. I use elk hide lace for the cord and don't worry about getting strangled. A well made neck knife (or any small knife) is a very handy tool. You might say I just like them and I'm used to carrying them so I feel quite comfortable with them. The longer you carry one, the more ways you use them. Ray Kirk
 
I've heard this carry (or on the front of a vest/harness) advocated because it gives equal access to both hands and places the knife (or gun, in some cases - not with cords) in the user's "zone of control" - the hardest area for someone else to take it is between your arms and against your body. Makes sense to me, but not my area of expertise.

I carried a CS Mini-Pal for several years on a neck chain. Not much of a knife, but I couldn't stand those mornings in the shower clawing at the shampoo wrapper with my teeth, or finding myself in a bathrobe trying to free that cold piece of dorm pizza from its congealed box-mates; the Mini-Pal was just the thing.

Around the neck is the only way I can think of to carry a knife 24-7, under all conditions and in any (or no) clothing. As a creature born with neither sharp tooth nor substantial claw, I appreciate this. The Kraton came off my Mini-Pal some time ago, and I am making a replacement knife myself. I prefer my "real knives" at my side, but around the neck is a darn fine place to carry a "little sharp something."

-Drew
 
I have often thought of having that Mission MPU around my neck, unaffected by shower and everything else.

But somehow I am unwilling to pony up the money.

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Regardless of whether it's a 'trend,' it has evolved into an effective means of concealed carry for primary and backup defense for many people. You could probably say that many new weapon carry techinques began as a trend and now adpoted into standard carry by many.

*Probably* The best carry technique is what someone is practiced, comfortable, and confident with. Just like the age-old debate of which caliber has the most effective stopping power? The one that you can hit your target with.

I contend that the absolute best self defense technique will be the one that saves your life, whether it's running like Hell, a rock, a car...whatever. More often that not, the technique we think will save our life is never used when the s**t hits the fan.

Maybe all of us have just a little bit of 'office commando' in our blood.
 
Hello,

As far as I am concern all knives are forbidden here in France.

The neck knife is the only place where policeman won't think I hide a little blade.

My favorite is forged Perrin Griffe, light and confortable.

You can also try a little precisio from Sean Perkins with a custom kydex sheath !

Cheers,

JM
 
Sometimes, on rare occasions, (for me at least) I need to wear a pair of nice slacks. Usually when I have to be so attired, a clip hanging on the pocket is out of place. That is when my neck knife is put into service.
 
I am trying to remember Kippling's Jungle Book. Didn't Mogli carry his knife on a thong around his neck?

I am kind of fond of the idea myself, I have several knives that are neck knives either by design, or application. I find that a Livesay NRG is at or just beyond the limit of what I am generally willing to carry in that manor.

I find that recently the two knives I carry around my neck most frequently are small folders, One is a CRKT Kiss, the other is a M-UTD. I use a loop of masons cord, clip the knife to it, and drop it inside my shirt. It is easy to get at even when seated, with seat belt on. It is completely invisible. I can even sleep comfortably with them.
 
How much is that MPU going for again? All this talk about neck knives makes me want yet another one!
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Outlaw_Dogboy

 
Indeed, while I cannot remember whether Mowgli wore a knife around his neck, N-Ks are just a tradition that has been revived. Office commandos? Perhaps they have seen the N-K's usefulness, but Inuit have been wearing them a long time, as have other North American indigenous peoples. Next time camping in the extreme cold or dealing with water, think about where you'd like to have a blade and how you'd like to get to it with thick mittens on.
 
I agree that the neck knife seems awkward, but last winter I did an early a.m. paper route, and found a C.R.K.T. stiff kiss on a leather cord with the clip on in the "handle down" position clipped into my fleece pullover on the outside was quite handy. I did put micarta slabs on because it's more comfy for my delicate hands.
 
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