WHAT IS YOUR FAV NECK KNIFE

Lynn,
Ever knife model I build I do testing of all kinds on . Its just standard practice here.
As for the industry I listen in many ways. The other thing I consider is the best materials available at the time I build the knives.
Thanks for the tip.



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Lynn,
Ever knife model I build I do testing of all kinds on . Its just standard practice here.
As for the industry I listen in many ways. The other thing I consider is the best materials available at the time I build the knives.
Thanks for the tip.



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Darrel,
My appologies, if you thought I was making any implications. I was mostly just emphasising my preference towards function. You make beautiful functonal knives. Just trying to answer your question.

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Lynn Griffith
Available knives now listed on
My website
GriffithKN@aol.com

 
I would have to say that my favorite neck knife that I have used including the STIFF KISS, a custom model, my Spyderco Native, The Wedge and the Griffith Sniper is Lynn's Sniper.

The knife is thin, very comfortable and very adjustable for different carry methods. I think the heat treatment makes this knife exceptionally tough and even though it's thin my initial feelings using it is that I can work it pretty hard. It is also a very beautiful knife which is always a plus and feels great holding it.

Regards,

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~Greg Mete~
Kodiak Alaska

 
I like my neck knife bead-blasted, or not shiny, with olive-green nylon cord wrap. Just a personal taste.

I often sweat as hell in summer and soak the cord-wrapped handle. I also like to have one that I can wear at a beach, even with me when I'm in sea water. It would then look very old, dirty, sacred
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but never rust. That's why my next neck knife would rather be in talonite.

I shy away from one that uses magnet to keep the knife in sheath. I hate having my neck stuck to the computer case every time I try to mess around those cables at the back, let alone it distracts my compass.

Dew.
 
Lynn
Please dont misunderstand me. IMHO A knife can be stylish and functional. The problem with most knives that I can see in my humble opinion is that they are GREY TURDS. No style all function. Well shoot.... to me life should have style also. So I guess the
Example I can give is: driving a Corvette or Porshe or driving a Ford LTD?
Both have strong engines and function well Its just that I would prefer to carry the vette or porshe if the price were the same? How about you?
Thanks

Does anyone have the newt livsey site addy.

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[This message has been edited by Darrel Ralph (edited 12 November 1999).]
 
Strider model AD with cord wraped handle is my favorite and the sheath is as awesome as the knife. The kydex sheath can be used for IWB or Neck carry.
 
I don't think I can pick one favorite, but here are a few of mine:

-Bud Nealy 3.5" Kinzhal 2
-RJ Martin Kozuka
-Lynn Griffith Patrolman (this one is especially good in the grip as well as lighter than the above two)
-Emerson LaGriffe

I'm fairly certain that my soon-to-arrive Tanto Neck Knife from Dr. Lathe will be on this list too.
 
Oh, what Darrel said:

"The problem with most knives that I can see in my humble opinion is that they are GREY TURDS. No style all function. Well shoot.... to me life should have style also. "

I just could not agree more!

I've said (well, typed) this before. Take a look through AG's Cutting Edge sometime. You will be struck by the huge number of ugly, charmless knives. I think every custom maker needs to ask themselves, "how is this design going to hold up in 10, 20 years?"

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Knifemaker
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matth@planet.eon.net

 
In reference to this idea of "style" over function I have to ask- are you guys carrying neck knives to look good in the mirror or as a serious tool. I daily carry a neck knife and as an armed professional I am wholey concerned with function. I last used my Strider DB to pry the window open on a suicidal subjects apartment for a safety check...guys this is pure function. Off-Duty my neck knives are generally there as a back-up weapon, pure and simple.
 
Nyeti, I think what Darrel is saying isn't "style" over function. Function is foremost, but Darrel is saying that just because it's got to be functional doesn't mean it can't have style too!

I have 4 neck knives and I carry 3 regularly. Lynn, your MNK2 actually rides in my wallet in a credit card slot, without it's kydex sheath. The "sliver" we design is for suit carry and a Perrin "la griffe" (long version g10 slabs) is my everyday neckknife

I think that a neck knife must be light and fairly flat and a multi option carry is a great benefit and more likely to get you to take it with you.

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~ JerryO ~
 
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO
You are missing the point. I said all function NO STLYE SUX.
Whats wrong with all function with style?
If you had a choice of two weapons one was ugly and one was cool, They cost the same,
which one would you buy ?
Just because a knife or weapon is functional, cool, has style and good looks doesnt mean it has to be a turd!
YES I want the knives and such that I carry to be functional first. If I have a choice between ugly and awesome looking along with the function Ill take awesome looking with the function as long as the price is close to the same.
So when designing a knife I get the function right and think of ways to make it more appealing and less scary looking.

Just my way of designing knives.


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In the "style" vs. function argument, I have to wonder, Are yu guys carrying neck knives to look good, or as a weapon/tool?
 
Some of us care about not only the function of knives but how they look to our eye .


If it comes down to carring a knife for use that is ugly well we have to do what we have to do for personal protection.

If I have a choice of function and style or turd I will choose function and style.

As for what I carry stop at a show sometime and I will show you.

As for your personal information with the forum I feel a person who does not show there email feels that they can escape being identifed... Better think again.:]

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[This message has been edited by Darrel Ralph (edited 12 November 1999).]
 
I like the Tribal La-griff by Fred Perin. As far as style vs function I think that hits the nail on the head as far as Darrel's work. My preference is to own artistic well made knives that are just as functional as more plain varieties.
 
Darrel,
I am getting the impression by your comments that you are referring to my knives as grey turds and ford ltd.'s and your as Porsche's and Corvettes. I think a farer comparison of my knives would be of an exotic car that is made one at a time, with function, control, speed and maneuverbility being much more important than leather seats and air conditioning. I do not have any parts laser cut, CNC'ed, or water cut. I do not own a milling machine, or a lathe. I do not buy machined parts for my folders from machine shops. I don't currently make folders, but if I did, all parts would be made by me. So you may group my knives in with every beadblasted knive (or in your words "grey turds") you have ever seen, but fortunate for me, not everyone doews.

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Lynn Griffith
Available knives now listed on
My website
GriffithKN@aol.com

 
Guys,

My Griffith "Texan" is a great knife. Light weight with flat profile. The handle slabs are stag with red liners, blade is clip point profile, bead blast. Overall size is same as "Sniper" model. So here we combine good looks, style & the "gray turd" bead blast blade all in one!

Waldo
 
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