Who else edc's a small -5" neck knife ?

Hickory n steel

Hickory n steel

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I am a big believer in the idea of an extra small blade worn around the neck outside the shirt, because it's easily drawn for quick cutting tasks like tape or string where drawing your primary folder takes more time than the task does to complete.
This is what I carry

I made it for myself out of an old hobby file, and call it the DPM 2.5 ( drop point-micro-2.5" )
I've been edc'ing it for the past year or two and use it all the time.

I know that some people don't think that small neck knives are any good, but those who do and edc one let's see 'em.
 
I like to carry these micro knives that I make sometimes when I don't want a big knife. About 1.8" blade and 2" handle. There's really not much you can't do with a larger blade in your daily life. :)

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I like to carry these micro knives that I make sometimes when I don't want a big knife. About 1.8" blade and 2" handle. There's really not much you can't do with a larger blade in your daily life. :)

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Stark Knives said:
I like to carry these micro knives that I make sometimes when I don't want a big knife. About 1.8" blade and 2" handle. There's really not much you can't do with a larger blade in your daily life. :)

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I like that ! it's much fancier than mine, but Mine is simple because it was inspired by a ww2 OSS hide away knife.
One thing I really like about it is how people never notice it when I'm using it, or ask about my " "leather necklace pendant " which they have no clue is a knife.
Small neck knives like this really are worth their weight in gold as far as usefulness and extreme ease of carry.
 
I tried to like micro fixed blades, but so far I have not found one that is both comfortable and cuts well. I take recommendations. Boker Gnome is one I have considered.
 
Dont carry neck knives in a day to day basis... it interferes with my tie... Plus it doesn't match the requirements of the dress code of my office. I could give it a try on casual friday though...
 
Mikel_24 said:
Dont carry neck knives in a day to day basis... it interferes with my tie... Plus it doesn't match the requirements of the dress code of my office. I could give it a try on casual friday though...
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Neck knives can make great pocket fixed blades.
 
I've tried EDCing fixed blades in so many configurations, none of then work for me with the complete concealment and comfort that a folder gives me. I still really like fixed blades and own a lot of them, but I don't carry them very often.
 
HFinn said:
I tried to like micro fixed blades, but so far I have not found one that is both comfortable and cuts well. I take recommendations. Boker Gnome is one I have considered.
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They don't have to be carried as a primary knife, but as a quick access blade for things like tape or string ( they take less time to draw, they save your edge, and they take the tape gunk so your primary edc doesn't have to )
I don't really understand how you didn't find any that cut good, because mine cuts extremely well and the blade is only 1" long.
 
The smallest fixed blade I've EDC'd is the LT Patriot (just a tad over 5-1/2"):

 
Mikel_24 said:
Dont carry neck knives in a day to day basis... it interferes with my tie... Plus it doesn't match the requirements of the dress code of my office. I could give it a try on casual friday though...
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How about a tie knife
 
I think it's great that this little knife works for you. Plus you made it yourself. I agree that if a neck knife is not carried beneath your shirt, that it is probably a little more handy than a pocket folder. The only time I wear a neck knife is when I'm in my kayak at least up until now, but I keep considering wearing one. Have a small fixed blade with a 2" blade that can be worn in a neck sheath quite easily and it's for little cutting jobs. But I know I could easily field dress a deer with it.
 
I carry a boker gnome but on my belt instead of around my neck.
I stayed it off as a neck knife but just couldn't falk in love.
Great little knife though and far more useful than the size would have you think.
 
The key is low weight and good sheath, flat and with proper retention.

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Easy acces, quick, and easy to sheath back.

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I have had two dozen neck knives from many brands and companies, my favorites are

the Minimalists from CRKT

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all of them, but the Wharncliff is the champ

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the ARK from Spyderco

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the Spikes from Cold Steel (newer bowie above all others)

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the Piggyback from KaBar

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I like them as an alternative to have a small edged tool with me when my pockets are too full or I carry many things around
 
I really like small fixed blades. I just find them so useful, especially for dirty tasks that would normally gunk up a pivot. I will happily use a fixed blade in a sandy environment where I might be hesitant to use a folder.
 
I like tiny fixed blades, I think they are a challenge for a designer to get right. However, I hate having stuff on my neck. I usually just carry them in my pockets or on my belt. This Barkie is probably the one I use the most.

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