Neck Knife

[Wolfspotter]

I have a variety of EDC folders including Gerber Magnum LST, CRKT M16-13Z, Kershaw Volt II and Kershaw Blur.
I do so much hammock camping these days but don't always like sleeping with a knife on my side or pocket. I've never considered a neck knife before but decided to check out a few. I settled on the Cold Steel, Drop Point Spike and it came today. Comes shaving sharp right out of the box, very slim & sturdy, hardly noticeable for a 4" blade. Other blade shapes are available but I like this one. It comes with a beaded chain but I preferred a shoe lace with chord adjuster orb I had.

 

[Podmonkey]

I don't think I'd care to sleep with a knife around my neck either. Ir anywhere on my person for that matter. Keep it bedside.

 

[Wolfspotter]

When you'r sleeping alone on the summit of a mountain in the Adirondacks while in a hammock, bedside, pack or ground is far away if something happens. These knives take quite a bit of force to remove from the sheath.

 

[Podmonkey]

When you'r sleeping alone on the summit of a mountain in the Adirondacks while in a hammock, bedside, pack or ground is far away if something happens. These knives take quite a bit of force to remove from the sheath.

I'm trying to decide if that scenario or sleeping in a truck stop in Detroit is more hazardous. I suppose I at least have locking doors. I keep a K-Bar bunkside

 

[Wolfspotter]

I've been camping alone in the mountains for almost 40yrs now. Pack of coyotes, bobcat or mountain lion screaming near you at night will definitely wake you up...lol. I tried wearing my Sig P220 45ACP in a shoulder holster but it't a pain in the ass. OK bedside in a tent though.

 

[Uzi]

I love my cold steel knives. They rank very high on my list of knife makers. That one looks nice, I like it. I like the idea of neck knives, and I don't always want to carry a knife in my pockets either. I have a neck knife that I like but I'd have to agree it too comes with the beaded chain and I'd rather have something leather like a shoelace, but it's fine. I will probably end up making a custom one for myself soon when I finish my current project. I like the size of that blade for what it is, not a stubby blade, nice slim taper, but not too gigantic either. The deployment on neck knives is unique and fairly quick and easy I've found. The more I see them, the more I tend to like the concept.

 

[Podmonkey]

When you'r sleeping alone on the summit of a mountain in the Adirondacks while in a hammock, bedside, pack or ground is far away if something happens. These knives take quite a bit of force to remove from the sheath.

Mountain Lions get a big ol' noooooope from me.
And I think I'd rather a 44. magnum slung across my chest in such case.

 

[Wolfspotter]

Seen a mountain lion twice while camping on the east side of Lake George. I had a S&W 29 44 mag but traded it for a nice 1965 Ruger Standard 22lr semi pistol.

 

[Saltwater60]

I’d be more concerned with hungry bears.

 

[Celt]

I wear a White river knives "knuckle head" daily. Being that I work in the city, I like that it is completely concealed and could never be exposed on my belt.

 

[camper4lyfe]

Is he wearing golf gloves? Driving gloves? WTF?

 

[Wolfspotter]

I’d be more concerned with hungry bears.

Two years ago a bear tried entering a tent that had food stored in it but nothing drastic happened. The thought of accidentally getting between a moose & her young kinda scares me though. I've seen them locally and took photos with my first digital camera. Hate to piss one off.

 

[Saltwater60]

Two years ago a bear tried entering a tent that had food stored in it but nothing drastic happened. The thought of accidentally getting between a moose & her young kinda scares me though. I've seen them locally and took photos with my first digital camera. Hate to piss one off.

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That’s cool. Never seen a moose.

 

[Wolfspotter]

This was at the Lapland Pond lean-to by Black Mt on the east side of Lake George.

 

[Greywood]

Made this to carry my salt 2 around my neck for going in to the city.

 

[Bullcreek_Strategic]

View attachment 32485Made this to carry my salt 2 around my neck for going in to the city.

Is that a folder in a sheath? I dont understand this? Thats like carrying a handgun Israeli, no round in the chamber...
Unless there is a specific purpose for this that isnt self defense.

As for an EDC i Use a clinch pik by shiv works cartel w/ a squared away customs sheath.
Im not a fan of neck knives, reason being if im out in the wilderness i usually have a backpack or a chest bag on myself, so i t makes drawing complicated.
The main reason i dont use the neck knife method is due to manipulation, i keep things forward of my waistline for ease of access and body mechanics. Or keeping tolls in my workspace around the front of my belt line. In a tussle its easier ad more ergonomic to grab forward of your waistline and pull down. Compared to reaching under and up your shirt for a neck knife.

I can connect with Runenation who is phenomenal with blade work and very knowledgeable on this topic if you like.

Here is a photo of my blade, whether i have a pistol on me or not, this blade is on my belt line. The blade is around 2".

 

[Greywood]

It is a folder in a sheath. It not really a method for carrying for self defense, but more for keeping it secure. The clip isn't great and it slips out of some of my pants. It also allows me to go into NYC with no worries of it being seen or falling out of my pocket.

 

[Greywood]

Is that a folder in a sheath? I dont understand this? Thats like carrying a handgun Israeli, no round in the chamber...
Unless there is a specific purpose for this that isnt self defense.

As for an EDC i Use a clinch pik by shiv works cartel w/ a squared away customs sheath.
Im not a fan of neck knives, reason being if im out in the wilderness i usually have a backpack or a chest bag on myself, so i t makes drawing complicated.
The main reason i dont use the neck knife method is due to manipulation, i keep things forward of my waistline for ease of access and body mechanics. Or keeping tolls in my workspace around the front of my belt line. In a tussle its easier ad more ergonomic to grab forward of your waistline and pull down. Compared to reaching under and up your shirt for a neck knife.

I can connect with Runenation who is phenomenal with blade work and very knowledgeable on this topic if you like.

Here is a photo of my blade, whether i have a pistol on me or not, this blade is on my belt line. The blade is around 2".
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I carry my Spartan Enyo kinda sorta in the way you carry your blade and love it! I just ordered a RMJ UCAP that will be a new EDC blade for me. Not sure if it will take the place of my Spartan though? I always have 1 folder on me usually my spyderco salt 2 or my ZT 0452TIBLU.