Neck Knives: Anyone use them?

[Sergemaster]

I just thought I would throw this out there since I've been reading allot about these to mixed reviews so wanted to see if anyone uses a neck knife while on the trail and what their thoughts were about it?

Cheers,
Serge

[whiteOak]

crawford kaspar dont make em that small

[Gordie]

Not me. I have never used one. I can't seem to recall knowing anyone who used one either.

[Sergemaster]

I just picked up a Muela Colibri with a 3" blade, brass bolster, and a very nice stag handle. It weighs in at about 3 ounces also.

This would definitely fit the criteria for a neck knife similiar to the Folts Minimalist which is all the rage due to it's size and weight. Plus the Colibri feels really good in the hand especially for it's size.

Just need to get a nice Kydex sheath made for it since the leather sheath although OK, is just to small for either belt wear and to cumbersome to be realisic for neck carry.

Cheers,
Serge

[gcollin]

Yeah, I love em, they are great if you do not want to have to un button a sheath or go through all of that. http://budk.com/Knives/Tactical-Warrior-Neck-Knife? Best knife I own, don't let the price fool you, mine is almost 10 years old and still kicking butt.

[whiteOak]

yeah, but what can you do with a knife that small?

[Sergemaster]

Well it depends if you use it in tandem with somerhing else. I would wear the neck knife for quick access to a sharp blade around my neck, but on my belt, I would also carry a decent multitool to compensate.

Once again it depends where you are going to be hiking, in the wilds of BC or a well worn trail outside the suburbs where the need for a large fixed blade isn't really necessary.

A neck knife is a fixed blade alternative to carrying a tactical folder, quick access without dealing with flaps, or pockets to get too when you need to cut something fast.

Cheers,
Serge

[swoosh]

i've seen that survival guy cody lundin wear one around his neck. me, i'm not too keen on wearing somethign that sharp that close to my vitals

[Sergemaster]

Good point swoosh, but that's where kydex comes in.. As for Cody, he carries a Mora # 3 I believe which is decent but I'm thinking about smaller and lighter may be better..

Cheers,
Serge

[outdoorsben]

IMO it's not going to be useful. As mentioned it's to small for any real work. I have Leatherman in my pack and carry a Buck 110 on my belt.