Neck knife

[Ahjno]

Recently I got interested in the idea of neck knives
I had a look at British Blades, trawled through BCUK, for more information, but found there's not much info on this subject (in one thread).

Some questions I have:
- Are there any specific demands a 'necker' must have? Any minimum / maximum overall seizes / weight / blade length, etc?

- Do you think there are limitations on the use of a neck knife (due to it's size)?
I.e.g. does a neck knife has les capabilities, than say a AW Woodlore? Or is it the opposite, and has it more capabilities?

- What about sheaths? There are Kydex sheaths available (like for the Fällkniven WM1). Here the knife hangs up side down in the sheath (i.e. tip of the knife points upwards). Doesn't it fall out after a number of times of use? Seems to me, like every other material Kydex must become a little loose around the knife (due to the use) and there's an increased chance the knife'll fall out ...

Pun not intended: Fällkniven >> fall(ing) knives



- What kind of sheath do you prefer (esthetic aspects not taken into account)? One which carries the knife upside down (mostly Kydex I reckon), or
One which carries the knife in a normal upright position?

- What are, in your opinion, the best neck knives available? I'm not talking custom made ones (yet ).
If you've got any pictures I'd be gratefull!

Anyway, I'll start with the Fällkniven WM1 (Picture from: Knifecountryusa.com)

En garde! C'est a vous, mes amies!
:swordfigh

 

[Shinken]

Well strickly speaking it can do less, it wont be able to batton logs as bid as a woodlore, but if you have an axe it wont be a prob.

It will however be more controllable for smaller tasks, including more detailed carving. Obviously you can do detail carving with say the woodlore but it will be more awkward.

I have no experience with kydex so cant help you on that one. But if you are worried about it falling out get a sheath with a flap that does up

 

[Buckshot]

At the moot Mors carried his knife around his neck and it was the same size as a Frost Mora.

Mark

 

[British Red]

Don't they make a neck carry sheath for the Woodlore?

I can see the attraction of the neck carry (keeps you knife clear of Bergan hip belt, discrete, always with you etc.) but for me its both dangerous and uncomfortable so I'll stick to a double dangler belt carry (although I have debated an anckle carry for pretty much similar reasons but never really got to try it)

Red

 

[falcon]

I've begun to find it more convenient to use a neck carry for my larger blades (except the F1 which is a touch heavier) as it's accessible and can be kept out of site. I've just done a handle on a small neck knife which may well take the place of my pocket knife for food prep etc as, when kneeling or sitting in camp, it's a lot more accessible... however it wouldn't be strong enough to replace the larger blade for batoning or feathersticks.

 

[stevec]

there is a review of a shing neck knife on Britblades. got a good write up as i recall. mind you, i've yet to hear a bad word about any of shings stuff!

sc

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17220&highlight=shing+neck+knife

try this

 

[Nathan Sturgess]

I made my own out of a Frost's clipper. It works briliantly and it is very useful if say I need a strong knife but it can't be on show such as working with my dad.

 

[eraaij]

For neck knives I prefer a leather sheath. It simply feels better when tucked away in the shirt. Very handy when taking strolls with the dog

My favorite neck knife is the smaller Bison Bushcrafter in 3mm, but I usually carry one of the Woodlores as a necker too. I don't think that the weight is an issue for me. From a usage point of view, that Bison will do everything bushcrafty that you can imagine, including batoning.

-Emile

 

[Graham_S]

i have a bark river mini-canadian i use as a neck knife.
i've used a woodlore in a neck carry but i found it too heavy.
i carry it bandolier style when using it. it's more comfortable.