Neck knives are almost ubiquitous in Scandinavian countries because of the ease of access while wearing winter clothes and in case you fall through the ice. Self rescue is virtually impossible without either ice picks or a knife to help pull yourself out from the water.
The subject of wearing or carrying a knife around your neck is my favorite used carry. I think people overlook how well it works. The handle down carry is not as useful to me as the handle up carry. Because you can use the knife and return it to the sheath using one hand.👍
I probably carry too many knives everyday, yet I use them all. Always a SAK Huntsman. Always a CRKT Minimalist neck knife. As well as a belt knife which is in rotation depending on the needs of the day. I live off the grids in the woods so a lot of hand tools are needed where just one knife isn’t ideal. Sometimes I add a second belt knife for heavy work where a 4” blade isn’t always enough.
Another good video Neil. Two RUclips’rs i always look forward to and watch as soon as a new video uploads is yourself and Rob Evans Outdoorsman. The two best Bushcrafting RUclipsrs and channels on the platform. A colab perhaps???
I love my Neck Knife. My normal side/belt carry is the EKA Nordic W12 but as my Neck Knife I carry a Rough Rider Code Red Alterna and it's nice because it packs a 7.6cm (3”) 3Cr13 stainless steel, drop point blade so it's really useable. Oh and as a SHTF situ blade i also carry a Doug Ritter RS5 MK5. I like to be prepared.
Brisa necker 70 fully flat grind knife, I have the kydex sheath for when I have it around my neck and a leather sheath with dangler for when I need it on my belt. I also use the Boker mini outdoorsman as a neck knife because it’s handy to grab especially on my small holding. I use the fisherman’s knot on the kydex sheath so you can loosen and tighten the lanyard around my neck, makes putting it on and off easier. The outdoorsman mini is a very versatile handy knife, a small blade and a decent length handle which I use for everything and anything.. Horses for courses and all that
And here's me thinking everyone carried a neck knife because Mr Kochanski said it was a good idea, if I remember rightly he got the idea from nurses the way they carried their scissors.
I've used a neck knife 🔪 for 30 yrs now my personal opinion never ever had a problem! Just keep it tucked in my shirt until I need it. Awesome Video 📹 👏
Eh up Neil. Not keen on anything being around my neck - free the Gregory! 😂 I did use a blade down my back once upon a time which was a full size combat knife. A long time ago.
I carry my Enzo Elver as a neck knife .I much prefer to carry it that way than on my belt .Probably wouldn't do that with my Svord Von Tempsky though 🤭
I carry all my knives round my neck, seems the only logical thing to do. My bushcraft knives have always been smaller sized or folders so it makes sense. Can concur I have a beautiful Yew knife from Simon at Ashdown Forest Crafts just the perfect size at 3.5” x 3mm and fine round the neck. You mentioned Simons knives are a fraction of the size and weight but you forgot to mention fraction of the price! I have no idea how people find 4” 4mm knives any use for anything! Really cumbersome and heavy.
An Apology I unsubscribed over an Olight review. I made the spirit stove as seen on your channel, I bought a mora as seen on your channel and I've bought a Dutch poncho as seen on your channel. Sorry now seen the light and re-subscribed . Still think the Olight is overpriced. 😁
Growing up, a penknife in the pocket was normal. I've seen the rise in popularity of neck knives, and I get it. It's just not for me. I live on a large salt water estuary, the Forth, and due to a combination of unusual natural factors, it's a very corrosive environment. Hence, the continual painting of the Forth Rail Bridge historically. You certainly have to keep an eye on your carbon steel knives here, and it plays merry hell with ferro rods!
I’m not famous, just notorious. But I am smart enough to not carry a sharp knife around my neck. Working, twisting to maneuver, bending down, lifting, carrying items, etc are physical motions that can cause painful and/or fatal consequences with a knife pointed at your stomach. I also don’t smoke while refueling my car. Nor in a dynamite factory. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
But you do smoke and drive? I think (and I'm no expert on statistics) that more people, worldwide, are killed by those two things, than freak accidents involving someone being stabbed by their own knife that is in a Sheath around their neck...... Just saying
@@greencraft4783 G’day Green. We all make our own choices. That’s a way it should be. I’m glad for you that you like to do some things that I don’t care to do. It makes more room for each of us at the table. My best to you. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
🙏🙏👍👍Mora Eldris , totally is a gem
Mora 510 > Eldris
Neck knives are almost ubiquitous in Scandinavian countries because of the ease of access while wearing winter clothes and in case you fall through the ice. Self rescue is virtually impossible without either ice picks or a knife to help pull yourself out from the water.
What about wearing it on a strap across chest? Danish fishermen supposedly do that...
Never had a purpose made neck knife before but I have carried my Mora round my neck from time to time
Thank you for all you’ve done over the years . From across the pond .
The subject of wearing or carrying a knife around your neck is my favorite used carry. I think people overlook how well it works. The handle down carry is not as useful to me as the handle up carry. Because you can use the knife and return it to the sheath using one hand.👍
From South Africa clocked in number 310, thanks for the information, great content 👍
I probably carry too many knives everyday, yet I use them all. Always a SAK Huntsman. Always a CRKT Minimalist neck knife. As well as a belt knife which is in rotation depending on the needs of the day. I live off the grids in the woods so a lot of hand tools are needed where just one knife isn’t ideal. Sometimes I add a second belt knife for heavy work where a 4” blade isn’t always enough.
Another good video Neil. Two RUclips’rs i always look forward to and watch as soon as a new video uploads is yourself and Rob Evans Outdoorsman. The two best Bushcrafting RUclipsrs and channels on the platform.
A colab perhaps???
Love the handle on that Roger Harrington knife at 7.30
Love my neck knifes, once you carry this way and get used to it most likely you always will, thanks for this video
I love my Neck Knife. My normal side/belt carry is the EKA Nordic W12 but as my Neck Knife I carry a Rough Rider Code Red Alterna and it's nice because it packs a 7.6cm (3”) 3Cr13 stainless steel, drop point blade so it's really useable. Oh and as a SHTF situ blade i also carry a Doug Ritter RS5 MK5. I like to be prepared.
Brisa necker 70 fully flat grind knife, I have the kydex sheath for when I have it around my neck and a leather sheath with dangler for when I need it on my belt. I also use the Boker mini outdoorsman as a neck knife because it’s handy to grab especially on my small holding. I use the fisherman’s knot on the kydex sheath so you can loosen and tighten the lanyard around my neck, makes putting it on and off easier. The outdoorsman mini is a very versatile handy knife, a small blade and a decent length handle which I use for everything and anything.. Horses for courses and all that
I like to wear the Peltonen M23 around my neck or scout carry stile. You have some nice knives.
And here's me thinking everyone carried a neck knife because Mr Kochanski said it was a good idea, if I remember rightly he got the idea from nurses the way they carried their scissors.
You remember correctly
I am currently trying Kochanski's setup 😅 Still like Survival Russia's chest strap kansbol more tho.
@@sosteve9113thanks Steve I thought so, good observations by Mr Kochański, it is a good idea.👍🏻
I think the Mora’s are best overall as a neck knife. They’re sharp, lite and some come with Striker rods integrated into the handle or sheath,
I've used a neck knife 🔪 for 30 yrs now my personal opinion never ever had a problem! Just keep it tucked in my shirt until I need it. Awesome Video 📹 👏
Birch wood handle Finland Pukko knives make light weight excellent neck knives
Eh up Neil. Not keen on anything being around my neck - free the Gregory! 😂 I did use a blade down my back once upon a time which was a full size combat knife. A long time ago.
Opinel no 8 in light sheath does it for me in SA outdoors.
The best neck knife is the Jacklore wisp. but it's only my opinion.
I EDC front pocket carry a Reiff knives F3 but if I go out to the woods I carry it as a neck knife.
I made my first comment before finishing the video.😁👍🏻
I carry my Enzo Elver as a neck knife .I much prefer to carry it that way than on my belt .Probably wouldn't do that with my Svord Von Tempsky though 🤭
I carry all my knives round my neck, seems the only logical thing to do. My bushcraft knives have always been smaller sized or folders so it makes sense. Can concur I have a beautiful Yew knife from Simon at Ashdown Forest Crafts just the perfect size at 3.5” x 3mm and fine round the neck. You mentioned Simons knives are a fraction of the size and weight but you forgot to mention fraction of the price! I have no idea how people find 4” 4mm knives any use for anything! Really cumbersome and heavy.
I have a two finger Boker
An Apology I unsubscribed over an Olight review. I made the spirit stove as seen on your channel, I bought a mora as seen on your channel and I've bought a Dutch poncho as seen on your channel. Sorry now seen the light and re-subscribed . Still think the Olight is overpriced. 😁
Growing up, a penknife in the pocket was normal. I've seen the rise in popularity of neck knives, and I get it. It's just not for me. I live on a large salt water estuary, the Forth, and due to a combination of unusual natural factors, it's a very corrosive environment. Hence, the continual painting of the Forth Rail Bridge historically. You certainly have to keep an eye on your carbon steel knives here, and it plays merry hell with ferro rods!
Same here,a pen knife was never a issue,times has changed
Great content! Just not a fan of anything dangling around my neck!
I’m not famous, just notorious. But I am smart enough to not carry a sharp knife around my neck. Working, twisting to maneuver, bending down, lifting, carrying items, etc are physical motions that can cause painful and/or fatal consequences with a knife pointed at your stomach. I also don’t smoke while refueling my car. Nor in a dynamite factory.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
But you do smoke and drive? I think (and I'm no expert on statistics) that more people, worldwide, are killed by those two things, than freak accidents involving someone being stabbed by their own knife that is in a Sheath around their neck......
Just saying
@@greencraft4783 G’day Green. We all make our own choices. That’s a way it should be. I’m glad for you that you like to do some things that I don’t care to do. It makes more room for each of us at the table.
My best to you.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying