Neck knife

[Frankctz]

Hello,

I want to buy a neck knife, for know I have those 2 options,
But before decide which one I would like to hear your opinion for those neck knives and if there is more options that I should consider, it should be small size, around 4" or less, basically similar to those two..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buck-Neck-Knife-160SSS-160-Hartsook-Smidgen-Ultralite-NEW-/310406084992?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4845a4f980

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRKT-Ritter-RSK-Mk5-Survival-Lightweight-Neck-Knife-Brand-NEW-2380-/170840496677?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item27c6e31a25

Thanks

[Fisting_Chili]

Personally, I lean toward the CRKT knife.  Even though the Buck says its made in the USA, I think Bucks overall quality of product has gone done a bit since they started manufacturing some of their lines in China.  Just my opinion on Buck...feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

[AimlessWanderer]

I have a Buck Hartsook (somewhere  ), and really like it as a minimalist light duty knife. Easilly pinned inside a jacket or shirt on a split ring if you don't want it round your neck. Not tried the Ritter one, but I'm happy enough with the Hartsook to not get one 

[jwh]

I have a Buck Hartsook and it's a nice little blade. I no longer use it as a neck knife but I added it to my "city" EDC kit. You may want to look at the Morris knives for something in the same size range. The Becker Remora and BK 14  are nice. I have a Tops Covert Solution and a ALRT that I wear often.

jwh

[fenofedd]

A friend of mine makes some very pretty neck knives, unfortunately they don't seem to be for sale.
http://www.nikolakovachev.com/p/knives.html

[jwh]

An FYI. Your link is not to a Hartsook, it's the Smidgen which is 420 HC. For a couple dollars more you can get the Hartsook in S30V. I'm sure you were aware of this but just pointing it out as the e-bay ad is a touch misleading.

jwh

[jzmtl]

The buck is tiny, almost feels like holding a toothpick in your hand. I have the pocket bowie from Boker and it feels at least like a real knife, and there's the grasshopper and microcom if you want a smaller knife.

[Essexman]

Many posts and yet no one has asked what do you want the knife for, what duties will it be required to perform?

If you are after a nice little cutter look around and see if you can find a Kiridashi style knife with a neck lanyard holder.

I don't know if you have heard of Michael Morris? He's a US knife maker, he has a few knives that can be used as neck knives. He's a link to his current models. I have one on order.

http://www.michaelmorrisknives.com/current.php

Tell him Essexman sent you!

[Frankctz]

Many posts and yet no one has asked what do you want the knife for, what duties will it be required to perform?

If you are after a nice little cutter look around and see if you can find a Kiridashi style knife with a neck lanyard holder.

I don't know if you have heard of Michael Morris? He's a US knife maker, he has a few knives that can be used as neck knives. He's a link to his current models. I have one on order.

http://www.michaelmorrisknives.com/current.php

Tell him Essexman sent you!

Thanks, but basically is for ligth works, I look Michael Morris knives and looks very good but its kind of expensive for what I planned to expense in the neck knife, Kiridashi knives also could be a good idea but I need to find one at good price, I saw some but price strat around 60 usd or more...

[jekostas]

Many posts and yet no one has asked what do you want the knife for, what duties will it be required to perform?

If you are after a nice little cutter look around and see if you can find a Kiridashi style knife with a neck lanyard holder.

I don't know if you have heard of Michael Morris? He's a US knife maker, he has a few knives that can be used as neck knives. He's a link to his current models. I have one on order.

http://www.michaelmorrisknives.com/current.php

Tell him Essexman sent you!

Thanks, but basically is for ligth works, I look Michael Morris knives and looks very good but its kind of expensive for what I planned to expense in the neck knife, Kiridashi knives also could be a good idea but I need to find one at good price, I saw some but price strat around 60 usd or more...

If you like the Smidgen, look for the Hartsook - it's black oxide coated and doesn't cost much more, but the steel is much better (S30V vs. 420HC).

I quite like the Hartsook design, personally - I have a custom and use it on a regular basis.

[82brutus]

No fans of AG Russell woodswalker?  Small blade, good handle, kydex sheath if you want.  Maybe thats thicker than what you want. 

Sent from my MB860

[Essexman]

Just typed Kiridashi into your eBay.

$30 Kiridashi neck knife - 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/440C-handmade-kiridashi-knife-from-JAG-Knives-/221043099247?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item337732066f

[sergemaster]

Amici,
For a Buck necker, I'd go with PakLite Model 140 or 143. These are skeletonized in construction but made from Bucks famous 420HC Stainless Steel. They keep an edge, and are quick to resharpen also with a few swipes from a ceramic rod. The sheath is garbage, so I spent a few lira and had a nice kydex one made up in a necker configuration along with a 3.2 mm back coated SS ball chain.

If Buck's not your fancy, then check out a CRKT Folts Minimalist, in either a Warncliff, bowie, or tanto blade style. These are Chicom made but high quality.

Cheers,
Serge 

[AimlessWanderer]

Amici,
For a Buck necker, I'd go with PakLite Model 140 or 143. These are skeletonized in construction but made from Bucks famous 420HC Stainless Steel. They keep an edge, and are quick to resharpen also with a few swipes from a ceramic rod. The sheath is garbage, so I spent a few lira and had a nice kydex one made up in a necker configuration along with a 3.2 mm back coated SS ball chain.

If Buck's not your fancy, then check out a CRKT Folts Minimalist, in either a Warncliff, bowie, or tanto blade style. These are Chicom made but high quality.

Cheers,
Serge 

Good call serge, I have the Wharncliffe and it's another great little knife

Found my Hartsook today too with a load of other AWOL stuff Very happy

[Inzelique]

I wear my Buck Hartsook every day.  For me its the perfect neck knife. Small flat, and light.  Disappears under almost any shirt.  Well worth the $. 

[Frankctz]

I wear my Buck Hartsook every day.  For me its the perfect neck knife. Small flat, and light.  Disappears under almost any shirt.  Well worth the $. 

Thanks for all your comments,
I just buy the Buck neck knife, reason is basically because is small, light as "Inzelique" metion,
Probably I will try other from all the suggestion I receive in this post, but at first I will try the Buck.
Thanks again..

[jwh]

Nice choice. I really like my Hartsook.

jwh

[Essexman]

Let us know how you find it, it's always good to hear about other small knives.

[AimlessWanderer]

I wear my Buck Hartsook every day.  For me its the perfect neck knife. Small flat, and light.  Disappears under almost any shirt.  Well worth the $. 

Thanks for all your comments,
I just buy the Buck neck knife, reason is basically because is small, light as "Inzelique" metion,
Probably I will try other from all the suggestion I receive in this post, but at first I will try the Buck.
Thanks again..

So picking up on the earlier confusion are you going for the Smidgeon (shiny 420HC steel) or Hartsook (Black Oxide S30V steel)?

[Frankctz]

Base on the advice I receive...I buy the Hartsook (balck oxide S30V steel).....
Thanks

[AimlessWanderer]

  I think you're going to like it