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NECK KNIVES AND PUSH DAGGERS Gentleman’s jewellery
from manmagnum_102022
by borov665
When carrying a neck knife, a quick release is essential to ensure the rope or chain cannot strangle you if it should get snagged.
by JOHAN EKSTEEN Neck
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Knives and Push Daggers
WEARING a neck knife is a very practical – and often overlooked – method of carrying a fixed-blade knife discreetly. Neck knives are nothing new and are usually carried as back-up k n iv es to ED C f o ld e r s o r f i xe d blades. They are sometimes referred to as ‘last ditch’ knives. Call it what you want, neck knives are a good way to carry a primary or secondary fixed-blade knife.
In bushcraft communities, neck knives are very popular for performing small camp chores that are not suitable f o r t he bi gg er bu s hc ra f t s u r v ival knives. They also make for a good all day… and night companion. With all the options available today, it should be easy to find that perfect companion. For women who are looking for a self-defence option, the neck knife can even tick that box.
In untrained hands, a neck knife is easier and faster to deploy, and it has no moving parts or pivot points that can fail or not open completely under stress. A neck knife that is constructed from one solid piece of steel, is quick and ready at
By using paracord on the sheath, this knife can be carried around the neck or horizontally on the belt.
a moment’s notice.Throw in Karambit or Hawkbill designs and you have a formidable weapon, that should not be underestimated.
When it comes to versatility and discreet carry, the neck knife really shines. You might be working in office attire with a button-up shirt and tie and can’t carry a fixed-blade or pocket knife, but no one will know that you are carrying a neck knife.
Whether you are the type of person who likes to run in the early hours of the morning, a cyclist who spends hours alone on a deserted road, or even just playing with your children on a beach in your favourite t-shirt and shorts, you don’t have a lot of options for self-defence firearm carry, but a neck knife can hang around your neck, discreetly out of sight, until you need it.
When hunting, a neck knife makes a lot of sense as it’s carried out of the way, probably under your shirt or jacket if you want to ensure it does not snag on branches, yet it can be drawn with one hand only. A small knife, like the CRKT Minimalist Bowie, weighs only 45 grams and is surprisingly effective at eviscerating, skinning and bleeding an antelope. Of course the diminutive size is not suitable for working meat all day, but it is more than adequate for field dressing one or two animals in the veld.
Small push daggers, worn on a chain or string around the neck, are often overlooked as EDC blades. This is probably because they look like a knife intended for defence purposes only. However, these knives can easily be carried around the neck and kept concealed (especially the smaller and lighter variants). It’s also a practical knife offering several advantages over a traditional blade. It can be held in the hand while performing another task; it offers a lot of leverage when cutting and, with a bit of practise, it can perform any task a traditional knife can.
Also, as a defence knife, a push dagger is about the easiest to master as you simply punch with the fist to (hopefully) keep an attacker at arm’s length. The hold on a push dagger is also very secure with less chance that you’ll drop the knife when fighting for your life.
A push dagger with a sheath is suitable for carrying around the neck as well as on a belt or in a boot.
