In the modern civilized world, the idea of carrying a knife around the neck, practiced by some tribes living in tropical latitudes, was appreciated. The knife in the circumstances prevailing for these peoples (hot climate and the need to be constantly prepared for danger) is the first means of survival. For a European - a man civilized and saturated with all the amenities and amenities - a knife fastened with a rope to his neck is considered something exotic.
With external attractiveness and novelty, this method of fastening is not without practicality. The idea was picked up by many companies that manufacture neck-wearing knives.
This product is a skillfully made product in which the designers took into account all the parameters important for a civilized consumer.
What is considered by the consumer?
- Security. A cutting product near the neck with insufficient sheathing is a threat to the wearer. To eliminate the risk of injury, the developers create very reliable covers, for the manufacture of which high-strength laminated materials are used.
- Ease of use. The knife should provide a reliable and comfortable grip.
- Extraction speed. Many cases are equipped with locks from G10, which allows you to release the knife when you press a button or fast jerk to the side.
- The neck knife should have optimal weight and size.
- The use of stainless steel. Knife companies use grades D2, AUS-8, AUS-6, VG-10, etc. These steels are characterized by hardness and resistance to corrosion.
- Aesthetics. A neck knife, unlike many hunting products, should attract, not scare away, because, in addition to being a weapon, it also performs the function of decoration. Developers pay special attention to style. As a result, very beautiful, bright and useful neck knives come on sale. The photos in the article represent the design features of these products.
Bear claw
A professional hunter and guide from Alaska Russ Commerce, having rich experience in the forest, developed his own knife. According to his design, the cervical blade resembles a bear's claw. The idea was picked up by the American company Columbia River Knife & Tool, which is engaged in the production of neck cutting products.
“Claw of the bear”: about the shape of the blade
Bear Claw - the knife got that name because the shape of his blade was identical to a formidable weapon - the claw of a bear. Concave, with a strongly curved cutting edge, it could rip apart the victim’s body both when piercing it and when pulling it out of the wound. Given that steel can be sharpened and it will be much sharper than the claw of the beast, the idea of creating neck knives of this shape was enthusiastically accepted by manufacturers. Due to its shape and high-quality sharpening, this neck knife with small dimensions is a formidable weapon even in a hand unsuitable for battle. To improve the grip, the handle has a small hole for the finger, due to which this knife fits tightly in the palm of your hand and does not slip out even when it is unclenched. The only drawback, according to user reviews, is the tangible weight of the handle.
Characteristics
- The length of the knife is 145 mm.
- Blade length - 60 mm.
- The thickness of the blade is 3.3 mm.
- AUS-6 steel is used in the production.
- The hardness of hardening is 55-57.
- Mass - 95 g.
- Pads and scabbards are made from Zytel.
What is it for?
The blade can cause shallow and extensive wounds without additional efforts, which is fraught with pain shock and rapid loss of blood. Such tactics of action are inherent in the formidable beast. This neck knife is highly specialized - it is ineffective as a tool, since it is impossible to use it in everyday life.
Despite this, such blades have their consumers, mainly among women and the elderly, who use these weapons as a means of self-defense.
Cervical knife Spyderco
When creating his neck knives, this manufacturer took into account the lack of a “bear claw” and removed excess metal from the handle. The shape of the products of this manufacturer resembles the Latin letter S. The abdomen formed behind the concave arch is intended for convenient and efficient cutting. Neck knives are characterized by wavy sharpening, which improves the ripping process.
As a result of improvements, the blade turned into a frame product lined with mikarta. Due to this, the mass of the knife decreased significantly without changing its strength. But such a blade became uncomfortable in retention. This drawback is characteristic of many neck knives with a frame design. The lighter the handle, the more uncomfortable the knife is in the palm of your hand. It is difficult to correct this drawback even when creating an ergonomic shape of the blade.
Description
- Product length - 122 mm.
- The blade length is 41 mm.
- Thickness - 3 mm.
- The steel used is grades VG-10 or AUS-6.
- Application for Micarta material handles.
- Weight - 40 g.
- The sheath is made from Kudex material.
Tether from Benchmade
Creating this neck knife, the developers tried to make it as easy as possible. The design of this product consists of a blade and a flat frame handle. Unlike the “bear claw”, Tether does not have a finger hole for a secure grip. This drawback in the design of the handle is compensated by the presence of a coating of rough plastic on its surface.
Tether is for chores. Despite its small size and flat frame handle, this neck knife is very convenient for cutting and peeling vegetables.
The performance characteristics
- Product length - 146 mm.
- Blade length - 51 mm.
- Thickness - 3.2 mm.
- Steel - grade 440C.
- Hardness of hardening is 58-60.
- The handle contains plastic spraying.
- The mass of the product is 45 g.
- The sheath is made from Kudex material.
Swedish WM-1
Among a wide variety of neck knives, a blade from this group, made by the Swedish manufacturer Fallkniven, occupies a special place. The difference between the products of this company from the rest of the knives is the size of the handles. The WM-1 has such a size that it fits easily in the palm of an adult. This has a positive effect on the grip comfort and comfortable use of the knife. The product also has a drawback - it is too overall and heavy. In this regard, prolonged wearing on the neck is tiring. In addition, the dimensions of the knife make it impossible to carry it hidden.
TTX
- The length of the knife is 175 mm.
- Blade length - 71 mm.
- Thickness - 3.5 mm.
- Steel grade VG-10.
- Hardness of hardening is 59-61.
- Knife weight - 70 g.
- To design the handles, elastomeric pads are used.
- The sheath is made from Kudex material.
Do-it-yourself neck knife
Before starting work, you need to have an idea of what the product should be. To do this, make a drawing. The figure should cover the entire blade and handle. It can be made from recycled materials - old files, drills or machine valves. Tool steel is considered a very high-quality material for the manufacture of homemade knives. Using forging, you can work with it at home. Author's forged knife for neck wear is difficult to manufacture and mainly non-functional product. Often such skillfully made home-made products become models of cold steel, for the possession of which without a license faces criminal liability. This should be remembered by every craftsman who decided to make his next knife.