That's the absolute worst place to have your knife. Trip on anything and that knife is going to want to puncture your throat. Bla bla bla, your sheath is not the end all for a knife, your knife can still puncture your sheath. It may not even need to if you fall on that thing hard enough.. this should be common sense... BAD IDEA
@mryellow123 If anyone is concerned about this simply cut the tops of the loop and melt the ends back together to form a break away. This will considerably shorten the length of cord you have in one piece though. I have been using this for ten years and it has never snagged on anything.
@Colhane You are both right but it's like saying I dont need seatbelts, been driving for 30 years, never had a accident in my life.. still countless people die each day cause of it.
@bushcraftbrothers737 I bought mine from Newt Livesay back around 2001 IIRC back when he was still making knives. I don't know what the status is on current production or availability. There are lots of similar knives that work well as a basis for a kit. This is just the one I have and it has served me very well over the years.
Very good info! I just started carrying a neck knife, and i have some problems. Don't you worry about strangulation? also, my knife keeps moving around a lot. And then one of my sheaths got quite loose. Do you know a simple way to fix that? Would be grateful for help.
@sharpknifesedge Thanks, glad you found it informative. I carry the knife inside the shirt and have never had it snag on anything in ten years. Without knowing how your sheath is made I would have a hard time helping oyu fix it. I know that Kydex can be reheated and pressed tighter if you have a proper press.
I'm glad to see the milk bags...I was afraid you were gonna pull out a condom. I quit watching vids when I see that. There are so much better containers, such as those milk bags. Better yet would be a 1 liter Aqua-pouch.
Very nice dude, this kit inspired me to make my own version for my neck knife. This is very great also as a edc survival because I know many people dont carry their pack all the time and if they do their great.
Perhaps someone else has already told you: THIS IS GREAT! I am going to copy it this instant! What is the thing called "Hotspark made of??? Is this some kind of firesteel or even something better???
@commanderrain The Hot Spark is a small ferro rod you can find through the Boy Scouts of America or BSA for short. They are small and fit nicely in small kits. Glad you liked the kit and video it really works well for me.
Love the kit, well thought out and comprehensive. However I'm not convinced by hanging it with para-cord, unless of course you emptied out the core (which is not mentioned in the video).
@Jackflesh79 No, it has all of its core in it. I don't worry about it getting snagged as it rides inside my shirt. If I'm ever in position, like climbing a tree, that I was worried about it I would stow it in a pocket. In all the years I've been wearing neck knives (10+) I have never had one snagged. I wear my urban neckers on ball chain to prevent someone using it to choke me but in the bush I would rather have the supply of cordage.
Hi, great videos on your channel, thanks very much. I saw this one about a year ago and "rediscovered" it recently. Two things I would greatly appreciate: 1) any updates you've made to your neck knife kit since this video and 2) a close up look at the knot system you used to make the doubled cord sit flat and be adjustable. Many thanks!
I like doing mountain biking. Thanks for sharing the info. To keep me updated: Added to favorites, already suscribed and like button has been pressed. Keep doing this stuff my friend.
@rottencranberry Thanks for your comments. Mountain bikers need to carry survival gear and very few actually do. A bike can get you way out there, one wrong turn or serious mistake and you could easily get stuck for the night.
@getdownbro Any pharmacy should be able to order the stuff if they don't have it in the store. If you live in the US it is not a controlled substance.
Dave, thank you for producing yet another informative video. I used it as a plan for mine. With a few variations it is the same kit. I found a coulple of useful pieces of kit that you may want to check out. EZE-lap has a knife sharpener that is about one third the size of a credit card. It fits easily against the sheath and works well. I use "Never Blow Out" prank birthday candles (ala Ranger Rick) . I slipped in five, wire ties. they lay flat and work well on shelter construction.
@willtry2survive I'm headed back to the US in Oct and plan to order some EZ-Lap products. I recently added 6 chlorine tablets for treating water to mine. I was out of them back in the US when I shot this video. I use this kit very often and hope you find yours as useful. What knife did you base it on?
@nightwalker2830 No it didn't come all that sharp. If a knife is well made I don't really care if it comes sharp because I'm going to make that happen. A factory edge will only last a few days anyway under normal use. As long as the grinds and heat treat are good that edge is going to be "all me" anyway. My NRGS takes and holds a wicked sharp edge and has been a very consistent performer over the years.
@nightwalker2830 try a convex grind or if you find it uncomfortable switch to a scandi grind. i personally use whetstones but i may reccomend a spydero sharpmaker A.G. Russell makes a similar product hope this was good info.
i also did the same thing as you i added a firesteel to mine and a light thats about it i was thinking about adding needles and some thread. umm can you make a video of how you have your cord and how you have it setup
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Dave, I like your neck knife set up and I have a question about your BSA Hotspark. Can you please tell me what it's dimensions are and is it a Ferrel rod? I've found where to by it, but no info there.
@SurviveN2 The BSA Hotspark measures 2.5 inches. The ferro rod portion is about 1 inch by 3/16. Just scrape it with something sharp and harder than it is and it makes sparks. They are small and hard to light natural tinder with without some practice. I recommend you buy two and use one for practice.
@Colhane Thanks for the info, at <$3 each, yea buying two is no problem. Shipping will probably cost me more than the two Hotsparks will.......LOL. Take Care :-))
While this kit may be great and all, I don't like the idea of putting something around my neck that is stronger than my neck ... imagine e.g. you're running or sliding down a slope or whatever and the paracord gets caught in a tree branch ...
Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant! I ve had the knife for 12 plus yrs, and like you I do like the knife very much.. I have added some jimping to the top of the knife for a little more control. As time goes by the finish wears off so I use gun blue to restore its rust protection and its original luster. (G/96 brand seems to work best) Avoid the edge, it is an acid, neutralize it, oiler up good, and shes good as new. Again BRILLIANT !
this is probaubly the best review of a neck knife and neck knife survival kit on youtube. could you do a video on how to wrap the handel or a close up on the knife? keep these awsome vids comming.
@Colhane LOL.same here.Just was wondering if I'd heard what I thought I'd heard,and if it meant what I thought it meant.Way to slip that in there.lol.
nice vide, i might have missed it, but what size is the blade on that knife, im considering buying the carson kneck knife, but its only inch blade so im not so sure about it
@jhynesyahoo It just happens to be hanging next to me on the bedpost. The cutting edge is 3 1/4 inches (8.5 cm if you're into that kind of thing). A one inch blade is pretty small. I have a Blind Horse Tiger Knapp with a 2.5 inch blade and that is about as small as I would like to go for a general purpose necker. As long as you have a decent handle you can do alot with a small knife.
Great info. Can anyone tell me how to make the cord adjustable? I've seen the two slip-knots over the main cord option, but can't figure out how to do that. Are there step by step instructions anywhere? Thanks.
Photon has had a Photon Freedom out for a bit that you can get with an optional covert nose addition which will protect the LED. Also comes with a regular on/off switch, plus squeeze function.
Mac, Im in love with my BHK Tiger Knapp! I´ll be posting a review on it soon plus another "Thank-you-BCUSA-friends-and-BHK video" on my channel! Now I gotta figure a kit for it! Sth like yours, I guess! Bay the way, have you tried the pouches yet?
The only thing I see about this setup (that may cause a problem) is the way your paracord is adjustable, there is a possibility that it will snag (the knife and sheath) and pull the cord tight around you neck. it is nice to be able to adjust this but, there are safer ways to do it. for instance, tie two slip knots over the main cord at each end of the cord. Just a thought! Love this overall setup!!!!
Check wherever you would shop for newborn baby stuff. The bags are good in that they have a double zip-lock seal and are designed to have a flat bottom when full. I didn't come up with the idea IIRC I read about it on the Bladeforums Wilderness and Survival Skills board.
@Colhane Thank you, Sir. I have to agree with the "sheeple" bit. I remember eating a banana in a school hallway, trimming as I do with my no. 8 Opinel. I had the knife at my side, blade up, when this young fellow comes along, eyes popping out of his skull at my "brandishment."
Didn't it used to be common practice to swap pocketknives between men back in the day? 'Twas a friendly gesture to see how others organized their "kit."
No, not all of them. I called the ones who react emotionally to people carrying knives in the back country "sheeple". To me a knife is basic equipment for planet earth. There was a time when every man carried a knife of some sort. I think we have lost something as a culture by universally regarding anyone who carries a knife as dangerous.
I carry my small carving sheath knife, and my large survival knife at all times. It looks funny to some people. I even pick up the kids at elementary wearing it. Until a policeman tells me I cannot wear it, I continue to do so. If I ever got a ticket for carrying it, it would be minimal, I would think.
@Colhane I run into this often. i grew up in the country and my father always carries a knife. most people seemed too or it was not uncommon. I live in a metropolitan area now and i still utilize my knife as a tool. when i wear my belt knife i notice i get looks more often than not. i have switched to a pocket knife or folding knife and that seems to alleviate this issue. I would never get into a hard work situation or back country where i did not have a good belt knife with me.
@Colhane Hell, there was a point you weren't considered a man unless you carried one, knives are a basic tool that everyone should carry, I amazed the hell some one who was trying to change their tire on the road when the other blew out and wrapped the axel, since i always have either my Mora Clipper or CRKT Desert, i used the desert cut the tire.
Very impressive. You seem to have incorporated everything you could really use into a small package around your neck. And though it is a small thing, I really appreciate your strategy using a whistle to keep your kit in a stealth status. Very well thought out and executed my friend. Thumbs up...and a new subscriber. ~Wolf
@FatDaddy4Fun ......"I really appreciate your strategy using a whistle to keep your kit in a stealth status. Very well thought out and executed my friend. Thumbs up...and a new subscriber....."
very nice neck knife kit you have and its small i am hoping that the kit i am working on will be that small. but i can not get the bsa fire starter here in wales uk.
there is a scout store in usa that sell them for $2.99 but they want $25 postage
so i wont be getting one there.
keep the videos comming and best wishes to you from wales uk
Very well thought out. As a suggestion: carry it cross body. Not around your neck. Prevents you from being strangled. Personally I prefer to carry Ferro rod, compass and light on a separate lanyard. Means that I don't have all my eggs in one basket. It's worth adding a AMK signal mirror to the back of the knife scabbard. Also may I suggest MP1 tablets rather than Pot permang?
In normal use this is my back up system. It is very rare that I have to dig into the contents of this kit for my normal needs. In the bush I carry other gear on my person as well - Recta DP-2, Clor-in 1 tablets, ferro rod & treated cotton, Starflash signal mirror etc. This kit is my redundant gear.
I don't think Newt Livesay is making therm anymore but you can still find them secondhand occasionally. If I was to make a new one I'd look at the Becker Necker or the RAT Izula. You might have to have a straight sided kydex sheath made.
Knife laws vary the world over. Big Boy rules, you have to decide if carrying something that might save your life is worth the risk of having someone decide it was a weapon. Here in the bush this is the smallest knife I carry. If someone thinks this is a weapon they will really have a problem with the 16 inch machete.
Thanks for the reply and just to be clear, I enjoy your reviews. Just letting the people in CA know about our rules. Best of luck to you and keep truckin
i just made a new sheath for my buck 119 made of leather orange duct tape and copper to put on the tip and to go over the blade to keep it from slashing through i also aded a sealed pack of matches
Great kit ! .I fixed a space blanket on the back of mine and a coupe of condoms.They weigh nothing and are great to for carrying water.Keep up the good work :D
Asa married man (of the cloth), living in Brazil... there is no way I want to explain why I carry a condom in my kit. "To carry water....right..."
Here I normally carry a five liter bag they sell for carrying gasoline. That always struck me as a dangerous idea, but they make great emergency water carriers. They roll down to about the size of a 35mm film canister, too large for the neck knife but easily fit in other kits.
Mr Colhane - Sir...I was in no way advocating for you to carry the same item on your neck kit.If you are a man of the cloth - married or both-(I do understand) it does not enable you to carry such items..The topic after all is neck knife kits.Condoms make great water carriers - fact.Many soldiers carry said water carriers as a survival back up because they do work.I will continue to carry my kit and if it saves my life or someone elses then so be it.God bless you sir.
Stop the video at about 4 min 10 seconds. The cord is looped through the holes on the sheath and doubles back to the back side and under the upper rubber sleeve, poking our between the upper and lower. It runs between the two water bags. To adjust it I just grab the knot and pull to make it shorter.
I really don't know how much it weighs. It is very comfortable, especially with the double loop of paracord to spread out the weight. The key to a kit like this, if you want to wear it concealed is keeping it thin.
thanks for the video colhane. I ordered the knife and received my NRGS knife about a week ago and I'm having a hard time finding the #4 polyester waxed line. Thanks for the idea I've been wearing this thing everywhere and no one knows I have it on.
Thanks for the great Ideas. Your video helped me decide to get the becker necker over the Izula because of the sheath design (square vs triangular). I put my kit together and love it. Thanks again.
You're probably right. I didn't like the way the bare bulb poked out and was exposed
I have since switched the Photon for an Inova that gives me a one touch on-off switch that also has high beam, low beam, and blink features. I like that the new light stays on hands free. The blink feature makes a really good night signal.
The place I had been using this kit primarily over the past few years was in Brazil at higher altitudes where there are no fish. I have fishing gear in my other kits. I see this kit as resolving shorter term problems, turned around on a dayhike, out past dark, maybe spend the night.
Hey man great video and i love ur kit. Just a little info iv tested several flint rods and the scout one you have i have broken twice and have only bin able to start one fire with. If it is your last resort i guess its fine but there are way better fire steels.
I've been using those little BSA Hotsparks for years and never had a problem with them. They are small and sometimes have trouble lighting natural materials but I've never broken one.
That's the absolute worst place to have your knife. Trip on anything and that knife is going to want to puncture your throat. Bla bla bla, your sheath is not the end all for a knife, your knife can still puncture your sheath. It may not even need to if you fall on that thing hard enough.. this should be common sense... BAD IDEA
jonathonbyrd1 1 month ago in playlist Knife & Axe Tips
have you done a review on this knife
useaknife 1 month ago
Colhane that is a sweet setup,i am going to work on one with those features.keep those videos coming!
werb1961 2 months ago
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1BattleRattle 2 months ago
Yet another neck-breaker lanyard without a break-away.
How many pounds of force can your neck take? 550lbs? 1100lbs? 10lbs? 5lbs?
mryellow123 3 months ago
@mryellow123 If anyone is concerned about this simply cut the tops of the loop and melt the ends back together to form a break away. This will considerably shorten the length of cord you have in one piece though. I have been using this for ten years and it has never snagged on anything.
Colhane 2 months ago
@Colhane You are both right but it's like saying I dont need seatbelts, been driving for 30 years, never had a accident in my life.. still countless people die each day cause of it.
butcherer100 3 weeks ago in playlist Knives
thats sweet
halfhawk2012 3 months ago
Well thought-out, well-presented. A+!
DavidFourteen 3 months ago
Make more videos
bushcraftbrothers737 4 months ago
Where did you buy the knife? Your copy where did you buy it
bushcraftbrothers737 4 months ago
@bushcraftbrothers737 I bought mine from Newt Livesay back around 2001 IIRC back when he was still making knives. I don't know what the status is on current production or availability. There are lots of similar knives that work well as a basis for a kit. This is just the one I have and it has served me very well over the years.
Colhane 4 months ago
Very good info! I just started carrying a neck knife, and i have some problems. Don't you worry about strangulation? also, my knife keeps moving around a lot. And then one of my sheaths got quite loose. Do you know a simple way to fix that? Would be grateful for help.
sharpknifesedge 4 months ago
@sharpknifesedge Thanks, glad you found it informative. I carry the knife inside the shirt and have never had it snag on anything in ten years. Without knowing how your sheath is made I would have a hard time helping oyu fix it. I know that Kydex can be reheated and pressed tighter if you have a proper press.
Colhane 4 months ago
love this kit! right up my ally. I will probobly make one. :)
TwoSpiritSurvival 6 months ago
I'm glad to see the milk bags...I was afraid you were gonna pull out a condom. I quit watching vids when I see that. There are so much better containers, such as those milk bags. Better yet would be a 1 liter Aqua-pouch.
Nice small kit.
robbabcock1969 6 months ago
that adjustable neck cord is very dangerous, i have seen people get choked and caught up in them, you should rethink that
auradud3 6 months ago
Very nice dude, this kit inspired me to make my own version for my neck knife. This is very great also as a edc survival because I know many people dont carry their pack all the time and if they do their great.
BillySAw951 6 months ago
Where can I get a piece of rubber such as the one in your video?
displaynamechris 6 months ago
@displaynamechris Bike repair shops usually have all sorts of used inner tubes that they throw away. That's where I get all of mine.
Colhane 6 months ago
Whats the knife called???
multitoollover 7 months ago
@multitoollover It is called the NRGS, it was made by Newt Livesay.
Colhane 7 months ago
@Colhane thanks im probably going to buy it and copy your idea if thats ok
multitoollover 7 months ago
@multitoollover That's why I put it out there. There are many knives that would work well with a kit like this if you have trouble finding the NRGS.
Colhane 7 months ago
Perhaps someone else has already told you: THIS IS GREAT! I am going to copy it this instant! What is the thing called "Hotspark made of??? Is this some kind of firesteel or even something better???
commanderrain 7 months ago
@commanderrain The Hot Spark is a small ferro rod you can find through the Boy Scouts of America or BSA for short. They are small and fit nicely in small kits. Glad you liked the kit and video it really works well for me.
Colhane 7 months ago
@Colhane I got one of those at my Scout camp, and they work rally well for this. great idea.
mattbruder505 6 months ago in playlist mountainman/bushcraft
Love the kit, well thought out and comprehensive. However I'm not convinced by hanging it with para-cord, unless of course you emptied out the core (which is not mentioned in the video).
Jackflesh79 8 months ago
@Jackflesh79 No, it has all of its core in it. I don't worry about it getting snagged as it rides inside my shirt. If I'm ever in position, like climbing a tree, that I was worried about it I would stow it in a pocket. In all the years I've been wearing neck knives (10+) I have never had one snagged. I wear my urban neckers on ball chain to prevent someone using it to choke me but in the bush I would rather have the supply of cordage.
Colhane 8 months ago
Excellent! Very thoughtful. All your videos are great.
1BattleRattle 8 months ago
Hi, great videos on your channel, thanks very much. I saw this one about a year ago and "rediscovered" it recently. Two things I would greatly appreciate: 1) any updates you've made to your neck knife kit since this video and 2) a close up look at the knot system you used to make the doubled cord sit flat and be adjustable. Many thanks!
hilldm 9 months ago
I like doing mountain biking. Thanks for sharing the info. To keep me updated: Added to favorites, already suscribed and like button has been pressed. Keep doing this stuff my friend.
Best regards.
rottencranberry 9 months ago
@rottencranberry Thanks for your comments. Mountain bikers need to carry survival gear and very few actually do. A bike can get you way out there, one wrong turn or serious mistake and you could easily get stuck for the night.
Colhane 9 months ago
Where can you buy potassium permagnate?Thanks for any info!
getdownbro 9 months ago
@getdownbro Sorry I can't be much help. I buy it here in Brazil at the local pharmacy.
Colhane 9 months ago
@getdownbro Any pharmacy should be able to order the stuff if they don't have it in the store. If you live in the US it is not a controlled substance.
muddog1561 7 months ago
Newt us a friend of mine I use the NRGS.
willtry2survive 9 months ago
Dave, thank you for producing yet another informative video. I used it as a plan for mine. With a few variations it is the same kit. I found a coulple of useful pieces of kit that you may want to check out. EZE-lap has a knife sharpener that is about one third the size of a credit card. It fits easily against the sheath and works well. I use "Never Blow Out" prank birthday candles (ala Ranger Rick) . I slipped in five, wire ties. they lay flat and work well on shelter construction.
willtry2survive 9 months ago
@willtry2survive I'm headed back to the US in Oct and plan to order some EZ-Lap products. I recently added 6 chlorine tablets for treating water to mine. I was out of them back in the US when I shot this video. I use this kit very often and hope you find yours as useful. What knife did you base it on?
Colhane 9 months ago
Great vid. I got some good ideas from this. Thank u.
0017Bulldog 9 months ago
incredible kit!
mcsparron 11 months ago
i bought the same knife mine didnt really come sharp did yours
nightwalker2830 1 year ago
@nightwalker2830 No it didn't come all that sharp. If a knife is well made I don't really care if it comes sharp because I'm going to make that happen. A factory edge will only last a few days anyway under normal use. As long as the grinds and heat treat are good that edge is going to be "all me" anyway. My NRGS takes and holds a wicked sharp edge and has been a very consistent performer over the years.
Colhane 1 year ago
@nightwalker2830 what is the best way to sharpen this knife?
nightwalker2830 1 year ago
@nightwalker2830 what do you intend to do with it? grind ,tool and ,what you do are all your choice expiriment
best of luck J.S.
mrsvinarich26 1 year ago
@mrsvinarich26 i plan to use it as bushcraft and use the knife for also everyday uses.
nightwalker2830 1 year ago
@nightwalker2830 try a convex grind or if you find it uncomfortable switch to a scandi grind. i personally use whetstones but i may reccomend a spydero sharpmaker A.G. Russell makes a similar product hope this was good info.
mrsvinarich26 1 year ago
Are those ranger bands? They can be used for signal fire.
2KARGARAGE 1 year ago
@2KARGARAGE There just bicycle inner tube rubber. They can be used as tinder to light a signal fire but not on their own.
Colhane 1 year ago
great video, I get a but paranoid putting stuff around my neck but under the clothes should be safe
PaulRevere1959 1 year ago
i also did the same thing as you i added a firesteel to mine and a light thats about it i was thinking about adding needles and some thread. umm can you make a video of how you have your cord and how you have it setup
nightwalker2830 1 year ago
this knife are still in production right?
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TabethaMackenzi 1 year ago
Hi, can you show how you arrange the paracord so that it slides the way that does? Do you still prefer that knife?
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ivylsp 1 year ago
Dave, I like your neck knife set up and I have a question about your BSA Hotspark. Can you please tell me what it's dimensions are and is it a Ferrel rod? I've found where to by it, but no info there.
SurviveN2 1 year ago
@SurviveN2 The BSA Hotspark measures 2.5 inches. The ferro rod portion is about 1 inch by 3/16. Just scrape it with something sharp and harder than it is and it makes sparks. They are small and hard to light natural tinder with without some practice. I recommend you buy two and use one for practice.
Colhane 1 year ago
@Colhane Thanks for the info, at <$3 each, yea buying two is no problem. Shipping will probably cost me more than the two Hotsparks will.......LOL. Take Care :-))
SurviveN2 1 year ago
awesome video !
chaxdymt 1 year ago
While this kit may be great and all, I don't like the idea of putting something around my neck that is stronger than my neck ... imagine e.g. you're running or sliding down a slope or whatever and the paracord gets caught in a tree branch ...
aseglkj 1 year ago
@aseglkj I only have it out when in camp. 99% of the time it is inside my shirt for that reason.
Colhane 1 year ago
I wish I could find out more about that knife.
traderjoes 1 year ago
Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant! I ve had the knife for 12 plus yrs, and like you I do like the knife very much.. I have added some jimping to the top of the knife for a little more control. As time goes by the finish wears off so I use gun blue to restore its rust protection and its original luster. (G/96 brand seems to work best) Avoid the edge, it is an acid, neutralize it, oiler up good, and shes good as new. Again BRILLIANT !
cousinyak 1 year ago
do i hear gun shots a 6:17
mf863722 1 year ago
@mf863722 Yes there is a gun range about a mile from that area.
Colhane 1 year ago
You should add tin foil it light compact and you can make a bowl or cup
llpsk800 1 year ago
Fantastic video!!! Keep them coming.
snaponjohn100 1 year ago
did u use the back of the knife for striking?
nick617617 1 year ago
@nick617617 Normally yes but the back of the NRGS is rounded off. There's a small spot at the base of the blade I use for striking. No damage yet.
Colhane 1 year ago
Very cool survival kit! looking to make my first knife soon, and think I'll incorporate some of your ideas.
karikaru 1 year ago
this is probaubly the best review of a neck knife and neck knife survival kit on youtube. could you do a video on how to wrap the handel or a close up on the knife? keep these awsome vids comming.
OregonBackpacker 1 year ago
This video inspired me to make my own necknife kit. I would do a video on it but I just hate the sound of my voice. :-)
Angyal269 1 year ago
what do you do if you accidently looses your knife? dont see any snaplock on the sheath.
Skrattmannen91 1 year ago
@Skrattmannen91 The sheath retains the knife very well. The knifes shape is molded into the kydex. The knife does not even shift let alone fall out.
Colhane 1 year ago
Did you say sheeple at 6:16?lol
thewizardking13 1 year ago
@thewizardking13 Yes. There are opinions in this world I have no respect for whatsoever.
Colhane 1 year ago
@Colhane LOL.same here.Just was wondering if I'd heard what I thought I'd heard,and if it meant what I thought it meant.Way to slip that in there.lol.
thewizardking13 1 year ago
@Colhane X2 on Sheeple lol
demonjames 1 year ago
good little bit of kit you got there
wrighty3524 1 year ago
A+ for the Video
A+ for the Neck Knife
Griffith181 1 year ago
nice vide, i might have missed it, but what size is the blade on that knife, im considering buying the carson kneck knife, but its only inch blade so im not so sure about it
jhynesyahoo 1 year ago
@jhynesyahoo I think that blade is 3 1/4". If you google Newt Livesay you can find the specs on his page
jln6701 1 year ago
@jhynesyahoo It just happens to be hanging next to me on the bedpost. The cutting edge is 3 1/4 inches (8.5 cm if you're into that kind of thing). A one inch blade is pretty small. I have a Blind Horse Tiger Knapp with a 2.5 inch blade and that is about as small as I would like to go for a general purpose necker. As long as you have a decent handle you can do alot with a small knife.
Colhane 1 year ago
Very impressive and original kit.
Angyal269 1 year ago
Great info. Can anyone tell me how to make the cord adjustable? I've seen the two slip-knots over the main cord option, but can't figure out how to do that. Are there step by step instructions anywhere? Thanks.
jln6701 1 year ago
i hear an air plane
MrFerretlover 1 year ago
@MrFerretlover There was a small airfield about three miles away.
Colhane 1 year ago
Photon has had a Photon Freedom out for a bit that you can get with an optional covert nose addition which will protect the LED. Also comes with a regular on/off switch, plus squeeze function.
unionblade 1 year ago
@unionblade I have an Inova on there now that gives me hi/low beam and blink. It also has one touch on/off for hands free operation.
Colhane 1 year ago
Mac, Im in love with my BHK Tiger Knapp! I´ll be posting a review on it soon plus another "Thank-you-BCUSA-friends-and-BHK video" on my channel! Now I gotta figure a kit for it! Sth like yours, I guess! Bay the way, have you tried the pouches yet?
giutoniolo 1 year ago
well done a real barebone kit .just one question will a bk-11 be good to use as a backup survival knive?
darkarchon777 1 year ago
@darkarchon777 The BK-11 is one I would consider for a kit like this.
Colhane 1 year ago
The only thing I see about this setup (that may cause a problem) is the way your paracord is adjustable, there is a possibility that it will snag (the knife and sheath) and pull the cord tight around you neck. it is nice to be able to adjust this but, there are safer ways to do it. for instance, tie two slip knots over the main cord at each end of the cord. Just a thought! Love this overall setup!!!!
italia300 1 year ago
@italia300 In the bush I wear it inside my tucked in shirt unless I'm in camp. If it does get snagged, I do have a knife right there as well.
Colhane 1 year ago
Do you think you can show how to make that Knife Kit..? Like a step by step guide... It looks very useful...
Cruzzer777 1 year ago
great video. i really like this setup. the low profile of it is great!
cdanielh128 1 year ago
great video. i really like this setup. the low profile of it is great!
cdanielh128 1 year ago
Have you considered using Chlorine Dioxide Tablets ( for water purification? They are very compact and seem to kill all the nasties.
mrsdjsdj 1 year ago
great point of view about the topic, agree with you! thanks for all the info.
what i dont now is what brand/model is your knife?
LARGETRAPPER 1 year ago
what is it u have wraped around the sheath toi hold all that in? isit bike tire innertube?
mcelhenyma 1 year ago
@mcelhenyma Yes, that's just bike inner tube.
Colhane 1 year ago
@Colhane thats brilliant
mcelhenyma 1 year ago
I liked your neck knife system. I will incorporate it as well. I really like the way you use the rubber inner tubing along wiht the LED light.
Uriel1816 1 year ago
Dear Natureboy, Where are you getting those milk bags? Struck me as weird hearing it, but then I've never seen them.
Brandtalones 1 year ago
@Brandtalones
Check wherever you would shop for newborn baby stuff. The bags are good in that they have a double zip-lock seal and are designed to have a flat bottom when full. I didn't come up with the idea IIRC I read about it on the Bladeforums Wilderness and Survival Skills board.
Colhane 1 year ago
@Colhane Thank you, Sir. I have to agree with the "sheeple" bit. I remember eating a banana in a school hallway, trimming as I do with my no. 8 Opinel. I had the knife at my side, blade up, when this young fellow comes along, eyes popping out of his skull at my "brandishment."
Didn't it used to be common practice to swap pocketknives between men back in the day? 'Twas a friendly gesture to see how others organized their "kit."
Brandtalones 1 year ago
@Colhane haha take a leak i saw u give a grin after that
SUPERSAYENNICK 1 year ago
@Colhane hey how do you make a hot spark
SUPERSAYENNICK 1 year ago
@Brandtalones you could try unlubricated condoms. They are small, light, and hold a lot of water just stick it in a sock and fill it up.
CAsurvivalist 1 year ago
did u call the people Sheeple ??/
grappler321 1 year ago
@grappler321
No, not all of them. I called the ones who react emotionally to people carrying knives in the back country "sheeple". To me a knife is basic equipment for planet earth. There was a time when every man carried a knife of some sort. I think we have lost something as a culture by universally regarding anyone who carries a knife as dangerous.
Colhane 1 year ago 13
@Colhane
I carry my small carving sheath knife, and my large survival knife at all times. It looks funny to some people. I even pick up the kids at elementary wearing it. Until a policeman tells me I cannot wear it, I continue to do so. If I ever got a ticket for carrying it, it would be minimal, I would think.
downstube 1 year ago
@Colhane I run into this often. i grew up in the country and my father always carries a knife. most people seemed too or it was not uncommon. I live in a metropolitan area now and i still utilize my knife as a tool. when i wear my belt knife i notice i get looks more often than not. i have switched to a pocket knife or folding knife and that seems to alleviate this issue. I would never get into a hard work situation or back country where i did not have a good belt knife with me.
cdanielh128 1 year ago
@Colhane Hell, there was a point you weren't considered a man unless you carried one, knives are a basic tool that everyone should carry, I amazed the hell some one who was trying to change their tire on the road when the other blew out and wrapped the axel, since i always have either my Mora Clipper or CRKT Desert, i used the desert cut the tire.
demonjames 1 year ago
Very impressive. You seem to have incorporated everything you could really use into a small package around your neck. And though it is a small thing, I really appreciate your strategy using a whistle to keep your kit in a stealth status. Very well thought out and executed my friend. Thumbs up...and a new subscriber. ~Wolf
FatDaddy4Fun 1 year ago
@FatDaddy4Fun ......"I really appreciate your strategy using a whistle to keep your kit in a stealth status. Very well thought out and executed my friend. Thumbs up...and a new subscriber....."
I second this comment!
Uriel1816 1 year ago
awesome !
subgrinder 1 year ago
Fantastic small kit.
tekknorat 1 year ago
Very nice presentation.Great job. Thank you.
Cragdwella 1 year ago
Dave that's an awesome set-up! Very comprehensive and very well thought out! 5/5
Brian
mistwalker13 1 year ago
Dave, fine kit 5/5*. carried neck lite
but nrver thought of putting on that way. thanks much for info.----JC
bearpatch1 1 year ago
Very well done. I have swaped out candles for TRICK candles- they don't go out in the wind.
I enjoy your descriptive style.
whankerNJ 1 year ago
hi colhane.
very nice neck knife kit you have and its small i am hoping that the kit i am working on will be that small. but i can not get the bsa fire starter here in wales uk.
there is a scout store in usa that sell them for $2.99 but they want $25 postage
so i wont be getting one there.
keep the videos comming and best wishes to you from wales uk
1arbez 1 year ago
Very well thought out. As a suggestion: carry it cross body. Not around your neck. Prevents you from being strangled. Personally I prefer to carry Ferro rod, compass and light on a separate lanyard. Means that I don't have all my eggs in one basket. It's worth adding a AMK signal mirror to the back of the knife scabbard. Also may I suggest MP1 tablets rather than Pot permang?
leighrate 1 year ago
In normal use this is my back up system. It is very rare that I have to dig into the contents of this kit for my normal needs. In the bush I carry other gear on my person as well - Recta DP-2, Clor-in 1 tablets, ferro rod & treated cotton, Starflash signal mirror etc. This kit is my redundant gear.
Colhane 1 year ago
@leighrate If he's being strangled, he has a knife to cut the cord. :) hahah.
littlegreenwon 1 year ago
is there any place i can find this knife online?
tdegazio 1 year ago
I don't think Newt Livesay is making therm anymore but you can still find them secondhand occasionally. If I was to make a new one I'd look at the Becker Necker or the RAT Izula. You might have to have a straight sided kydex sheath made.
Colhane 1 year ago
not legal in cali
koky5150 1 year ago
Knife laws vary the world over. Big Boy rules, you have to decide if carrying something that might save your life is worth the risk of having someone decide it was a weapon. Here in the bush this is the smallest knife I carry. If someone thinks this is a weapon they will really have a problem with the 16 inch machete.
Colhane 1 year ago
Thanks for the reply and just to be clear, I enjoy your reviews. Just letting the people in CA know about our rules. Best of luck to you and keep truckin
koky5150 1 year ago
@koky5150 Smaller than the plam of your hand, is legal in CA for concealed carry. Larger, it must be in plain sight.
taylorsls 1 year ago
Its so perfect having a neck knife in combat or survival ... so easy to pull out
iTzzEuphoriaaaaaa 2 years ago 2
i just made a new sheath for my buck 119 made of leather orange duct tape and copper to put on the tip and to go over the blade to keep it from slashing through i also aded a sealed pack of matches
danecooktz 2 years ago
Great kit ! .I fixed a space blanket on the back of mine and a coupe of condoms.They weigh nothing and are great to for carrying water.Keep up the good work :D
jango2020 2 years ago
hopefully you use no spermicidal ones
Pntbll891 2 years ago
of course - if its good enough for the sas then its good enough for me.
jango2020 2 years ago
Asa married man (of the cloth), living in Brazil... there is no way I want to explain why I carry a condom in my kit. "To carry water....right..."
Here I normally carry a five liter bag they sell for carrying gasoline. That always struck me as a dangerous idea, but they make great emergency water carriers. They roll down to about the size of a 35mm film canister, too large for the neck knife but easily fit in other kits.
Colhane 1 year ago
Mr Colhane - Sir...I was in no way advocating for you to carry the same item on your neck kit.If you are a man of the cloth - married or both-(I do understand) it does not enable you to carry such items..The topic after all is neck knife kits.Condoms make great water carriers - fact.Many soldiers carry said water carriers as a survival back up because they do work.I will continue to carry my kit and if it saves my life or someone elses then so be it.God bless you sir.
Regards Jango2020.
jango2020 1 year ago
I was only commenting on why I don't include a condom in my kit as a water carrier. It is a workable option, just not for me for personal reasons.
Colhane 1 year ago
where can you purchase that knife?
nightwalker2830 2 years ago
I don't know if Newt is making these anymore. You would have to do a search.
Colhane 2 years ago
I like the 'Adjustable paracord" at 0:58
yet I cant see how you have it rigged up. If you already have not done a video on it. Could you possibly show us how your was done.
I have mine adjustable aswell but its with the use of a pushbutton stopper.
Thx Dave.
Rob.
RDPproject 1 year ago
Rob,
Stop the video at about 4 min 10 seconds. The cord is looped through the holes on the sheath and doubles back to the back side and under the upper rubber sleeve, poking our between the upper and lower. It runs between the two water bags. To adjust it I just grab the knot and pull to make it shorter.
Colhane 1 year ago
Cool.
Thanks for the quick reply Dave.
RDPproject 1 year ago
This Neck Knife Kit is awsome!! Great video!!!
mexicoxtremo10 2 years ago 8
Cool, Survivorman 2 :)
You should do an internet show, or do you? I just found this vid
moepippy 2 years ago
How much does this weigh, and what would you consider the maximum weight of a comfortable neck kit? Thanks.
bebertq 2 years ago
I really don't know how much it weighs. It is very comfortable, especially with the double loop of paracord to spread out the weight. The key to a kit like this, if you want to wear it concealed is keeping it thin.
Colhane 2 years ago
Those milk bags are a great addition to my kit. Tested out a couple and they really hold up. Thanks for the idea.
JRNY1605 2 years ago
I think I picked that tip up on Bladeforums, it's not mine.
Colhane 2 years ago
nice kit.
bigrob911 2 years ago
I got a RAT 3 and Izula, It's too short of handle and the 1095 isn't as strong on the RC3-did you say that was a Becker Necker?
desertcamelbak 2 years ago
The knife in the video is a Newt Livesay NRGS. It's made of 1095.
Colhane 2 years ago
stay away from RAT IZULA!
desertcamelbak 2 years ago
Why do you say that?
Colhane 2 years ago
Why whats wrong with RAT?
STRIKER520 2 years ago
RC3 is kewl, Izula is too small and the blade isn't all the great for anything!
desertcamelbak 2 years ago
thanks for the video colhane. I ordered the knife and received my NRGS knife about a week ago and I'm having a hard time finding the #4 polyester waxed line. Thanks for the idea I've been wearing this thing everywhere and no one knows I have it on.
nuckkingfuts 2 years ago
Glad to hear you got your NRGS, its a great knife.
The line is something I buy here in Brazil in shoe repair and saddle maker shops. A few rolls last a lifetime.
Colhane 2 years ago
what kinda tubes do you store the cotton in?
cubanbowie 2 years ago
They're just straws with the ends melted shut. Sometimes I fold them over and tape.
Colhane 2 years ago
Thanks for the great Ideas. Your video helped me decide to get the becker necker over the Izula because of the sheath design (square vs triangular). I put my kit together and love it. Thanks again.
cubanbowie 2 years ago
the bicycle tire tube is a smart idea, thanks
masterdurchgriff 2 years ago
u should brade your paracord neclace so u have more to work with
bladeking2013 2 years ago
Also, I really like this kit, and the video. Thanks!
m133573333 2 years ago
the LED will not be broken.
m133573333 2 years ago
You're probably right. I didn't like the way the bare bulb poked out and was exposed
I have since switched the Photon for an Inova that gives me a one touch on-off switch that also has high beam, low beam, and blink features. I like that the new light stays on hands free. The blink feature makes a really good night signal.
Colhane 2 years ago
That's a great kit. Ever think about adding a couple fish hooks? You could always bloodknot the inner paracord strands into at least 20ft of line.
JRNY1605 2 years ago
The place I had been using this kit primarily over the past few years was in Brazil at higher altitudes where there are no fish. I have fishing gear in my other kits. I see this kit as resolving shorter term problems, turned around on a dayhike, out past dark, maybe spend the night.
Colhane 2 years ago
I see, thanks for the video. It's very thorough and well done.
JRNY1605 2 years ago
Hey man great video and i love ur kit. Just a little info iv tested several flint rods and the scout one you have i have broken twice and have only bin able to start one fire with. If it is your last resort i guess its fine but there are way better fire steels.
KnifeCrazzzzy 2 years ago
I've been using those little BSA Hotsparks for years and never had a problem with them. They are small and sometimes have trouble lighting natural materials but I've never broken one.
Colhane 2 years ago
Well mybe u just have more luck with them than me i guess i just like the bigger ones better. thanks again for the video
KnifeCrazzzzy 2 years ago
6:16 - "No problem for the sheeple."
Exactly.
I constantly get asked why I carry a knife into the woods with me. Even if it's a little RAT IZULA.
O.o
JoshReinholdUSMC 2 years ago
You should sell these
worknlikeadog 2 years ago 4
great kit. thanks for the ideas
wildguys2 2 years ago
Great video. Any chance you can tell me how you tied the cordage?
wildmutt1978 2 years ago