Wearing a neck knife

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I recently got a kydex "neck knife" sheath for my Bark River PSK and am curious how other people wear it. If the cord or ball chain is too short it's not easily accessible and if it's too long it will likely swing back and forth and side to side. I bought the sheath with mountain biking in mind as I like to have a small knife accessible and, even though I've never had a problem, have developed something of a nervous habit of checking my pocket to make sure the folder is still clipped to my pocket. Any suggestions or experience to mention?
 
I love wearing my neck knife while hiking/camping. I have a Bark River Pro Scalpel. It's just a matter of adjusting the length until you find the sweet spot.
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I'm assuming the paracord has never strangled you as some suggest it might?
 
How do you carry all your other stuff while you ride? The tools, the spare tube, air or pump, water, etc?
 
CPP said:
I'm assuming the paracord has never strangled you as some suggest it might?
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The paracord is barely held in one of the holes on the sheath. With any pressure, it pulls through.

The importance of a release mechanism on anything around your neck cannot be emphasized enough.

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I didn't think of that, I tried melting the ends just thick enough to hold, but couldn't get it right.

If I am riding locally–which is usually the case–I keep the spare, pump, and levers in a small bag attached to the seat. I had to route one of the velcro straps though the seat so it wouldn't prevent the dropper post from engaging in its lowest position. Otherwise a backpack for longer rides.

For a long time a just carried a folder clipped in my pocket, then recently a Victorinox Farmer in pocket sheath in a zipper pocket. I think the neck knife would be less irritating with paracord than ballchain.
 
Danke, thanks for the suggestions, I'll probably do something along those lines but I just trimmed down what I bring biking so I was exploring different options. I really like my Bark River knives and thought it would be cool to bring one along on a ride
 
CPP said:
Danke, thanks for the suggestions, I'll probably do something along those lines but I just trimmed down what I bring biking so I was exploring different options. I really like my Bark River knives and thought it would be cool to bring one along on a ride
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Some riders I know put all their tools in a cut down water bottle and then in a bottle cage. It shouldn't be too much trouble to strap a knife in there too.

For me I like a knife clipped to my jersey pocket, or to my shorts if I"m wearing baggies with pockets. I have ridden and worked out with a neck knife and found that it does vanish. I use a ball chain necklace so it won't choke me.
 
I like to either use a ball chain or cordage with one of those little plastic barrel snaps.
My neck knife I so small that I don't ever notice it's there, and if anyone sees it they think it's just a necklace. since I carry it as a tool I'll never tuck it under a shirt because then it's not as fast.
BTW I also use a leather sheath as it's more comfortable.
 
If the ball chain isn't comfortable enough you can just pull the innards out of the para cord and tie a small piece of wire to the end of the ball chain and pull it through the para cord. It works great and you can leave just enough of the ball chain end sticking out as you want. That way the ball chain can just break away if needed.
 
d762nato said:
If the ball chain isn't comfortable enough you can just pull the innards out of the para cord and tie a small piece of wire to the end of the ball chain and pull it through the para cord. It works great and you can leave just enough of the ball chain end sticking out as you want. That way the ball chain can just break away if needed.
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I was going to try this this weekend, melting the the ends of the cord just before the clasp.
 
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If the ball chain isn't comfortable enough you can just pull the innards out of the para cord and tie a small piece of wire to the end of the ball chain and pull it through the para cord. It works great and you can leave just enough of the ball chain end sticking out as you want. That way the ball chain can just break away if needed.
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Why bother with wire? I simply pulled 6 of the 7 strands in my paracord out, tied the remaining strand to the ball chain, and pulled the chain through. Then I melted the ends of the paracord to the chain to prevent it from unraveling, leaving about 1" of the ball chain exposed so the chain can break away
 
The ball chain necklace is the easiest, cheapest, most reliable (regarding choke safety) and overall most comfortable carry method IME

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When I do wear a neck knife, which is rare, I wear it rigged over my neck but under my arm. Very good for concealment, access, not wobbling and your neck isnt so chokable(if that's a word)...

Edit:. I have an adjustable rig made with paracord...
Also, I see you only used one eyelets. Using the other would help cut down wobble...
 
CPP said:
I recently got a kydex "neck knife" sheath for my Bark River PSK and am curious how other people wear it. If the cord or ball chain is too short it's not easily accessible and if it's too long it will likely swing back and forth and side to side. I bought the sheath with mountain biking in mind as I like to have a small knife accessible and, even though I've never had a problem, have developed something of a nervous habit of checking my pocket to make sure the folder is still clipped to my pocket. Any suggestions or experience to mention?
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I would use paracord and the breakaway barrels which are sold various places (cheap). With the breakaway feature, I suspect you will still occasionally make sure the knife is around your neck if you are in the woods especially if you are crawling under logs and through brush. I keep mine when I wear a neck knife as short as possible but sliding it under an arm (as suggested) works too. It just depends on what you are doing when you wear it. I would also suggest using two hands to remove the knife from the sheath at all times if for no other reason than safety.
 
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