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Written by Joe Flowers. Author Archive »

Hardcore Neck Knife Reports For Any Duty!

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When I think of a utility fixed blade, the knife style that first enters my mind is a neck knife. Neck knife designs are utilitarian by nature. This design, for the most part, is a great way to carry a strong, dependable fixed blade without the weight of a normal belt knife. Compact, yet tough, this is a common choice for the more experienced backpackers, kayakers, survivalists and other blade users who need to keep their load light.

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Bill Harsey and Chris Reeve also realized a well-designed neck knife had potential as a utility tool for those in the military. Both makers’ knives have a legacy that includes flawless craftsmanship and rugged design that has proven itself many times on the battlefield. The Chris Reeve Sebenza knife could be considered a Ferrari of the folder knife world. The “Professional Soldier” neck knife stemmed from the requests of combat troops wanting a dependable back-up blade that was compact, tactical, and useful in a variety of situations where a larger knife might not be as ideal. While talking to Chris on the phone, he reported that many soldiers, including Special Forces soldiers, normally keep their large blades in their packs when jumping. This knife can be strapped onto MOLLE gear and offers both a lightweight blade and a shackle wrench handy when the larger blade may not be at hand.

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