Neck knife conversion…

[wildschwein]

#2670

Just thought I would share the results of a DIY project. Long story short is that I wanted to give a neck knife a try, but didn’t have the funds to get one. So instead I grabbed some elk leather and make a neck sheath for my usual go to knife. Turned out not too bad.

[Stephen Graf]

#12221

Nice artwork on the front! I wonder if the lanyard was thicker if it would hold up better and not irritate your neck so much…

I was always told in safety class never to wear anything around my neck that could take more than 10 pounds before breaking. Our ID badges had a breakaway lanyard which was a piece of cord with the 2 ends affixed with one of those slip-tight spring things that hold a bag’s drawstring closed. Looks like the knot might slip pretty easy.

I do a lot of tree stand hunting, so that’s why I am wondering.

[steveschrank]

#12510

I like the sheath it looks nice.I was wondering what the specs on the knife are.

[wildschwein]

#12891

Hello Steve Graf. I was thinking the same thing as far as hanging myself went, thats why I went with the leather lace rather than a shoelace. I am not positive on the breaking strength, but I can snap it with my hands so figured it should be safe.
And for the other Steve, I wish I could provide more info about the knife but all I know is that it was made by a local at our Grande Prairie Farmers Market, who has since sadly passed away. I bought it for about $60 dollars around four years ago and have never regretted it. The handle fits my hand so well that when this knife needs replacing I will send it to a custom knife maker so that he can duplicate or build on to it. The steel keeps a wicked edge as well.

[Stephen Graf]

#13381

I look forward to hearing how it works. But listen, when you are elbow deep in the chest cavity of that big old bull moose next fall, take it off first. I know you don’t want that sheath all gooped up! 😀

[William Warren]

#15209

Nice work! I’ve been thinking about converting one of mine to a neck knife. I could probably just add a lanyard of some type. Good point Steve on the breaking strength, had not though about that.

[NavySkyPilot]

#15682

Another safety concern- paratroopers nowadays stay clear of leather sheaths. A parachutle landing fall, very similar to falling from a tree stand, can easily push a knife through the sheath and into the jumper. Around one’s neck that can be a bad, deadly, event. Something cool can leave you cold- as in dead.

[bruc]

#16172

Interesting looking knife as well!! Custom?
Good looking sheath !!

Bruce

[FUBAR]

#16229

Good job, looks nice8) I was thinking of making a neck knife setup for when I am backpacking

[Mark Turton]

#16951

Wildschwein, welcome to the club I like neck knives but of recent years have been using longer lanyards and carrying them under my arm. I guess its all personal preference but under my arm it’s well out of the way and low enough so that I can access it with either hand and if needs be stick it under my belt to keep it out of the way.

Against all the good advise I use parachute cord with a fisherman’s knot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman%27s_knot

Like the sheath.

Mark.

[surveyor527]

#24227

Wildschwein wrote: Just thought I would share the results of a DIY project. Long story short is that I wanted to give a neck knife a try, but didn’t have the funds to get one. So instead I grabbed some elk leather and make a neck sheath for my usual go to knife. Turned out not too bad.

Excellent job! That stick looks like it belongs in your new sheath!!
I have the perfect candidate for a neck sheath, and a buddy who’s good with leather tools – I can’t lose on this one!

[Homer]

#25846

Not trying to rain on this picnic, but just wondering if in some uptite urban places a neck knife worn inside a shirt might be considered a concealed weapon? But then, I guess few guys wear them all the time, like I do the Swiss Army knife in a sheath on my belt. Cute little things, for sure, but since the days of dogtags I can’t stand to have anything hanging around my neck. So I carry my small extra knife in a sheath sewn to my armguard. Lots of ways to skin a deer, I reckon.

[Brennan Herr]

#26461

Homer,
I guess it would depend on where you live, but in PA it is not a concealed weapon and perfectly legal. But just a word of caution…if you have it on and are dealing with the police be sure to tell them you have it. It is a nice gesture and will help to keep you from getting unduly harmed.

[runamuck]

#26928

Nice work love the knife looks like its as sweet as sugar. Tragic that such a craftsman passed on. I prefer a horizontal sheath on the hip to the neck or traditional vertical ones. I do have a knife on the strap of my possibility bag though and love it. The whole neck safety thing is a lot like the Small of the Back holster thing (SOB). That is where the argument is that is you fall you’ll break your back. Is there a single case of it happening? Probably but the chances are of it happening are less than you winning $300 million on the next lottery drawing. The concealed weapon issue is a tricky one, here in Idaho a pocket knife is a concealed weapon if the cops want to push it, because of the way the law is written. They rarely do this especially if you let them know you have the knife. It does make sense to check local laws.

[David Petersen]

#27551

Runamuck — aside from making it yourself, do you know anyone marketing horizontal sheaths for small belt knives? I saw one recently on a friend and really like it, but he couldn’t remember where he got it. Sorry to bend the thread here, but that’s the way the conversations often go. Thanks, dp

[purehunter]

#27721

Dave,
Scott Teaschner at wyomingwildlifeartistry.com is a fine leather worker that builds horizontal sheaths. He can also sell knives to go with them if you so desire.

Craig

[runamuck]

#27895

trackofthewolf.com has three general horisontal sheaths from $10-28. Also I buy a lot of my leathers from The Leatherman website is blackpowderbags.com. He does custom orders so if you have a knife you want a sheath for send the dementions and he’ll make if for you. I have a lot of his leather products and they are the best i’ve seen. Supple and very strong with great stiching that despite my abuse has yet to fray or seperate. I know of several of his items that are right now on their second and third tours in Iraq and still going strong. I admit to my bias but I am also loyal to small buisnesses and high quality. Let me know what you decide on I’m always looking for new leather lol its my addiction.

Erik

P.s Craig thanks for the website checking it out now.

[purehunter]

#27928

Erik,
Scott’s webite is not up as far as I know but he does answer his phone. His work is VERY good but its a wee bit more expensive than 10-28 bucks. He will send you pics or direct you to where he has posted them.

I’m gonna check out blackpowderbags.com since I’m always looking for quality products and craftsmen.

Thanks

[runamuck]

#27947

Thanks I found that out, but he has stuff all over including 3rivers archery, and it looks like nice stuff. The ones I quoted are generic sheaths cheap and functional for those that want to try it out. For me I want the best and am willing to pay for it, the second website I posted is the same way as Scott, although instead of archery he is black powder. I’m going to look at Scotts stuff cause I need an achery leatherworker so thanks for the info!

Erik

[wywildart]

#28884

Hey Guys,
Craig gave me a heads up that some of you are intrested in some of my gear. I am working on a website it should be up in a couple of weeks. We will have buy it nows and I will keep adding gear as time goes on. I work full time in a saddle shop here in Cody Wy and I am working real hard to get a full line of quality gear going. If any one has any questions you can email me at scott@wyomingwildlifeartistry.com or phone at 307 587 9979.
Thanks Scott.

[David Petersen]

#30029

Welcome, Scott. We hope you’ll hang around and chat with us from time to time. While this is a bit off-topic, if even half the folks who regularly visit here silently would post from time to time, well, my job as moderator would be infinitely harder, but even more fun. We try hard to make it open and friendly and assure that nobody ever has to worry about being insulted simply for expressing polite opinions. dp

[Reg Darling]

#51771

Instead of simply knotting the the leather lace, carefully cut a slit near one end with an xacto knife. Then put the other end through the slit and tie a knot in it to keep it from too readily pulling back through. Then you can use a loosely tied knot to adjust the length to fit the situation, clothing, etc.

[Patrick]

#51857

Nice job Wildschwein!

Steve Graf wrote: I was always told in safety class never to wear anything around my neck that could take more than 10 pounds before breaking. Our ID badges had a breakaway lanyard which was a piece of cord with the 2 ends affixed with one of those slip-tight spring things that hold a bag’s drawstring closed. Looks like the knot might slip pretty easy.

I do a lot of tree stand hunting, so that’s why I am wondering.

Excellent point to consider Steve!

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