My 4 Favorite Neck Knives / Neck Knives In Public - Preparedmind101

[@CedricAda]

People never notice my knife because I get around in assless chaps most days and who really has the time to look at two unusual things at once

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Hello, miss Malkavian.

[@49giants3]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors now you have to make a video in assless chaps. 😂

[@AngelHaycock]

W.t.f. lol.

[@MrRugercat45]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors well, uh, they probably noticed both butt cheeks at once, right? I don’t think they’ll notice the knife because after the butt cheeks and ass less chaps my brain would be so stunned it would take a while to process anything.

[@gideonstactical]

Great video on the other side of the coin, laughed at the fishing part in the beginning. I really like the point at the end about How do you present yourself to the world is how it will react to you. Good stuff brother!

[@danielruthven2739]

Lol, I was looking to see if you would respond to this video. people love to pit peoples opinions against eachother just to start something.

[@danielruthven2739]

Lol, I was looking to see if you would respond to this video. people love to pit peoples opinions against eachother just to start something.

[@listenup455]

Aaron, I wish I had listened to you man. I bought a few neck knives last year and I just never carry them.

[@jam7661]

my left ear loved this video

[@jacobsebastien3910]

I have 2 left ears

[@Son_Of_Scotland]

I thought it was my ear plugs lol

[@idiothenk]

Really laughed out loud by this comment 😆

[@CaptainAiryca]

Bark River knives are so shiny and awesome. Also, I totally agree with you about being positive and kind about carrying knives if someone is sketched out by it. very easy way to diffuse tense vibes and possibly share the knife bug with someone else. :)

[@zeke1eod]

Man only you could say curb stomp a kitten and cause me to burst out in laughter! Keep up the great videos!

[@knownaigm]

I don't carry it as a necker but the Bark River Bravo EDC is, in my opinion, one of the absolute quintessential "must own" knives. While I love every knife I own, most of them all have specific things they excel at and things they aren't great for. My big ass knives are killer around the camp or hard use yard work while my folders and smaller fixed blades are great for carving or food prep or edc and sometimes a knife can overlap into 2 categories. The Bravo EDC on the other hand excels in almost every category except super hard use. I can edc this thing very easily and use it for office tasks, home tasks, kitchen tasks, general edc tasks, yet I can confidently head out for a weekend hiking trip with it and not feel like I need a bigger knife. When I am really honest about what I actually NEED out of a knife, the Bravo EDC literally covers all categories. It carves like a dream, splits wrist sized sticks for a camp stove, preps food quite well, excels at general edc tasks, carries easily around the neck, on the hip, in a pack or in the pocket, it is exceptionally comfortable to use in every grip, would likely be a good game knife, and is durable as hell. If I had to choose just 10 or so knives while all others would cease to be made, the Bravo EDC would make the cut.

[@rexdoran2051]

I EDC a CRKT 2387. I bought it from LOWES on a whim and love it. It got me hooked on neck knives and I have purchased 3 or 4 more but always go back to the CRKT. I just got a Schrade SCHF60 today (no idea how it got into my Amazon cart) and it may replace the CRKT. Great video by the way.

[@abbeybremner4162]

Terrific skinner you designed. Beautiful and functional

[@danofiremano]

I started with an ESEE Izula and now carry the CRKT Minimalist Bowie. Usually when I'm hiking in case I fall and get my pack snagged I can hopefully cut myself loose. When I'm in a sketchy area I have a double edged dagger neckker from RUKO that is defensive only and wore under my shirt in those places. Where I live I can wear any of my gear pretty much anyplace!

[@yourfilipinotv6477]

Flashlight and Knife are the most essential EDC Tool/Gear for me, as well as multi tool.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Your videos are great Chris! I really enjoy them. they are informative and you don't mince words, which i appreciate. i wish more of you guys would do some videos with a focus on us ladies, and no I don't mean what we can get that is pink! Thanks again Chris! xo Merry Christmas or whatever you celebrate this time of year!

[@MrDangles66]

Hey Chris just ordered a JX3 with Maple handles. Im loving the JX4. I cant wait to get my hands on more of your work.

[@shrooman777]

Hey Chris. Nice comments about interacting with people. I actually used a Para 3 recently to pop an airbag on an overturned car and handed it to another guy who used it to cut a lady’s seatbelt. Instant great story if anyone asks why I carry a knife. PS lady was ok.

[@CovertOutdoors]

That bark river knife looks really nice. Have to get one of those. My necker is a MT Genesis. Thanks for the video and insight.

[@tonywestin9018]

I second the Mono V. Stereo. When I carry a neck knife I wear it inside my shirt. Chicago..... :)

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

I have just never been able to warm up to neck knives. I don't know what it is. I'd be willing to try the JX3 and the BR EDC. The JX3 looks about perfect for your stated design purpose and the BR looks to be about perfect for, well, EDC!

[@jeramylawlor3890]

Agreed that how one presents one's self is 90% of the issue.I myself have a resting mean mug.I love knives.Thanks for the tips I will use them the next time I run into questions about knives I am wearing.

[@TACHILL]

i really like the Esee knives. my fav one for the neck knife would be the izula though

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Agree' My favorite neck knife is My Esee Stainless Steel Izula with black G-10 handles 💪 🇺🇸

[@charleslarson3152]

Chris, that's sound advice on responding to a person's interest in your neck knife. Out here in Arizona, we also have great knife laws so that part is cool and I find that most people if treated with a friendly up beat attitude, will respond in kind.

[@Countryprepper]

[@preparedmind101]

+Country Prepper Haven't seen it. Probably not. I'm kinda spoiled now, unfortunately. In the beginning we mock stuff like supersteels. Eventually you get assimilated.

[@jasonabel6270]

PREPAREDMIND101 hey Chris the past two videos of yours has had volume only coming out of the left headphone. Thanks for the video.

[@Countryprepper]

Jason Abel Worked fine on my computer.

[@Countryprepper]

PREPAREDMIND101 You won't catch any shit from me about supersteels. One of my goals is to spoil myself with a high end knife so I can help out the "elite" craftsmen with reviews and be able to show more variety on my channel. I've always found if you're not working to better your situation you'll get stuck in a rut and its hard to get out. Been there before and don't want it to happen again.

[@jasonabel6270]

Country Prepper did you use headphones? I tried two different headphones one plug in and one Bluetooth and its only on his video and only on his last two videos. Any other video of his or any other video works just fine.

[@teaempire7929]

I love neck knives. At one point, it was the only thing I could rely on for defense in a suboptimal situation and I am grateful I had it.

[@Ninjafluff]

your vids are looking much better now at 1080p. keep em coming bud.

[@8triagrammer]

I love the Hide Out. In an urban environment where bushcrafting isn't an issue, it's small with a streamlined sheath and it doesn't print if you have it under a T shirt. It comes scary sharp. I'd only use it for self defense or for whatever if in SHTF mode..

[@davecooper6551]

i have the wharncliffe,tanto and bowie crkt neck knives and yeah its one of the mov steels but i really like them . got all 3 at lowes for less than 20 bucks each . i use whatever one im wearing daily . my state has constitutional carry so i tend to keep mine under my shirt when im out . great vid 101

[@jmuk3571]

Love your videos man and really enjoy your no bullshit approach to all of your reviews.

[@brandona.6337]

Hey Tanner great vid and I totally agree with you on how to defuse a conversation about the blade that you're carrying weather it's around your neck or on your hip ! I have the BR EDC in black micarta just like the one in this vid and I love it awesome EDC blade great cutter for almost anything ! I've been a sub from the beginning and enjoy watching most of your reviews thanks again for all of your vids and information 👍🏻🇺🇸⚔🛡

[@scottsherman5262]

I was so glad to hear you say that you don't think 1095 is the bees knees any longer. Nothing wrong w it, of course, if it's HT'd properly (I'm legally required to say that), it's a fine knife steel....but much better steels exist with which to make all sorts of knives, so it's cool to see that you've evolved on this. & I'm not a steel snob (I am), I'm just saying that several of the CPM steels, 52100, etc., are noticeably all around "better" performers in real world knife applications. Now, if you'll excuse me, I do need to locate a ladder to assist in getting down off of this high horse. Thanks for another great vid Chris!

[@jakebriley6493]

My go to for "Why do you have that knife?" is "Oh opening packages, sandwiches that kinda thing. You'd be surprised how much they come in handy!" and a smile.

[@keithvantassel8271]

great video! neck knife's are a universal tool for edc

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I agree with what you said right before the intro. 👍 Great thoughts on wearing in public. I have gotten the “That’s a felony!” To which I reply “Not. It isn’t concealed.”

[@pappy451]

love that Bravo . the rest , not so much .( the second one would be handy but i already have a similar knife , a but smaller , but very close in shape of blade and handle . thanks for the review .

[@futuresonex]

I use several different neck knives for different reasons, but some that I like are the Mini-Tac Skinner & Kiridashi from Cold Steel as well as their Best Pal 2.5" push dagger. (I also have a Mini-Tac Tanto, but it's a bit too heavy for my taste.) The first two work well for both self defense and utility while the push dagger is pretty much for defense only. You can use it for opening boxes, but it's mostly for unzipping bad guys. Those knives are all pretty affordable. I also have a Bark River Ultra-light Bushcrafter with blue & gold elder burl scales and mosaic pins that I like a lot. That one is not affordable, but it sure is pretty! Moras also make pretty decent neck knives when you're in the field. When I'm in the field I almost always have a neck knife of some description. I generally carry a large fixed blade on my belt -- my 'survival knife' for lack of a better term -- and I keep a smaller carving or bushcraft knife around my neck. Those two, along with my Leatherman Surge, my Victorinox Swisschamp and often a 'tactical folder' of some type (love my Kershaw Blur) make up my outdoor knife system, emphasis on 'system'. They all work together, and they each have their own jobs to do. I am not a 'one tool option' guy!

[@Krusherdawg]

Curb stompin' kittens....sounds like a punk rock band lol, think I'll need to make up some t-shirts with that logo on it....awesome Christmas gift! Thanks Chris!

[@sdwalker31]

I have the Hide Out as well. Love that knife and I do use it for a utility knife. EDC that and my Bushbat.

[@daryooshfatemi]

10 to one I prefer your design as my necker. Great one 🔪✨

[@joevincer8337]

Cold steel Tanto spike for me. Use it daily . Full tang ,scandi grind, razor sharp!!! 4" blade 8" over all.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I love the Candiru and see it as the perfect neck knife...

[@Son_Of_Scotland]

I love my neck knife and its an E.D.C. I never leave home without it!

[@scoopdedoop2673]

neck knives rock... my murray carter Kajiki is my Grail neck knife, use that thing daily, still looks good after about 3 years of hard use

[@remfj40]

Thanks for the advise regarding like, Did not know it generated other activity. Thanks for the videos and advise.

[@HBC258]

Cool video and great advice on how to defuse a situation.

[@mikeb.2166]

So this video ends at 6:50 where we finish about the Bark River that is the best knife :) Seriously - I like this channel and keep up the great work! Not for nothing but the best thing about this channel that I liked so far and that doesn't get enough credit IMO is your commitment to keeping (and getting into) decent physical shape. IMO that is the most important prep before you get into all the 'tools' that are important and that is overlooked by most. Maybe you can do some videos focusing more on stamina, strength, etc. Many will falter on physical conditioning or mental stamina in a dire situation despite spending money on buying prepper gear or lots of EDC kit.

[@preparedmind101]

+Mike B. I've dialed back a bit. I still do the cardio, but the weights I've dialed back on how hard I go. Just kept constantly getting hurt. Facing the fact that I'm getting old.

[@williamgale8056]

Just started to conceal carry. Got my firearm ,Shield 9mm , My holster, Stealth Gear AIWB And belt, Storm Rider Warlord, on the way.. Yes, very proud. And very much broke. I'm just looking for a last ditch knife. Not planning on bush crafting or anything. May get used on occasion. Was liking the Gerber Ghost Strike Or the Bear Grylis para knife. I fell in love with the Esee Candiru on this vid. Just what I'm looking for. If not tor the price. And do I see right the sheath is extra? Just wondering what you thought about the Gerbers or if can suggest similiar knives for as cheap or cheaper?

[@ronschramm9163]

William Gale...from personal experience, the Bear Grylls line of stuff is, well, overhyped crap. I had one I won in a auction when I lived in Alaska and the handle broke after a couple of months of use...not even hard use, just camp chores...went immediately back to my original Cold Steel products.

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

I choose the CRKT Minimalist drop point. I was amazed at how comfortable the handle is. For $25 I don't think you can find a better knife. My second choice is the long discontinued Cold Steel K4 Neck Knife. I'm glad I picked up a good dozen or more before they went away.

[@gooseguy815]

Would you be interested in selling one of the K4s?

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

@@gooseguy815 Good luck, they had over 30, only 6 are left.

[@SCGORDOSWORLD]

Chris....I would love to have a Pocket Samurai. Looks like a great EDC addition. Thanks for the opportunity.

[@zalleywaalley8227]

Yeah, curb stopping the kittens, that was another one I had to pause the video due to laughter. And in response to the other comment when I explained the Mall Ninja thing to him, that was the second time and that conversation that I was dabbing tears of laughter with that lightning struck look LMAO. My friend that I am talking about is literally a rocket scientist but yet LOL dumb as a box of rocks

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

love the necker jx3 and the video good job brother. love your channel I've been following you for a wile. and love your work. would love to have your support as well. keep up the great work

[@PrioritySurvival]

Nice channel, subbing to you.

[@darrellbowen1582]

As always great video ! Keep up the great work ! 👍

[@dannym7783]

Another informative video. What are your thoughts on boot knives?

[@matthewadler1329]

Hot damn JX knives are sweet. I gotta save up. I've come back to this video 4x in 6 months. When that happens, I know that I need to pull the trigger

[@eddieking2976]

Hey Chris. How about doing your 4 favorite OTF knives video if you haven't already.

[@zalleywaalley8227]

Every time you mention Mall Ninjas I just start rollin LOL. I mentioned mall ninjas to a friend of mine whom is in his early 30s (I'm 52) and the blank look on his face was absolutely hysterical

[@preparedmind101]

+Gregory M most people under 40 don't know the origin.

[@bohay33]

have to be filled in on the mall ninjas. lol.

[@jeffanders5538]

The Bark River EDC is my favorite if I had one!!! yes the ELMAX LOVE IT.

[@Wideranger]

Great video Chris especially the second part.

[@HonoluluTita]

As an older lady for mainly defensive purposes I'd like to find a small palm push type neck knife. I have a Schrade SCHF54 but have to wear it on my hip with Nite Ize lock clip. I feel safer with it but want a necker too.

[@Apex_grind562]

Great vid. Love your design! Congrats

[@martinneps9387]

The last one that you Showed Where can I get one of those and how much are they please comment back I am very intrested in that 1 thank you very much

[@nigelthornberry7695]

Always like thease videos it was an interesting topic and that was great advice about the bank situation aswell thanks chris appreciate it alot keep up the great work

[@markbearden5764]

I made a kydex neck sheath for a Mora stainless companion, lightweight, cheap and big enough to use.

[@jeremiahwyant3374]

i work as a security guard my duty neck knife is a crkt minimalist keraman. light weight and easy to hide. my "woods" knife is a kbar necket becker knife.

[@45ACP_9mm]

Ohio has a very good knife law. I was born and raised in NE Ohio and don't see any reason to leave. Good video.

[@comeandtakeit_bushcraft5705]

Good advice chris.. great video too bud...

[@popculturechameleon5100]

great video- you have been making knives for awhile now- I think your fans would love to hear the story of how you got your start knife making. maybe you can do that kind of video on your ramblings of a prepaired mind channel

[@preparedmind101]

+POPCULTURE CHAMELEON (calibur 454) Easy. Nobody made what I wanted.

[@fanofrunbot9771]

Chris, I really think you should have included some of the push daggers for neck use. The Cold Steel SafeMaker II is ideal for neck and versatile too for belt or boot.

[@gordonstevenson535]

The only neck knife that has peeked my interest is the Mora Eldris before seeing that Bark River. Thanks.

[@Lellobeetle]

Was busted by an asshat woman for a freaking BG knife in my pocket that I never even touched. Some people don't even bother asking before flipping out.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

My favorite neck knife is My Esee Stainless Steel Izula with black G-10 handles 💪 🇺🇸

[@cbr600rrturbo]

lol I say the same thing about it being the oldest tool

[@mraBJJ33]

I got a helle mandra, love it so far. needed some stainless in my life with the humidity of East texas =)

[@survivaliskey4383]

great video buddy!! have you heard of the new schrade neck knife I believe it's the schf46

[@theloneoutdoorsman]

I don't know if it's youtube loading slow or not but for whatever reason seems the last two videos are mono only vs stereo videos before them are fine can still hear it good though. I only have one neck knife as of now but plan on getting more. Seen a few good ones in your videos

[@preparedmind101]

+The Lone Outdoorsman I think that Mic might be shot. I gotta get a new lav mic too.

[@SonoraSlinger]

Always have my Tracker T4 on my neck. Goes on when I wake up, comes off when I bathe or go to bed. l swear by it

[@jeromeohlson6971]

Hi Chris - Like your review on neck knives. I just have a non - knife related question though. I quite like the sunglasses you have on in this video. What make are they?

[@Berzerk29]

Curb stomped a kitten. Lmao. That made me laugh.

[@anthonyrampino7734]

I've been looking at the bravo edc and the jx3. What do you think about the Isula 2 for a neck knife? Also that is good advice for curious people when they see the knife!

[@zoomer101xue7]

In my opinion 1095 or 1095CV is where field sharpening ends. Im not ready to leave that functionality yet ;)

[@laststarfighter5335]

I love my little blades! I carry either the crkt wharncliff or the crkt bowie on my neck, and always always have my Tops msk 3.5 on my belt in a homemade leather sheath. Chris,I remember you had a tops msk, what happened to it?

[@davidkelly1298]

re-do this one.I would really like to know what you think about neckers

[@amir378]

I like your philosophy man.

[@alexlammk]

I do . I do pushed the thumb up icon.

[@rdeniro12]

Hey Chris great video. Just curious, what are your gun laws in your town?

[@shannonwaldhauer3345]

CRKT Folt's Minimalist wyclif point, carry it everyday most people don't even realize its a knife

[@Wolverine-hj2cd]

Have you ever heard of the "Real Steel" brand? I have one of their neck knives in D2 steel, with another on the way, and for 36 bucks I think they're fantastic.

[@mauriziobarbati9081]

Complimenti,bel video. Io adoro Barkriver Bravo EDC.Ps.. quale sarebbe il costo,volendo comprarne uno? Grazie

[@ArminHirmer]

very interesting, thank you

[@mrq1701]

$55 for the Candiru. How much was the Sheath? I wear a Tops Tibo in S35VN. It came with a nice kydex sheath for $135.

[@abbeybremner4162]

Aaaah. I want a bark river so bad for a hunting knife. In New Zealand that would cost me $800…. I’ll keep dreaming. So beautiful

[@kiltedcripple]

what's up with the audio in these last couple videos? I'm only getting audio in my left speaker, except during your intro.

[@preparedmind101]

+Lipzig Schweitzer Mic died. I don't hear the difference in editing.

[@lostworldvideogames]

PREPAREDMIND101 is it possible to still get the JX3 with hammer marks in the blade? Such a great look.

[@CristianoNogueiraBushcraft]

Sorry, Chris, but I've got to ask you: What do you think of the BK-13?

[@paulluke3724]

top class vid ! good job Chris!

[@zztoninho]

Very good video!

[@jonpatterson5668]

I carry my crkt minimalist every day....skin with it I do everything with it

[@erickrios3738]

I really like that jx3 it's awesome!!

[@adrianawrey3069]

Awesome video

[@CheshireCanary]

Thanks Chris. That's how I deal with people when I carry my firearm, which is always

[@johnbeaver7537]

Oh wow that Esee Candiru is a sharp looking little knife 👍 And that CS toothpick 🙃

[@travisconrad5035]

I have The Hideout from Cold Steel it's an awesome EDC

[@bigvisk1125]

my favorite budget neck knife us a hossum designed le duck. favorite expensive one us a hossum dog tag in cpm3v. i usually carry a cheap necker with a nice folder, or the other way around.

[@andrews2405]

bahaha! curb stomped a kitten! priceless!

[@zalleywaalley8227]

Yeah I remember you mentioning that but it was that absolutely blank look