NECK KNIFE SURVIVAL KIT | Last Ditch Option!

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

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[@arctodussimus6198]

I have a few neck knife kits put together. I think it’s a good “just in case” backup. A dog-tag signal mirror will fit under that whistle without adding bulk to the system. If it stays under your shirt, there’s little chance of it snagging on something. If you wear a button-up shirt, just pull it out from under the third button from the top. That way it’s not going to hang down into your fire when you bend over. 🇺🇸

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Great ideas. Thanks

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Some people will not want to have anything to do with a neck knife. They have their reasons, and I can understand their reasoning to some extent. The Prepared Wanderer is always introducing the viewers to different ideas for building various types of kits. To me the ESEE IZULA-B-BO, fixed blade neck knife with a skeletized handle in the black oxide finish is a better option for a knife that you will actually carry around your neck. This knife is extremely versatile and will "fit in" almost anywhere. This small-to-medium size knife can do a lot! Whether you decide to try to build the “latch ditch” neck sheath survival kit or just opt to carry the essential items in your pockets, it is important have items such as fire, cutting and signaling available on your person when venturing out into the woods. Thanks for the ideas and for the continued effort to produce interesting video content. - Tennessee Smoky

[@michaellaird9262]

Nice little last ditch kit. Made a few myself. Mite add a small signal mirror to it though. Thanks for sharing

[@bernardbarr2354]

Cut one band wider then flip it back on itself to form a pocket. Learned the neck knife kit from big John Hancock at Ft Bragg 1989/90 time frame.

[@michaelsarkisian1047]

I'm a retired SERE Instructor, for my last ditch blade it's a Cold steel Pendleton mini hunter, My wife's is a ESSE, Izula (in pink). I've used Moras in the past but they don't hold up. My standard knife is either an ESSE 5 which is a beast of a knife or the Cold Steel SRK or master hunter. My big blade is a Benchmade 150 Bushmaster which I've been dragging around the world since 1977.

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Nice choices for sure

[@MrDkgio]

Mora’s don’t hold up? Only way you break a Mora is if you abuse it, ie user error.

[@Uncle_Z]

I have a Mora that's older than me (I'm 57) and never had a problem with it.

[@MrDkgio]

@@Uncle_Z Ed Zachary Uncle Z, I’m guessing that Michael abused / misused the tool if it didn’t hold up

[@stevejackson9952]

Esse Izula with an aftermarket sheath and a Boker Tango are my EDC. Unless I'm going somewhere weird and I take the Tops California Cobra or Boker GTFO

[@redsorgum]

I have a Mora Eldris. It works nice as a neck knife and for fire starting. It’s nice for scraping fat wood, striking a farro rod, and for feather sticks. I like the way you have the knife setup. Those ranger bands come in handy. ✌️

[@cocovasquez1]

I’ve been into a 3 inch blade craze, It’s all I use on a daily basis. I carry a Reiff knives F3 in 3V and it’s phenomenal. I have two setups for it. I have a front pocket sheath for edc and a neck knife setup when I go out to the ranch hiking.

[@JAB671]

I have those photon lights on a couple of different neck knives. One of them is a Gerber Bear Grylls paracord knife. Yeah, I know but it is actually a pretty good knife. I did change out the orange paracord for a dark green and used sandpaper to mostly take the Bear Grylls name off the sheath because I think it looks much better, more subtle - and less cheesy - that way. It might be a little large for some folks as a neck knife but I like it for a camping/outdoors backup blade. I put ranger bands around my sheath, too. I took the keychain off the photon light on that one and ran small bankline through where it attached on the light and tied it off. I tied the other end of the bankline to one of the eyelets in the sheath so I won't drop/lose the light. I also have a ferro rod on there in a Kydex holder I made and attached with Chicago screws. On the back if the sheath, under the ranger bands, I keep the striker for the ferro rod - I don't have to worry about 90° spines if I have the dedicated striker and it is light and flat enough that I don't even notice it being there.

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Got the SOG mini. The handle has 550paracord wrapped around it. A small waterproof stainless steel tube has a mini fero rod some cotton stuffed with vaseline in a small plastic bag. In front of the sheath have a few mathes with a small mirror in a altoids tin with bandages. Still need too fill up with a few small things

[@mannihh5274]

Nice setup - thanks for showing. As a 'last ditch' option, I wouldn't want it to get lost, so I don't use a break-away strap, instead I wear it under my shirt, almost impossible to get caught. A 90° spine is an absolutely must to me, massive gimpings are not, so I would grind the back down.

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Thanks! I agree with you on all points. Plan on modifying soon

[@snellaltal]

Very nice video and kit set up. Always good to have a last-ditch backup plan. Use the Medford necromancer as my backup. Thanks for some extra ideas.

[@Deathbyswordpoint]

I use whatever I can afford ( dollar store and walmart ) which is typically low quality garbage or mediocre at best quality stuff according to the experts who have thousands of dollars to spend every day . I use what I have and I'm happy.

[@sosteve9113]

Nicely explained,I like those little kits

[@Ano1ntedOne]

Love the content. I've always liked neck knives, but I never saw the potential of a LDS kit being a neck knife. Now I know I need to get one lol

[@preparedcitizens]

Very good video. That knife reminds me of the ESEE Izula!

[@SebastianSynn18252]

Great kit. Gave me an idea or two for mine. Plus I like that knife. It would be a good upgrade from my CRKT S.P.E.W.

[@CapnBart1]

Another awesome video, Brother. I have 5 neck knives, all setup with the " MacIntyre rig".

[@StormBSA]

Awesome shirt!

[@JoeDixon-h9c]

One can also sharpen the old dog tags to a razors edge for SERE purposes, just put the rubber dog tag grommet back around the dog tag for safety purposes, then inside a small pouch.

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Good idea

[@falconairsoft19]

Awesome information thank you

[@JOSEPHROE]

Some good ideas !

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Nice little knife.

[@Shadow_Hawk_Streaming]

personally not keen on neck knives due to the risk of the cord goroting you, but the kit idea is great, olight have compact IP rated lights that'll outlast little ones like in the video, also race bike innertubes are great over knife grips or even under and over a cord wrap

[@MacSharps73]

Rubber tubing, the heat shrink variety. I’ve used it to join opposing ends and then shrank the tubing. Holds well and will come apart.

[@roostershooter76]

Good looking knife. Reminds me of the Ka Bar BK14 a.k.a. Eskabar for around $10 less than the KaBar.

[@DamionJR4923]

I liked his neck knife kit long before he was the winner on Alone. I enjoyed rooting for him.

[@BigMex777]

I love my neck knife.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@richardhenry1969]

I carry a utica utk-n2. It's a great neck knife. I also like the mini pendleton hunter. I don't like 3finger handle. To me i don't believe another inch of handle is a bad thing. I also don't like those knives with no scales. Cord wrap is still uncomfortable to me.

[@scrapperstacker8629]

I’m not a neck knife I’m not a neck knife fan at all but thanks for the video and info.

[@JasonWicklund]

Where can we find those break away connectors?

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

I am sorry I don’t know where. I’ve had mine for awhile.

[@fgallogallo7]

Found mine on Amazon

[@hotshot791]

Love the idea, but I’m thinking you could find a better ESEE knife than that Chinese made knife.

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

Mora eldris best knife

[@ManInTheWoods76]

The Izula... Redone The concept is solid, though regurgitated by the French guy.

[@JaneThorson-dm3ev]

I wear my neck knife and whistle walking my dog daily.

[@gordontyree4308]

SORRY….AS SOON AS YOU SAID “MADE IN CHINA” THAT WAS IT FOR ME! I DON’T BUY ANYTHING CHINESE AND COULD CARE LESS ABOUT “QUALITY CONTROL”! THE OTHER COMPONENTS ARE 👍! NICE LITTLE KIT!

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

You sure you dont buy anything made in China? How are you posting this comment then? Just saying

[@gordontyree4308]

LOL! Yeah, well you got me! Let’s just say I do my utmost to avoid buying anything from China!

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Thanks for being honest. We are all forced to buy stuff from China unfortunately but making a conscious decision is good

[@Mr.BuckshotFTW]

A good video, I tend to agree with Dave Mcintyre though on the neck knife. If worn inside the shirt theres less need for the break away attachment. And just for others to reference here is is first video on the McIntyre survival rig - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3PahqyamZd9gdE

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

Thank you for the link!

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

I use pocket knife with similar kit

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Gosh that looks an AWFUL lot like Bushcraft Kelso and his neck knife setups, personally not for me it's a clunky setup and yeah neck knifes go way back.. just figure give credit where it's due!!✊️🔥✌️💚

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

McIntrye did these years ago ands that where I learned about them.

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@ThePreparedWanderer oh, I heard what you said, but I see what you're doing!!! 😆👌

[@PossiblePouchPete]

​Yeah Wendell, I agree, Dave did a video many years ago.​ I think he used a Newt Livesay knife. Mines a based on a Terävä Skrama 80 @@ThePreparedWanderer

[@johnfuller6338]

You lost me as soon as you said made in china.

[@ThePreparedWanderer]

It’s about the kit not the knife

[@renexwing1546]

Bye bye you're racist!

[@tom-dr1ym]

$5 Wal-Mart for my neck knife keep it sharp it cuts

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

Mora eldris best knife