Well, I bought a couple more knives. I don't have any plans about collecting knives but some knives just look good to me and those are the ones I buy. I buy most of my knives used from www.ramanon.com.

This is is made by Ray Laconico made of 3/16" 01 steel with a 3" blade and 7 1/2" overall.
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This is made by Oleg Krymlin. It has a 3 1/2" blade and 7 3/4" overall made of 1/8" CPM M4 steel. The scales are black over dark red micarta and scalloped out. I didn't know how the handle would feel but it is really comfortable. The CPM M4 is one of the new high tech steels with good wear resistance and toughness.



Both of these will be carried as neck knives. I love neck knives. It allows me to carry nice fixed blades every day.

David Enoch

but wearing one on your neck .....hhhmmmm never tried but perhaps i should ...i know ankle,belt and pocket only . thanks for the post though will check out that website.

I've seen a lot from both makers. Rays folders are some of the cleanest and functional deigns out there. Oleg always has some nice handles and blade shapes. Of the two I like Olegs best. If you ever wanna trade or sell it keep me in mind

Brian

Thanks Brian,
Yeah, I like the Krymlin the best too. I like the lines of the knife and the grip plus the amazing steel. The same guy had both for sale and discounted the pair since I bought both. I like the Laconico too. It's a good heavy duty tool that will take a lot of abuse if needed. I don't know how the bare 01 skeletonized tang is do against my chest with me sweating. If it starts to rust, I may have to put a patina on it or blue it. I guess I could dip it in that grip material or spray bed liner on it.

I always wear a neck knife. I have carried a Becker 11 a lot and I recommend them to anyone. I just bought a Becker 14 and I may sell it now that I have these two customs and also a Landi RSK. I find a necker is so convenient. A necker doesn't take up pocket space and gives me a larger and stronger blade than a pocket knife. I only have to unbutton one button to access the knife. My neckers are out every day cutting open boxes, cutting food, and all sorts of other things. My lanyards for the sheath are just long enough to barely fit over my head and the knives are against my chest instead of my belly.

David Enoch