Response to Dave Canterbury's Neck Knife Argument

In this video I respond to Dave Canterbury's reasons for not liking neck knives.
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[@DavidCanterbury]

I would say you make good points but you are incorrect about knife sizes I prefer, however I do not mind neck knives around Camp or for certain tasks but not really for walking in the woods. I don’t argue with Mors opinion of what works for him no you it just not for me honestly and I have tried it. But opinions obviously vary

[@Steakfrie]

I've enjoyed much of your content, but I'm not wearing my knife as a pendant. The buttoned shirt carry is fine if that is all you're going to wear as a top coat. It's not zipper or poncho friendly, and if you watch one of Mors vids on fire making he gives a good demonstration (without ever saying) how awkward and even dangerous it could be as he waves his knife near his face. I have to pose this observation about professionals who frequently require knives but never see them wearing one around their necks - fishermen, chefs, meat processors, EMTs, police, soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, electricians, carpenters, landscapers. I'm sure I've missed a few. Beyond the dangers you find unrealistic, I'd find it irritating to have this thing swinging around in my field of view while performing chores that I have to lean over for. All that said, thanks for the debate.

[@SpartanJohns]

The thing about Dave and his videos/advice….and this is just my opinion…he makes money and will say anything to sell merchandise. There is a video of him making a bow drill srt from scratch…and him “getting a coal”…he faked it. And badly…that was years ago…that’s Dave!

[@loren-zen-way7699]

Different carry for different people. Personal choice ! Why stress over it .

[@carrdoug99]

I like Dave, but if Dave says something, and Mors says something, go with Mors.👍👍

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Dave is a “It’s my way or the Highway” type of guy. I knew Dave for years. He’s the guy that coined the phrase “One tool option” which is also ridiculous.

[@bootsandgear]

You''ll find wearing a carbon steel under the shirt it turns black.

[@Robert31352]

Just two opinions out of a hundreds of thousand opinions. Either way will not change the price of a cup of coffee anywhere.

[@Jaden48108]

Dave Canterbury is not Codin Lundin who does like neck carry. I neck carry because I don't like wearing belts. I also have no problem with pocket knives being in my pockets when I take the minimalist approach. However, having said all that, neck carry is genuinely good for concealment. We live in dangerous times and human predators are abundant. Neck carry means easy concealment and deployment with a tool that makes a difference. It's a fighting knife that can stop a human predator with bad intentions.

[@Bman-xy2vh]

Different preferences are the spice of life. Everybody has their own style. Just because one person doesn't prefer something doesn't mean it's wrong. Really no need to defend your opinion. There's plenty of people using neck knives out there. 👍

[@RomeoDelta-gw7dd]

I couldn’t agree more. I wear a mora garberg on my belt and a mora Eldris around my neck.

[@jimmiecrowe520]

You can drown on either side of the boat!

[@thedriftingspore]

I have been running a belt knife lately but go back and forth. I like to run my Mora as a neck knife especially in winter when I'm layered up. The belt clip holds the Mora too close to my body to get it back in the sheath safely while wrestling with clothing. I also run my cord around my neck just a bit longer and use the belt clip on the sheath to clip the knife between buttons. This also helps carry the weight of the knife on my coat rather that just my neck. I have found my knife that has a dangling sheath helps a lot with the clothing issue and allows my belt knife to be accessed one handed on draw and sheathe. It is however a little bit larger knife. You make valid points here, thanks for sharing them.

[@ArkansasCatfisherman]

I've watched Dave Canterbury since he first started on youtube back sometime in late '07 or early '08 when his channel was called "Wilderness Outfitters Archery" I was within his first 500 subs. And I can tell you he use to carry a Mora Classic #2 around his neck all of the time. He may have changed his mind on neck knives now, but back then he recommended it.

[@DavidMFChapman]

Regarding safety, there’s such a thing as a breakaway neck lanyard that gives way if the tension gets too high

[@ROE1300]

👍 There is no “right” or “wrong” answer, but I agree with all your points. I like wearing my fixed blade knives around my neck and all the ones I really use in the woods resemble your knife.

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

This was settled nearly a century ago. The predecessor of Field and Stream had a contest for the best outdoor knife design. Professional trappers, guides, hunters, fishermen, and outdoorsmen in general participated. A winner was chosen. It is called the Canadian >BELT< knife, not the Canadian NECK knife. It was produced by Russel for years, and is now available from Grohmann. A cheaper, lighter knockoff is sold by Cold Steel. Both come with a sheath suitable for carrying on a belt.

[@WillEDC]

Usually I would do a front belt knife for a smaller one. If it’s night, I will wear a headlamp around my neck to save myself from insects so that space is occupied

[@SpartanJohns]

I agree with what you said around minute 6. I never had a neck knife snag into anything. 510 is my favorite for that

[@spicyguacc]

I’d love to see a sit down pow wow between you two just going back and forth for an hour.