Reddit reviews CRKT Minimalist Wharncliffe Neck Knife: Compact Fixed Blade Knife, Folts Utility Knife, Bead Blast Blade, Resin Infused Fiber Handle, and Sheath 2385

Multipurpose waterproof match case. I prefer this case because it's not much bigger than other waterproof cases, but has other stuff built into it. I put waterproof matches in it along with the striker strip from the package. The whistle is good for signaling. The other functions are marginal, so I supplement them with the actual things, which consist of a signal mirror, lensatic compass, and emergency fire starter.

A stove and solid fuel. I was pretty impressed with this particular one when I received it. It's stainless steel, well constructed, and you can store four fuel tabs inside of it.

A multitool and a fixed-blade knife. I don't have either of these specific models, but they seem pretty decent.

A folding shovel. These are good for burying waste, helping a car gain traction in the winter, etc.

A self-adhesive bandage. This is a three-pack. The single one cost $4 locally. Buy this one and leave the other two in your medicine cabinet. Wrap the remaining one around a piece of cardboard and put it in your emergency pack.

Disposable antibacterial wipes.

Antimicrobial silver gel. Like Neosporin, but better. Stays on a wound for multiple days without covering, and the colloidal silver is a strong antimicrobial agent. See the oligodynamic effect.

Dust masks. This is for a 50-pack, but for half the price, you only get 10 at a local store. These help prevent you from spreading germs if you're sick, and keep you from inhaling macroscopic particles if you're in a dusty/dirty area.

QuikClot sponge bandage. This helps to stop bleeding from major injuries. Along with an Israeli battle dressing you have two great ways to help stem major bleeding, separately or combined.

Local anesthetic for stings. Good for numbing injuries other than stings, too.

Sterile pads, 4” x 4”.

Sunscreen.

Cigarette-adapter power inverter. Good for charging small electronics.

Hand warmers.

Work gloves and watchcap.

All of the following are probably best bought in stores or scrounged up around the house:

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, all with obvious uses.

Aspirin, for heart attacks and pain, ibuprofen for pain, anti-histamine for allergic reactions, and Imodium or off-brand equivalent for diarrhea. I can't stress having Imodium enough. Having cramps and shits can render you unable to do anything for long periods of time, even more so than other ailments.

A disposable razor can be used to shave to keep up appearances, or to shave the area around a wound for better bandaging.

Maxi pads and tampons can be used as intended as well as to prevent bleeding from wounds.

Toilet paper. Wrap it around a piece of cardboard to save space.

Bandanas or an old shirt can be used to make a sling, protect yourself from the sun, filter macroscopic particles out of water, filter dirty/dusty air, etc.

Hot chocolate with caffeine added can be used to help stay alert.

Lighters are a must-have to start a fire.

I also have a Ziploc bag containing about ten cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly. They're great firestarters.

Cash. Keep various bills and coins in an amount that you think is suitable for emergencies.

Maps. Carry folding maps of your area, state, and surrounding states.

I think that covers everything that I have. There's a lot of redundancy, but it all fits in my bag, so I'm happy with it. I'm definitely interested in hearing thoughts as to what can be added or changed.

I'd advise the Leek, but since you already have one of those, I suggest getting the Spyderco Q Ball as a folder and the CRKT Minimalist for a fixed blade.

perhaps a wharncliffe style blade? They are easy to maintain and great for utility tasks. here are a few pretty decent wharncliffes. crkt spew. http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-2388-S-P-E-W/dp/B006SK0SP8
Cold steel mini tuff lite. http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-Mini-Plain-Knife/dp/B004MNAKYM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1335480812&sr=1-1
folts minimalist. http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-2385-Minimalist/dp/B001QFJ76G/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1335480840&sr=1-1-spell
kershaw needs work. http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Injection-Molded-Polyimide-Sandvik-Stainless-Steel/dp/B001EC4RTI/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1335480867&sr=1-1
I own all of these knives but the kershaw and I have been eyeballing that one.

Nice! I carry this little guy some days.
CRKT Minimalist Wharncliffe Neck Knife

I have the CRKT Minimalist and it is pretty good. The steel doesn't have the best edge retention but the short Wharncliffe blade is very easy to sharpen back to a razor edge.

No idea. Probably not worth the time though in complete honesty. There's enough other wharncliffe blades out there or you can just get the Alan Folts (doesn't seem right calling this thing a CRKT knife because they just mass produce it) neck knife minimalist wharncliffe with very good ergos for like $20 something.

http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-2385/dp/B001QFJ76G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421785009&sr=8-1&keywords=crkt+minimalist+wharncliffe

His actual custom design looks so much better to use and hold http://foltsknives.com/images/jul10j.jpg I believe he uses 154cm for those.

Cool general outdoor use. I think you should look at solving your problem with two separate tools. Once for heavier use and one for lighter use and fish/food prep.

Food prep is best handled by something with a longer blade or something fixed blade. It is not so good to have a knife where food can get caught in say the pivot, then get bacteria and then make you sick next time you slice an apple with it. For this part of your kit I would suggest something like this http://www.crkt.com/Folts-Minimalist-Neck-Knife-Razor-Sharp-Edge its fixed, its small so it should not be a problem legally. They sell it with several different blade shapes. I'd suggest anything but the tanto. I own a CRKT folding knife albeit not this one and they are good. Not top end but really good quality for the money. PS buy it on amazon its about $20 US http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-River-Knife-Tool-2385/dp/B001QFJ76G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1415576711&sr=8-3&keywords=crkt+minimalist


For wood processing I'd suggest a multitool. It is far more expensive to get a knife rugged enough to be battoned through wood, but a midling priced multitool will have a saw. For this I'd suggest going a bit above budget and getting a leatherman or swisstool spirit. I own a swisstool spirit. You can find them for $80 US on amazon. They are built like tanks, the steel is easy to sharpen and as a multitool are not really menacing. I would check out with another UK member first though. Technically the tools on it including the small blade do lock.

If the locking is a no go look into a http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Champ/dp/B0001GS19U/ref=sr_1_7?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1415577079&sr=1-7 or http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leatherman-Wave-LT650-Pocket-Tool/dp/B000BS03XA/ref=sr_1_9?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1415577079&sr=1-9

Most importantly make sure you read up on how to sharpen your new toy and secondly have fun.

Yeah, when I was younger I was really into the "self defense knife" thing, and then I saw a couple knife fight videos. Killed that real quick. I just prefer having a fixed blade, and again this isn't some 14" Rambo knife, its a 2" blade 5" OAL knife. [This]( https://www.amazon.com/CRKT-Minimalist-Wharncliffe-Neck-Knife/dp/B001QFJ76G ) is the knife I edc. I've had a few folders fail on me, two nice ones too. I just trust the fixed blade more, no lock or pivot to fail.