Terry Renner, custom knifemaker and owner of TR Blades in Palmetto, Florida, is becoming well-known for his high-end folders and art knives. But he has a fertile mind, and the idea for the Neckolas came while he was toying with an index-finger-ring folder design. He says, "Rather than discarding the 'Hole Idea,' I thought of the fixed blade format, which led me to design a locking sheath which could be manipulated with one hand."
The result is the Renner Neckolas™ knife/sheath system. The orange 2391 features a blunt tip and full Triple-Point™ serrations for use as a whitewater and extrication knife. It will quickly cut through cord and seat belts without tip penetration.
The knife features a full-tang premium 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade, sandwiched between resin impregnated fiber scales and held securely by stainless steel pins and the finger-ring insert. As a result of this skeletonized high-tech construction, the knife weighs only 1.2 ounces.
The Neckolas sheath is really the secret to the system. Terry says, "I wanted a retention system that would release and capture the knife with the same motion. It occurred to me that composite materials would allow the sheath to act as its own retaining spring. The key to easy re-insertion is the thumb notch on the sheath top edge. Just insert the blade into the sheath and 'pinch.' The knife clicks into place. To release the knife and draw it, just 'pinch' the springbar extension with your thumb, which allows the blade tang notch to clear the sheath's retaining pin momentarily."
Terry also designed a reversible removable stainless steel clip system which allows left or right hand carry. He says, "This knife can be more handy than a folder, clipped to a T-shirt, pants or shirt pocket, or boot. Any place you can clip something, you can store the Neckolas for quick access." Together, the sheath and clip weigh only 1.0 ounce. The included black nylon lanyard allows wear as a neck knife, as the Neckolas name suggests.
For the Neckolas scales and sheath, we have chosen resin impregnated fiber, because of its rigidity and excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
I have put together a survival bag and felt the Neckolas would be a good addition.
It looks great and hope I will never have to use it, but just in case I know it will
get the job done. Love the color and it makes the Neckolas easy to spot. I am 61 a woman and want items that function when the need arises.
Toni 2011-07-16
Los Angeles, CA
Joseph
2011-02-03 Sanford, NC
I really love the ability to access this tool, and the fact that it is easy to not have exposed. I got the orange one so I am not too concerned about concealment. It is so cool that it is easy to draw, but does not fall out accidentally. I am a certified instructor of Common Sense Self-defense Street Combat, so I know how to use steel. I love this tool
Ryan
2010-06-28 Corvallis, OR
I love this knife I keep it clipped to my inflatable PFD (personal flotation device) at all times when I am in or around the water, especially when I am in a boat. The serrated blade makes quick work of the ropes and straps which could become drowning hazards in the event of capsize. I also keep one clipped to the shoulder strap of my pack when hiking and hunting because you never know when you may need to cut yourself free of your pack in an emergency.(A loaded pack can become a drowning hazard if a stream/river crossing goes wrong) I really like the peace of mind knowing that I have a an emergency blade within reach at all times, and the finger loop handle and thumb release Micarta sheath make one handed deployment a snap Great product
matt
2010-01-18 eugene, OR
Great little blade....and for the price point...MICARTA???? Thank you....very high value
thanks
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