I may be a dummy....but why not?

The more that I think about it, blade shape something similar to the Scotch Dispenser...


But WITHOUT the goofy handle!!

you need carbon to initiate the sparks...154cm is a stainless steel...lacking carbon to initiate the sparks.

I've been asking for a Skelly Necker since 2006!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Bring on the Skelly Dog! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" />


Peace.

I just had to try this.

Didnt have any trouble sparking a ferro rod with Benchmade 154CM in a old 705? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Seemed to work fine.

I really like the idea. I could use a couple of them in different situations.

Hey Toaster, nothing wrong (and I think we need to) go over "What If" happenings in our heads. It can give you an edge if something like that ever happens and we don't panic, that is REMEMBER what we have already gone over. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

tripton, sweet! it looks like benchmades 154cm carbon content is high enough to be useful!....i think ill try my grip out on some <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I will try my BM154CM next time I have the ferro rod out. I never thought of trying it.

I would be in for a 3-3.5 inch skeleton necker. I like the idea of a bottle opener, but I like the idea of a kydex sheath with it better.

I'm not a big skelly fan, as I've said before. However, I'd be interested in sub-Warden-sized neckers in 154CM. Dan would also probably do well with larger blades in either 154CM or SR101 (Swamp Wardens sold like hotcakes -- Eric never received enough to satisfy demand).

However, I'd only be interested in a necker if it didn't make a big bulge where the handle hits my belly; possibly something like to a Bearcub HACK size. I'd also want stain resistant steel because sweat is corrosive and a necker stays in contact with your skin. I already own a couple carbon steel neckers -- one that's compact/practical and one shaped like a curved straight-razor (I like it a lot -- the design is unusual and the handle has a very comfortable "organic" shape, but unfortunately, it's large enough that I'm obviously carrying something under my shirt).

That being said, I still think that Scrap Yard's Res-C handles are big part of why I like them, so I'd prefer that the handles be at least Res-C "dipped" to provide a more comfortable, positive grip.

Thanks for the feedback, its nice to know someone does not thing I am crazy for that. The Wife was finally shown my 888 Cop Tool and SOG Powerlock strap cutter and how to use them. She was 'fine' with them since I paid for them out of my personal account.


The idea of a Res-C dipped handle is great.