My neck lanyard is a quality strip of leather weakly stitched into a loop with waxed thread. If I get hung up, the thread will tear through or snap. I don't want melting paracord on my neck. the strap makes an expediant knife strop.On the water my neck knife is a Myerchin. On horseback a small Puukoo.Guardless knives, while inherently more prone to accidental cutting, have an advantage. When your hurt, cold or working in small spaces it is EASIER to pull the knife towards you. that is why they actually taper toward the blade.The handle is for a pulling grip, and the enlarged butt makes for easier hammering or pushing . My mirror and whistle complete the assembly. These are the items I want immediate access to. Everything else goes into the pocket tins.<br><br>