Mac, Richard Dean Anderson lives in my community. I have met him a few times, and yes, he carries a SAK ( discreetly to avoid the tedious jokes.) You need to consider what your tools will actually be used for, and what are the laws? We don't want the Carabiniery after you! Neck knives are a very convenient carry, and not just as a "hideout" option. I regulary carry an inexpensive Scandinavian blade of 4". Do not use any paracord or synthetic type lanyard! The small, but meaningfull risk of injury ( rope burn, strangulation etc.) is very real. I use a length of leather secured with a "breakaway string"- a few stitches that will snap under tension. Do not ignore the rich knife making tradition of Italy! Regional products have a rich association with their users. Think globally and buy ( and survive) locally.