NRS Neko Knife for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

9.5
out of 10
4 Positive, 0 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 4 Reviews
Retail Price:
$59.95
Used Value:
$35.97
Sale Value:
$53.96

If you're caught in a strainer and the only thing keeping you from flushing downstream is a branch-snagged PFD strap, you'll be happy to have NRS' Neko knife handy to get you out of the situation. With a stainless steel hybrid blunted tip, the Neko is the perfect option for the boater who spends most of their time on inflatables. And the knife's hybrid blade pulls double duty between cutting rope and spreading PB&J—just don't forget to clean it when you're finished.

Specifications

Brand:
NRS
Blade Material:
420 HC stainless steel
Blade Shape:
blunt tip
Blade Type:
fixed
Edge:
hybrid
Handle:
full metal tang, TPU overmold
Manufacturer Warranty:
limited lifetime
Recommended Use:
kayaking, rafting, diving
Sheath Included:
fiberglass-reinforced nylon

Full Reviews

10
Knife release procedure is simple and quick. I chose this knife because it looked simpler and safer than release on other NRSs. Grip fits my hand well. The sheath clipped onto my PFD without a problem. I like that the overall length of the knif is the shortest on the market. Because of that, I think it's less likely to snag on things.
Eric J., backcountry.com
December 26, 2020
10
For me it always seems like river knives are either bulky, or don’t stay in their sheaths. This knife is low profile (looks great on my Ninja PFD!), and it doesn’t fall out of the sheath! It’s exactly what I want in a river knife. The sheath grabs the knife on the flat part of the knife, not the sides, so it’s way more secure. I did think it was a little hard to pull out of the sheath while holding it, but once I mounted it on the lash tab on my vest, I never have any issue pulling it out. The bottle opener is pretty nice for the take-out too!
Ted D. McKay, backcountry.com
May 15, 2020
10
The interface between the sheath and knife is a great design and improvement over the one I grew up with. The chances of the knife coming out unintentionally is almost impossible. I like the small profile of it, as it less to get in the way on my PFD when doing sea kayak self-rescues or tandem-recues. From a safety standpoint, I like that only one side of the blade is sharp, so I can work confidently without worrying about doing harm to myself. Great knife.
Robert Paulson, backcountry.com
May 6, 2020
8
you never know when you are going to need to jump into action to rescue a fellow boater who was silly enough to bring bottled beer instead of cans....the Neko's bottle opening handle will allow you to spring into action, open the beer AND slice off a piece of cheese. After your fellow boaters have stopped cheering your name you will be hard pressed to forget your trusty liberator of cold beverages thanks to the bright green handle.
Alec Wilkins, backcountry.com
August 1, 2017

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