Neck Knife Mini, Small Tanto Neck Knife with Sheath and Necklace, Fulltang Outdoor Mini Knife, Black

Review: The Drachenader Mini Tanto – A Budget Overachiever If you’re looking for a compact EDC (Everyday Carry) fixed blade, the Drachenader Mini Tanto is a genuine "hidden gem" in the sub-$30 market. While most knives at this price point feel like disposable toys, this one punches well above its weight class. The "Surprise" Factor: Quality That Defies the Price The biggest surprise here is the material selection. Most budget neck knives use "mystery meat" stainless steel that dulls if you look at it wrong. This Drachenader typically utilizes D2 tool steel, which offers professional-grade edge retention and toughness. Finding a full-tang D2 blade with a clean stonewashed finish under $25 is almost unheard of. Design & Build The Blade: The American Tanto profile is aggressive and functional. The dual-edge geometry makes it a beast for piercing tasks and opening packages, while the "belly" remains sharp enough for fine slicing. The Handle: Despite its "mini" status, the textured G10 scales provide a surprisingly secure grip. It’s a 2-to-3 finger knife, but the ergonomics are designed so your hand doesn't slip forward during heavy use. The Sheath: Usually, the sheath is where budget knives fail. However, this Kydex-style sheath has excellent "passive retention." It clicks into place firmly, meaning you can wear it inverted as a neck knife without worrying about the blade falling out. Performance in the Field In daily use, the knife is virtually weightless at under 2 ounces. It’s the perfect "secondary" blade for tasks you don't want to gum up your expensive folding knife with. Whether it's cutting zip ties, opening mulch bags, or emergency utility work, the full-tang construction ensures it won't snap under pressure. The Verdict Pros Cons High-end D2 Steel (great edge retention) Small handle (not for large hands) Secure Kydex Sheath with a crisp "click" D2 steel requires oiling to prevent rust Incredible Value for the $20–$25 range The included ball chain is "just okay" Final Thoughts: If you are on a budget but refuse to sacrifice quality, this is likely the best value-for-money neck knife on the market right now. It feels like a tool, not a trinket.

good quality for its size though the handle is a tad small. easy to carry and looks nice. comfortable to use once use to the handle. for the price its held its own for a few moths now. holds a good edge too considering. Sands up to daily use and just keeps going. while did replace the lanyard with parachute cord out of preface, what sticks out most is after being drawn several times a day for months its still locks securely in its sheath.

The blade and handle are smaller than other neck knives. But the sheath adds no thickness. Decent quality. The grip is tiny and fits 2 fingers, maybe half of the third. It is a bit harder to use given the small size but is less likely to print.

Excellent little knife. Combined with a $4 "wrist support" velcro strap, and it's a perfect fit for ankle or forearm! I'd like to buy several more to attach to all my various hiking packs. It's a very sturdy little knife and it stays into sheath well for not having an actual release clip.

nice knife for the money but it's not without it's drawbacks. It fits super tight in the sheath, which is good because it's designed to be word hilt down. On the other hand, the neck chain would break long before you could get it out of the sheath so there'd you be in an emergency, waving around a sheathed knife or frantically trying to get it out of the sheath. Despite that, it's not bad for a hold out piece. The blade is _sharp_. It holds an edge pretty well and works well for skinning small game, shaving kindling and other chores around camp. I'm not very fond of the plastic grips or sheath but what can you expect for under $10?

It's a good little knife. Sharp. It's tiny as most people note. Don't expect to much, it's just a small, cheap knife. The sheath is intended to hang from your neck but for me the knife doesn't lock in very well to inspire confidence. It just feels like it's going to fall out with a little agitation. Not a show stopper but an important feature for its intended use.

Seems sturdy and I wear it all the time

Just the right tool for the job. Small, sleek, sharp and stealth. Comes with all you need to feel more prepared for the days tasks. I recommend it highly.