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While I have never been a big folder fan, I always had at least 1 or 2 around, just realized I don't have a single one after selling last two folders off. Might end up with one again some times, but have no problem finding fixed blades do anything I need for less $, no moving parts, etc.
I think for some, fixed blades are "boring" and they enjoy moving parts, discussions of lock up, fidgeting with washers and lubes, etc. but I like the utterly reliable "boring" aspects of fixed blades, be they for DC or other uses and find any benefits folders offer are offset by what fixed blades offer. One of which being, my least expensive fixed blade stronger than any folder, other than perhaps some uber over built tank of a folder, and that defeats the entire reason for the folder if weight/size are the major benefits of a folder.
I'm a pragmatist when it comes to things like knives, firearms, etc.
Discuss!
I think for some, fixed blades are "boring" and they enjoy moving parts, discussions of lock up, fidgeting with washers and lubes, etc. but I like the utterly reliable "boring" aspects of fixed blades, be they for DC or other uses and find any benefits folders offer are offset by what fixed blades offer. One of which being, my least expensive fixed blade stronger than any folder, other than perhaps some uber over built tank of a folder, and that defeats the entire reason for the folder if weight/size are the major benefits of a folder.
I'm a pragmatist when it comes to things like knives, firearms, etc.
Discuss!
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