Anyone else losing their appeal for folders?

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I guess I'm going through one of those phases.

I really don't look too much at folders now. I have a BM 710 in M2 and an Al Mar SERE 2000, and really don't feel the need for anything else. When I purchased these knives less than a year ago, I was only into folders. It's funny how tastes change, or how you place a higher priority on a certain type of knife use, than what you were doing before.

I just ordered a Busse SteelHeart-E, and that should be the fixed blade to end it for me on fixed blades. Maybe.

Anyone else dumping folders and looking more at fixed, or vice versa?
 
I understand how you feel. Sometimes, I just don't feel the urge to have/carry folders. I'd much rather carry a small fixed blade.

For me, I usually feel more secure about a fixed blade, because with folders, almost always there are questions of failure, with just about any lock.

I do still have/buy/carry folders, as you say you do also. However, I, too, go through phases (right now for instance) of preferring fixed blades.

I think someone on this forum said (paraphrased),
"Folders are only for where you cannot take a fixed blade."

I agree. :D
 
I am constantly jumping over and then back over that fence. It's just one of those phases like you said Komondor!:rolleyes:
 
Yes, I jumped on the other side and am getting rid of my fixed blades.

In California, carrying a concealed fixed blade is illegal if you are regular folk.

Although I enjoy the simplicity of the fixed blade (and that they are less expensive than comparable folders), I am bulking up on more folders.
 
I'm starting to get into fixed blades--particularly since I've done more hunting the last two or three years. I'd like a custom fixed blade soon.
 
Folders aren't losing their appeal to me, as long as I live where I live they will always be my primary carry. I carry two custom linerlocks every day, (a Carson M4 in Stellite & Stag and an Art Washburn Damascus and Stag). I figure I've got my custom linerlock needs covered, not to say I don't look at other knives, but I haven't seen many knives I like better. Most of my customs are fixed blades. If I could carry my Prong horn every day, I doubt I would ever need another knife. My next three custom knives were going to be fixed blades, but after that my plan is to start collecting custom slipjoints. I don't try to fight or over analyze why I want a certain type of knife, I just try to find the best I can afford. I'm not a rich man so each custom knife I buy takes time to raise the money, but that's good. Because it gives me a lot of time to think, "Is this what I really want?" So I never make any hasty decisions and have yet to regret any purchase, which is why you will hardly if ever see any of my knives on the For Sale Forum. ;)
 
I must be at the other end of the buying cycle. I've disregarded fixed blades for now and am now heavy into folders! I've developed a deep facination for tact folders, including autos. Must be a stage in life. My wife agrees that it's cheaper to buy knives than go to the psychiatrist to find out what's wrong with me.
 
Actually, I keep jumping over to the other side of the fence when I buy a new knife. I bought a lot of folders at first, then a few fixed blades, then a folder, then a fixed blade, etc.. I like both worlds:D It seems as my fascination grows for new or different materials, there seems to be something available to fit my needs.
 
I bounce back and forth. What keeps me coming back to folders is that I can carry and use them more often. However, I'm having a hard time finding an attractive, yet durable folder that isn't $300+. You can find very nice looking fixed blades (in daily use sizes) for as low as $60.

Chris
 
I tend to go back and forth as well. When I first started buying folders, I couldn't even figure out why anyone would WANT a small fixed-blade.

Then I realized I could buy a very, VERY nice fixed-blade for the price of a production folder.

Lately I tend to carry my NNHD & Duncan Whiplash -- so one of each.

Perhaps when my Murray Carter neck knife makes it back from River City Sheaths, I can carry just one.

Mike
 
Not yet. Still too many on my list that I want to get. Don't need anymore though :D
 
I'm kind of burnt out on folders too. I still have a couple in mind but fixed blades are what I'm interested in now. One of the main reasons is that I have graduated to customs and the price of custom folders is way out of my reach for now.
 
I understand completly.My prefer fixed blades and that is what most
of my collection is,but because of legal concerns they are not always
pratical,so large sturdy folders fill in nicely.
 
I don't buy any fixed blades. I live in MO where any fixed blade, regardless of length and method of carry is illegal to carry. It just does not make sense for me to buy a fixed blade that I can never carry. (although I did order a Mini Aikuchi from R.W. Clark) Same thing with autos for me. So my meager collection consists entirely of folders because I can not afford to have knives that I can never carry when I could use the money to buy a knife I can carry. If the laws change or I move I am sure my thinking on the subject will change as well.
 
Although I can understand the advantages of fixed blades over folders, fixed blades have never had the appeal to me that folders have (except for big bowies when I was a kid.) I do not believe that I will ever get enough of folders. There are just too many and I find them too practical to ever lose interest in folders.
 
Lots of you folks have it pretty easy :D and that is good!

My problem is that I have yet to be able to narrow down the knives I like into any category. When you like users, tacticals, art, high ends, folders, fixed, autos, manuals, fancy, plain you know your are in trouble with no way out :eek:
 
While I certainly appreciate the beauty and strength and elegance of a nice fixed-blade, I simply have no desire to carry them. I carried one for awhile but it just seemed too pretensious and maybe alittle too "Rambo". BTW, I'm not implying that about anyone who does carry a fixed-blade, that's just how I felt.

Not to mention it really was'nt all that comfortable to carry when compared to my pocket-clip folders.

I think the folder is king for everyday carry because you can pack alot of blade in a rather small package, and when you pull it out to cut something people don't look at you like you're crazy (at least not down here in the Carolinas where most folks are still rather knife-friendly. It's because of all the rednecks, y'know).

Different strokes...
Allen
 
I like em all! If it's sharp and pointy, I'm all for it. I collect mainly fixed blades, because that's what I feel I get the most for my money with. If I go to a show and start drooling over a mosaic damascus & pearl or ivory liner lock or auto, I love them just like everybody else. I just know that for the price of that fancy damascus and pearl folder, I can get a few nice custom bowies. Size does matter!
 
I have some great folders, but I have enough of them! I also have enough fixed blades, but as others have pointed out, you can get a lot more bang for the buck in a fixed blade. Since I like to carry what I own, I do stick to fairly small fixed blades, carrying the larger ones only when I go camping.

Now I am amazed that in a State like MO it is illegal to carry a fixed blade under any circumstances... There are an awful lot of farms and ranches of one kind or another in MO. Hard to believe no one ever carries a fixed blade. I'm also supprised that my State of California, one of those states every redneck likes to pick on, has more sensible knife laws than a real back-woods state like MO. Doesn't make a lot of sense. I can carry a small fixed blade just about anywhere in CA, with the possible exception of major cities. Can even wear a jacket over it and its not considered "concealed." Would think you'd find more conventional common sense in a state like MO. Isn't life strange...
 
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