EDC conceal carry fixed blade?

During the winter months I carry a fixed blade on my belt constantly as I often travel over frozen waterways and for safety I always carry a fixed blade when doing so incase I break though. I just dress normally and the fixed blade is invisible under the clothing, no body else can see it, but its good to know that its there and available.
 
Some basic martial arts training, going to seek more eventually. I'm gonna be 21 soon, so tactical shooting drills we be done quite often. I'm going to talk to some guys at the gun store, they've gotta be up on all the current laws. Our laws here, apparently, change quite frequently. I might just stick with the grip and presidio ultra instead of a fixed blade. Thanks everyone! I loved all your responses, I like this forum a lot :D
Also, as far as neck knives go, definitely not a fan of them. I bought a KABAR zombie neck knife, didn't like it too much. Doesn't seem very practical, really.
 
Fatboy 589 said:
Some basic martial arts training, going to seek more eventually. I'm gonna be 21 soon, so tactical shooting drills we be done quite often. ...
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Get some! :thumbup: Are you in law enforcement? I can't help but wonder why you need to carry "a fixed blade for an EDC along with a Glock 19 and other things...", especially without specific training in that blade. That's rockin' a lot of weaponry!
 
i like to carry a smaller to midsized fixed blade as well as a folder or two. usually the fixed blade is in my back pocket in a pocket sheath (i carry my handgun on my belt) and the folders vary from pocket to pocket, depending on which one/s im carrying. NONE are carried for defense, i just prefer a fixed blade for some jobs that i may need a knife for...especially during deer season.
 
I carry my izula 2 in a ksf leather pocket sheath 2-3 times a week. it is very comfortable and has a spot for my flashlight as well.
 
marcinek said:
Get some! :thumbup: Are you in law enforcement? I can't help but wonder why you need to carry "a fixed blade for an EDC along with a Glock 19 and other things...", especially without specific training in that blade. That's rockin' a lot of weaponry!
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No sir, not LE. I live in Florida and in the last few months, there have been 14 people murdered in my city. Since January. It's only getting worse, really. I hope I'll never have to resort to a knife for self defense, that's a bad day for everyone. But I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it :)
When I say other things, I also mean just a flashlight, some extra mags, that's about it.
 
Brimstone said:
This +1

I can't think of a self defense situation where you would pull a knife over a pistol. A knife is only a good choice when no pistol is available and a pistol is only a good choice when no long gun is available. Carry what you like and don't overthink it. :thumbup:
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It's not a matter of pulling a knife INSTEAD of a pistol, it's a matter of having options for different situations.

Imagine if you drew your gun and your attacker struck your gun, hand, or wrist with their weapon, causing you to lose your grip on your gun, possibly sending it flying away. Imagine if you were tackled as you draw your gun, and your gun goes flying, either at the moment of being tackled or after you hit the ground. I could go on and on.

Also, most people carry their gun in such a way that it is only quickly and easily accessible with one hand, imagine if that hand or arm is injured during the attack before you are able to draw your gun.

Are you confident in the security of your holster? Do you even use a holster? Agin, imagine you are tackled and the gun gets knocked loose from your holster or drops out of your pocket.

Imagine if you are attacked by surprise (like any smart predator will do) and you are struck or tackled from behind. Now you are on the ground, head spinning, your attacker is punching, kicking, stomping, or choking you out, do you think that you will be able to draw your handgun and effectively shoot an attacker who might be BEHIND you (choking you out in a headlock)? In such a situation, pulling a fixed-blade and stabbing at whatever part of your attackers body you can get at can be a very effective way of making him stop.

If a person assume that an attacker will announce his presence in advance, giving you plenty of time to draw your gun, and if a person believes that every self-defense situation will be a stand-up, face-to-face encounter, then they really don't understand self-defense. If a person believes that arming oneself with a gun is a garunteed way to survive an attack, then they neither understand self-defense nor close-quarters shooting.

People who are serious about self-defense recognize that the more options you have with you, the more situations you will be prepared for.

I was going to comment on neck knives, but others have already said it. I will say, a fight can be VERY physical, lots of movement, lots of violent thrashing, falling to the ground, possibly being tackled, I don't imagine that a knife worn around the neck like a necklace is going to stay in place and be quickly or reliably accessible..
 
To the OP, I would deffinitely recommend that you CONFIRM with a paid attorney what exactly the law says about carrying a conceald fixed-blade. I would imagine that carrying a conceal handgun, even legally, might increase the chances that you will have an encounter with cops. I'm specifically thinking about a situation where your concealing garment moves and your gun is accidently revealed and a person sees your gun and calls the cops on you.

It would really suck to lose your right to carry a concealed handgun because you were caught carrying an illegal knife or carrying a knife in an illegal manner.
 
Do you live in a war zone? Gosh, I carry a G19 for defense and an Umnumzaan for cutting stuff, and I think that's plenty.
 
I carry small fixed horizontally on my front belt. Bark River has a bunch that work with custom sheaths. I carry a mikro and mini Canadian regularly. I also like to carry the Izula 2 from ESEE. My limit for comfort seems to be just under 7 inches total.

All that said, I don't carry for SD. Just utility.
 
I would go with a waved knife if speed is what your looking for. I carry a Spyderco Bill Moran occasionally, all of my waved folders seem better for SD though. It's just very light and comfortable for a fixed blade.
 
Carry a Swiss Army knife as a tool. Carry a gun as a gun. Carry a 16oz ball peen hammer in a kydex shoulder rig (like I do) for close quarter work.
 
Seriously dude, I conceal a 4inched fixed blade every single day, at school, in public and at work as a cashier.

The part that matters is the sheath, and where you put it.
 
Charlie Mike said:
Carry a 16oz ball peen hammer in a kydex shoulder rig (like I do) for close quarter work.
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id have to say that is the first time ive ever heard anyone mention carrying a hammer as a defensive weapon. it would do the job as well as any baton would.
 
killgar said:
It's not a matter of pulling a knife INSTEAD of a pistol, it's a matter of having options for different situations.

Imagine if you drew your gun and your attacker struck your gun, hand, or wrist with their weapon, causing you to lose your grip on your gun, possibly sending it flying away. Imagine if you were tackled as you draw your gun, and your gun goes flying, either at the moment of being tackled or after you hit the ground. I could go on and on.

Also, most people carry their gun in such a way that it is only quickly and easily accessible with one hand, imagine if that hand or arm is injured during the attack before you are able to draw your gun.

Are you confident in the security of your holster? Do you even use a holster? Agin, imagine you are tackled and the gun gets knocked loose from your holster or drops out of your pocket.

Imagine if you are attacked by surprise (like any smart predator will do) and you are struck or tackled from behind. Now you are on the ground, head spinning, your attacker is punching, kicking, stomping, or choking you out, do you think that you will be able to draw your handgun and effectively shoot an attacker who might be BEHIND you (choking you out in a headlock)? In such a situation, pulling a fixed-blade and stabbing at whatever part of your attackers body you can get at can be a very effective way of making him stop.

If a person assume that an attacker will announce his presence in advance, giving you plenty of time to draw your gun, and if a person believes that every self-defense situation will be a stand-up, face-to-face encounter, then they really don't understand self-defense. If a person believes that arming oneself with a gun is a garunteed way to survive an attack, then they neither understand self-defense nor close-quarters shooting.
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a bunch of nonsense...its called weapon retention, a quality holster and lots training with a good instructor. i practice with both hands, so yes, i can draw shoot and run a pistol with either arm. as for the suprise attack, be aware of your surrounding at ALL TIMES and dont put yourself in situations where you may be at a disadvantage. even if that means walking blocks out of your way to avoid walking down a dark alley.

a gun is a weapon, a knife is a tool....the most valuable option a gun will give you is the ability to back pedal and be able to defend yourself outside of arms reach. something a knife will never give ya.
 
woody d said:
id have to say that is the first time ive ever heard anyone mention carrying a hammer as a defensive weapon. it would do the job as well as any baton would.
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Charlie Mike said:
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damn bud, that is a serious piece of weaponry with a nice carry rig. personally id probably go with a smaller headed hammer and a much shorter handle, but that thing sure would get the job done. ribs, collar bones, knee caps...OUCH!
 
Gotta love it... The hammer I mean.. Sadly it is clearly intended as a weapon, because of the rig and where I live that could get me in more trouble than a 4.5" fixed blade.

Here I can carry/wear/conceal any length knife I want as long as its not intended as a weapon, but rather as a tool. What makes something a weapon here is intent...(Other than firearms and prohibited devices, which are defined by statute...)

To the OP... Get training. the more you get the more you realize you need more and that a knife the last thing you want to use if it comes to it... Train with well known and recognized folks, not Joe's garage, dojo, lauundromat and tacticool centre. Practice lots, participate in IDPA, shoot lots and lots and lots... Speed and accuracy are essential.
 
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