fixed blade edc pocket knives

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i.e. the new brkt bumble bee and the old standby "little pecker"

what are their uses and can someone describe the pros and cons of such a blade (less than 2.5" cutting edge and handle <or= 4") ?

perhaps a side note on a versus scenario against a small folder?
 
I've been carrying a Pro Scalpel II for a while now, and a Mikro Candian II for a while before that.

Compared to a folder:

Pro:
Way easier to clean fruit juice, etc off of it.
Stronger
Design not constrained by folding / locking mechanism.

Con:
Harder to carry (longer length overall + being more careful when re-sheathing)
Legal issues in some locations.

That's just meant to be a beginning... Anyone want to add to it?
 
Safer in a stabbing scenario. For example I should have and would have preferred a small fixed blade this weekend when I stabbed into a water bottle to cut the bottom off. I had to make a makeshift bowl for my dog to drink from. Granted safe knife handling made this a moot point but it makes mistakes of a folder closing on your hand less likely.
 
I've experimented with EDC pocket carry of a small fixed blade.

IME:
PROS
+Much easier to clean fruit/cheese/etc from blade and handle - no pivot or internal spaces.
+Classy.

CONS
-Most pocketable fixed blades I've tried (YPMY: your pockets may vary) have an annoying short blade. My BRKT Mikro Canadian has a shorter blade than my Spyderco Ladybug.
-With small EDC blades like this, IME the strength of a fixed blade over a quality small folder is not a huge advantage.
-Not as "drawable" in as many situations as a small folder. For example, in my office.


A pocketable EDC fixed blade is an appealing idea and I still want to find a solution. My new-to-me Blind Horse Patch Knife offers some intriguing solutions to most of my negatives, and I really want to try the Pro Scalpel II. I still regret trading off my BRKT Little Creek proto with JeffH pocket kydex. OAL was less than most folders, but it had a very usable handle and blade length. A well-proportioned and eminently pocketable knife.
 
Well i just tend to pocket a larger knife like an RC-3 or RAT-3 one of which usually resides in my pocket.

They are strong and easy to maintain.
 
the rat izula looks promising.

there is also the nemesis pocket protector, it actually has pocket clip.

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The Izula is excellent.

I have a few Busse Bear Cubs that I thought I would use a lot...but they are REALLY small, and I like to have something on me that has a bigger blade than a Victorinox Tinker.

They are easy to carry though, I tell you that.
 
what exactly is the purpose of a pocket clip on a fixed blade? I aint sticking no un sheathed fixed blade in my pocket.
 
I happen to make what is being called the EDK (Every Day Knife) it's a small fixed blade for pocket carry. Blade length is 2 3/4" and the overall length is usually 6 7/8" depending on the requests of the customer. Everyone has pretty much outlined most of the pros/cons that I could think of.

Here's a link to a review by Lorien. I also make them with micarta or wood handle material depending on the desires of the customer.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610225&highlight=edk

I hope it's all right if I posted this here....
 
Will Leavitt said:
I happen to make what is being called the EDK (Every Day Knife) it's a small fixed blade for pocket carry. Blade length is 2 3/4" and the overall length is usually 6 7/8" depending on the requests of the customer. Everyone has pretty much outlined most of the pros/cons that I could think of.

Here's a link to a review by Lorien. I also make them with micarta or wood handle material depending on the desires of the customer.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610225&highlight=edk

I hope it's all right if I posted this here....
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hey you make some really knice blades, those wharncliffe knives look fantastic.
 
I recently picked up one of Will's EDK's and it has been in my pocket ever since. Best pocket fixed blade I have ever encountered.
 
I sometimes carry a Mini Canadian in a KSF Adirondack pocket sheath. A Vic Spirit occupies the second slot. It is easy to draw and use compared to a folder, but more awkward to put away.

The size and sharpness of the Mini CDN is great, but something pointier would be more useful for a pocket edc, in retrospect.
 
For the most part, I don't carry a folder anymore. A few times a week, just because I feel like it. But even then, I always have one of my Doziers on my belt. Horizontal Carry kydex sheaths are the best way I have found to carry them. I love fixed blades because they are stronger, more comfortable in your hands, and it reduces one of the steps of using a knife... I carry the Dozier Whittler, I never even notice it is on me until I need to pull it. besides, it is easily concealed if my shirt not tucked in.
 
i occasionally carry a small FB vs a folder but never in the pocket, imho that really limits the length of the blade vs carrying it in the waistband, and if its a very long blade its always poking and prodding ya when ya move around and sit, i dont like that carry mode at all myself.

to be honest i really rarely carry a FB anymore, its just a lot easier to live with a folder and i dont really worry about lock failure with anything i edc, if i did i wouldnt edc it and would look till i found something i was cool with.
 
Since some members have mentioned this knife can anybody relate their experience of carrying it on a daily basis? Also someone said that the point of this knife is blunt, is this true? Thanks!
 
The Mikro Canadian is very comfortable to carry in a pocket. Wears well on a chain or 550 cord around the neck as well.:thumbup:

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Here is an overall size comparison.

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Thanks babakanoosh45 for your quick reply and nice pictures! I'm going to order a Mikro!
 
I'd like to try out a MercHarness for discreet carry. There are times I do not wan a knife riding on my belt/waist. I've only though of a few alternatives; ankle carry, pocket carry (with a pull string), and the MercHarness.

My pockets are usually full of other gadgets and personal effects, so that is not my first choice. I believe the ankle carry to be a viable option, but not really fast or very accessible in an emergency situation. I've no experience with neck carry or anything similar to the Merc Harness, but I can't really fault it with any preconceived ideas yet.
 
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