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wicat3

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Hey everyone. I am looking for a tactical fighting fixed blade to carry for my EDC. I have looked around and read some reviews but most of what I found are custom made and pretty expensive. I'm looking to spend around $100 as it would be my first fixed blade and would prefer something that can be carried sideways on my belt instead of hanging down. Any help or suggestions would be great.
 
Holy ****! Your last post was 8yrs ago!!
I initially figured you for a kid, and was going to offer you a deal.
I'm not a huge fan of horizontal carry...I tend to carry inverted; but"tactical" is less of a consideration than comfort and convenience. Keep your eye out for a used G3. May not be "tactical"; but it comes stock with a horizontal sheath, and it's a darned good knife.
Good luck!
 
Perhaps Spyderco Perrin fixed blades, specifically the Street Bowie and Street Beat? They're around $120, good overall execution, and designed as defensive knives that can also function well for general use. The Street Beat is a little smaller and easy to carry horizontally.

Otherwise Cold Steel still has lots of offerings in that price range.
 
Owen K. said:
Why tactical? You a fellon or just a roleplayer? Gerber strong arm?
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"Tactical" can be a controversial term. It often exists more as an aesthetic than a practical quality. Tactical design aesthetics often seem deleterious to practical value, such as in ludicrously overbuilt or uncomfortably jimped folders, "sharpened pry bars", etc.

I'll assume that he wants an EDC knife that can handle both regular utility and possible defensive needs. That's both reasonable and a good reason to consider a fixed blade for EDC. (Let's also remember that vastly superior defensive tools like guns are not always an option for everyone, such as those living in restrictive states or cities, or not in America.)

Hopefully, he'll come back and tell us a little more about what he needs or what cutting tasks are normal for him.

justjed said:
Two words: Ruike. Jager.
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I actually just posted this in a thread about 14C28N. While not overly huge, it's a little large for my EDC. I've carried it for outdoor and woodland activities. It's a nice knife and more comfortable in hand than it looks. The sheath is okay and I have warmed up to the multi-directional clip. (It can be quickly rotated to maybe eight positions. It locks into place and is released by a little lever.)

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Columbia River do some tactical fixed blades. The kaspers. Apparently not much more than $20. With the option to scout carry.


Which would seem about right to me. Because I don’t think a defensive knife really needs to great quality. Considering you will hopefully not be stabbing so many people you would have to worry about edge retention or hot spots.
 
Almost any sheath with holes can be rigged to be carried in any orientation on your belt.
Can you carry concealed where you live? Or only open carry?

I think you would want a low profile blade that is comfortable to carry in a few different ways. I like Cold Steel products, so the Kobun comes to mind. One of the Spikes or Counter Tacs if you want something smaller.
 
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The Cold Steel Drop Forged Bowie Fixed Blade Knife is an addition to Cold Steel's Drop Forged line of knives. It has a total length of 14 inches and features a 9 ½ inch blade. It shares many of the same attributes of the other knives in the series, including the same robust construction, being forged as a single piece of steel, giving it a startling amount of strength. But, unlike the other Drop Forged knives, it has distinctive faux stag slabs incorporated into the handle. The blade is flat ground to a moderately thin edge and is then honed to razor sharpness. The point of the blade is acute enough to offer deep penetration, and the balance point is just in front of the guard making it lively in the hand and only slightly blade heavy. Like the other knives in the Drop Forged Series, it comes with a military grade, Secure-Ex sheath that includes a detachable Cordura belt loop.
 
I believe you can mount the clip on an Izula sheath so it will carry horizontally. The Bradford G3 is a bit over 100, but imo it’s well worth the money. Neither are what I’d consider “tactical fighting knives” but they go unnoticed on your belt and would probably work in a pinch.
 
Sorry I'm sure I was pretty vague and should have known better. I am looking for a self-defensive fixed blade for edc. I always carry a knife or two, but this is more something that won't be used for opening boxes or the daily tasks that a knife comes in handy for. I'm thinking something small like a 3-4 inch blade. I have a few CRKT knives that I like. I have seen some cold steel but I wasn't sure the quality of the products or what is a good brand and what isn't.
 
the problem with sd in a knife is the requisite training req'd to have even a remote chance to do that effectively

if the scenario is serious enough to be pulling a knife, you'll wish you had a gun
for any scenario less intense, neither is needed, ... a calm approach to de-escalation is best in most cases
 
Maybe the Civivi Tamashii would be more to your liking. Designed by Bob Terzuola, specifically for a defensive role. You might have to improvise a scout carry method.
 
wicat3 said:
Sorry I'm sure I was pretty vague and should have known better. I am looking for a self-defensive fixed blade for edc. I always carry a knife or two, but this is more something that won't be used for opening boxes or the daily tasks that a knife comes in handy for. I'm thinking something small like a 3-4 inch blade. I have a few CRKT knives that I like. I have seen some cold steel but I wasn't sure the quality of the products or what is a good brand and what isn't.
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Cold Steel is a good brand (at least until the new owners ruin it). Don't let the prices fool you. Stop by the Cold Steel manufacturer's subforum if you want to learn more about specific models.
dirc said:
the problem with sd in a knife is the requisite training req'd to have even a remote chance to do that effectively
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I know this is a no-win discussion, but why do people always say this? Knife is better than bare hands, right? It's not like you can train to fight against brown bears, but people still want a 44 magnum at their hip.
 
Basic defensive preparedness matters: Check your ego. Avoid trouble. De-escalate if possible. If danger cannot be otherwise avoided, do what is needed to stop the threat cold.

That said, practice with what you carry. That can be tricky with knives since you need something comparable to stand in as a trainer. You have to balance effectiveness with safety while training against active resistance. That means being able to effectively get it out and use it properly while a friend (or instructor) is actively applying force, trying to get you, etc. Real-life defensive encounters are not nice or orderly. They often involve things like someone strong violently manhandling you, savagely swinging, trying to stab you, etc.; or an aggressive animal biting and clawing with everything they've got.
 
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