Fixed blade EDC?

For fixed EDC I usually carry this Bark River which has M4 steel, love it. Or I will carry a Blackjack neck knife. Goes right into my cargo pocket, dont even know it's there. :thumbup:

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I personally don't see the point of having a folder aside from not scaring the general population. I mean, do they make anything any more convenient? The only one-hand-opener/closer I have that I would say is less clumsy to get ready is my BM 930--I guess if every folder had an AXIS lock then it would be a perfect world to me.

In any case, I just wonder why people question the need for a fixed blade... I question the need for a folder. Where does this unwritten rule come from that a person's regular carry knife should be a folder? Are they any more convenient? Any safer? I just don't see the advantage.
 
They're incredibly more convenient. You must not understand the dynamics of a folder if you don't see how.

edit: this says a lot, especially coming from me.
 
For me, it's mainly the fact that they fold, so I don't have to worry about attaching a sheath somewhere, and are nice and low-profile. Folders are smaller in pocket than a fixed blade. Also, if you're surrounded by sheeple, it's a lot more acceptable. Fixed blades, even tiny ones, are "scary."
 
A small neck knife is a good fixed EDC. Everybody I have showed my neck knife to has actually laughed. It doesn't look even slightly intimidating.
 
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Funny. The people who have seen my BK11 and Bravo Necker 2 wanted to know why I would carry around a dangerous weapon. But somehow they're not concerned with box cutters, even though guess which was used to take over the planes on 9/11? They learn pretty quickly, but still. I definitely run into people who think a knife has to be a weapon just because it's a fixed blade.
 
My job allows me to EDC fixed blades, so I have edc'd every fixed blade I own, including some pretty big bowies. I started into kydex recently and now am addicted, so I've been making sheaths for my favorite bowies. I still get comments from people (like when going out to get lunch, people stare, point, and the brave ones ask why), sometimes I let the sarcasm fly but mostly I try to educate.
 
KennyB said:
I personally don't see the point of having a folder aside from not scaring the general population.... Where does this unwritten rule come from that a person's regular carry knife should be a folder? Are they any more convenient? Any safer? I just don't see the advantage.
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Laws, and they are written. For my area, anything that does not have a hinge is illegal, it doesn't matter how short or how dull it is. It's stupid.
 
KennyB said:
I personally don't see the point of having a folder aside from not scaring the general population. I mean, do they make anything any more convenient? The only one-hand-opener/closer I have that I would say is less clumsy to get ready is my BM 930--I guess if every folder had an AXIS lock then it would be a perfect world to me.

In any case, I just wonder why people question the need for a fixed blade... I question the need for a folder. Where does this unwritten rule come from that a person's regular carry knife should be a folder? Are they any more convenient? Any safer? I just don't see the advantage.
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Lighter, larger blade for the carry size, not having to conceal or carry a sheath.

Plus, it's way easier to put away. When I was running a painting business I used my folders much, much more than a fixed blade - it's far more convenient to take out a folder, use it, close it and then drop it in your pocket than hunt around for a sheath you're 30 feet up on a ladder.
 
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Lighter, larger blade for the carry size, not having to conceal or carry a sheath.

Plus, it's way easier to put away. When I was running a painting business I used my folders much, much more than a fixed blade - it's far more convenient to take out a folder, use it, close it and then drop it in your pocket than hunt around for a sheath you're 30 feet up on a ladder.
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How is it easier to take a hand off the ladder, root around in your pocket, pull out folder, open it, use it then drop it back in there then retrieving a knife from a sheath that you know exactly where it is, completing two less steps during use, then putting it back in its sheath which is probably less of a reach then your pocket?

Nothing is easier with a folder then a fixed blade, I can't see any logic in arguing otherwise other then placation of simpletons.
 
AG Russel woodswalker in a small leather belt sheath(vertical). Not really worried about someone seeing it cause it has a sub 3'' blade and there's very few places a knife that small is not legal. Makes it perfect for EDC.
 
R15K said:
How is it easier to take a hand off the ladder, root around in your pocket, pull out folder, open it, use it then drop it back in there then retrieving a knife from a sheath that you know exactly where it is, completing two less steps during use, then putting it back in its sheath which is probably less of a reach then your pocket?

Nothing is easier with a folder then a fixed blade, I can't see any logic in arguing otherwise other then placation of simpletons.
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Because you often need two hands to securely refasten a knife in a sheath. Have you ever tried doing so while two or three stories up on a ladder? Or in a woodworking shop with tools in your other hand? No? Then don't BS.
 
I made some modifications to my stock ESEE Izula/II Sheath so I can front right pocket carry---did the same thing to my Boker Tom Krein Pocket Bowie as well.

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These work really well for me---I like having a fixed blade---theres a sense of security I get from carrying a fixed:)

Thanks

Paul
 
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