Fixed blades in public

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Barberbrown

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The Idea of carring a well made fixed blade, instead of a folder interests me.I would enjoy how it is done,and be some what concealed if thats possible,and with-in the guide lines of the Laws.I have never seen anyone carry unless it was hunting season,I look forward to your answers,thank you.B.B
 
Well, for sure I carry fixed blades in public. In Germany it´s allowed to carry such knives when the blade length is under 12 cm.

In working pants there´s no problem by carrying. In my spare time, I personally, prefer to carry a folder. The reason is, it´s not so big...

Kind regards...
Andi
 
From what I understand of our great Michigan knife laws (:rolleyes:) is this: You can only carry a fixed blade knife during hunting season, and it has to be "adapted and carried as such" whatever the hell that means. I'm certainly no lawyer but the one part of this law I can read and understand clear as day is this - (3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony. Felony = NO GOOD so I would advise you call your local authority (County Sheriff, Town Hall, etc.) and ask them but as far as I know a fixed blade EDC in MI is a no go.

- 750.227. (1) A person shall not carry a dagger, dirk,
stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of
any length, or any dangerous weapon, except a hunting
knife adapted and carried as such, concealed on or about
his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise in
any vehicle... except in his or her dwelling house [or]
place of business... (3) A person who violates this
section is guilty of a felony...
 
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I carry a fixed blade every day. I conceal it in the city because people tend to over react to the sight of a fixed blade. I live in New Hampshire. Here we have no knife laws. No kind of knife is illegal. Also, we have no laws about carrying or concealing. If one is not a felon, then there are no worries in NH. If you do not live in NH, then laws will vary. Where do you live?
 
you could move to texas where it is legal to carry up to a 5.5 inch fixed blade, it just can't be double edged if I remember correctly.
 
I carry one rarely. When I'm going camping or on a long bike trip. It's legal here as long as it is not concealed, but you definitely get some looks. Something to think about. I would think concealing it would trip people out more if they saw it somehow. I don't really care what people think, but thought I'd mention it.
 
I edc a sheath knife quite often in Florida and in Michigan no matter the season, Hunting or otherwise and have never been looked at funny or asked about it. Frankly I have not given much thought about what other folks think either way.. However, I think it would be a mistake to carry it concealed, unless of coarse its a boot knife specifically. I always carry mine on my belt.

Best,
Anthony
 
I carried a fixed blade once and the wind blew my jacket to where it was exposed. This was a three inch blade with a four inch handle, with just a little bit of the handle exposed. I received a wow, "you are carrying a bowie knife" and a little bit of giggles along with it. BTW I was on the job around a bunch of men. So, I think you will get a negative reaction, so I would carry it with jeans concealed, or on hikes and fishing trips. Other than that, expect a reaction. Everyone carries a folder and that seems to be more acceptable unless you pull it out.
 
I carried a fixed blade for several years as an EDC. I would wear it on my belt, and just tuck the sheath into the front pocket of my jeans so just the handle stuck out.
 
I carry a stubby razel in my right front pocket pretty much every day. Clip the sheath to the top and let the top of the handle and lanyard stick out.
 
definately check your state and county laws but your usually safe if your fixed blade is single edge with under a 4 inch blade. I personally use a bk-11 for my edc and I wear it horizontally on the back of my belt so I can hide it under a shirt or jacket when I'm around the soccer moms
 
I EDC a Buck 116 sheath knife. This has a pouch style sheath with a snap flap. When the sheath is worn tucked into my back pocket it looks like I'm carrying a lockblade and it doesn't get a second glance.

When I carried a fighting knife it was IWB in a Kydex speed sheath worn under an unbuttoned, untucked shirt.

But as others have said, don't commit a felony in your state.
 
I'm in CA and I regularly carry a fixed blade. To stay legal, it must be exposed in CA. No probs whatsoever. Lately I been carrying this... not the friendliest o looking but legal.

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It's not hard to carry a well made fixed blade in a concealed manner.

In the area I live as long as your blade is not a dagger(double edge) with cutting edge no longer than 5 1/2" you're fine.

I personally go for fixed blades between 6"-8" with blade length from 3"-4 1/2", anything longer/bigger than that would be rather obvious under your shirt and will hinder your movement.

Sheepo freak out easy, a drop down sheath would likely get you unecessay attention so I personally go for Tek-Lok or belt loop.
 
Some jurisdictions forbid concealment, but the society frowns on them unconcealed.

New York City theoretically allows a fixed blade under 4" but like all knives there, it must be concealed. I think the very un-pointy Razel might be a good choice. Even if you were patted down, it's hard to see that as a "dangerous weapon". :)
 
I've actually seen more than one person carrying fixed blades in my part of the world I love smaller fixed blades but I'm just not brave enough to carry them on my belt maybe one of these days I'll get over it.
 
I see folks carrying small fixed blades here in my part of TX on a regular basis. I will often drop a fixed blade in its sheath into the tool pocket of my work pants where normally just the end of the handle will show.

Andy
 
I EDC a Chris Reeve PS every day in New York City. Sheath in my pocket, and the lanyard I tied to the end flips up under my belt making it as easy to grab as a clipped folder.
 
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