Folders- A Thing of the Past?

[texastonydobbs]

Recover Crashed Aircraft /Helicopters for Insurance Co.
I have been in some remote locations from Tx-Colorado and State inbetween.. :thumbup:

 

[TheGame]

What on earth do you do that you can carry a junglas and not get arrested?

I carried a Recon Scout to a carryout once. Openly, and there was a police officer there. Came up to me, asked to see what it was, and let me be on my way. :thumbup:

I am sure I could have passed with a Junglas too, with how he just wanted to see what condition it was in. He didn't at all care that I had a knife on me.

 

[Buckeye67]

Just wait until the DPx HEST folder comes out

I'm in for at least one. :thumbup:

A HEST folder would immediately replace my CQC-7A as my EDC knife.

 

[Birdkiller]

O ok nice. I was thinking corporate job wearing you junglas with a suit or some thing haha.

 

[1066vik]

O ok nice. I was thinking corporate job wearing you junglas with a suit or some thing haha.

actually, he's an accountant but kind of ashamed of it - he uses the Junglas for boardroom budget cuts and audits.

 

[adnj]

I just have to own both.

 

[Birdkiller]

That's a good way to make work more interesting.

 

[eloreno]

When I first got into knives, I bought folders. After a short while, I started looking for a small fixed blade I could EDC. Once I started buying fixed blades, it was all over for the folders. I don't buy folders any more and have very few in my collection. Fixed blades are most definitely the way to go IMO.

 

[x041040x]

Just wait until the DPx HEST folder comes out

I'll take 2 A.S.A.P.

 

[stabman]

I prefer folders unless it's a huge blade.

 

[Heyday]

I wish I could carry a fixed blade, but I am stuck with a folder for EDC in my state. I usually have a fixed blade close by though.

 

[Grover6]

I have been carrying my HEST for the past 10 months or so and also tried my Izula for a few. On my off time it is My HEST, with out question, but recently added a CRKT M16 spear point, as my version of a "gentleman's folder". This is for those times that a larger knife isn't needed. On duty I added a CRKT M16 tanto to my belt, on top of my Ka-bar TDI. I tried to set my Izula up for duty belt carry, but it just doesn't quite work. The Izula folder and especially the HEST folder are top of the list for future buys. Just need them to be available.

 

[imaginefj]

I'm making the transition to a fixed-blade EDC, which will be the HEST. Now allI need to do is figure out placement along with my Glock 26. Maybe the knife will be SOB?

SOB knives are a PITA to resheath.

 

[PayetteRucker]

SOB knives are a PITA to resheath.

When you have the sheath and your belt rigged right it's just a matter of getting a feel for it... people are so gear fickle by the time they get to know their knife setup they move onto the next new toy so they never get used to it-it becomes muscle memory after awhile and can be real effective.

 

[coyotebc]

I've always carried folders for edc.
Last 8 or 10 months I've tried various neck knives but haven't liked them as much as a good folder.
I am going to try a snall fixed blade edc on weekends this summer

 

[ikiddp9]

Just wait until the DPx HEST folder comes out

When??????????

 

[MedicX]

When you have the sheath and your belt rigged right it's just a matter of getting a feel for it... people are so gear fickle by the time they get to know their knife setup they move onto the next new toy so they never get used to it-it becomes muscle memory after awhile and can be real effective.

it's funny that you say that, because, just like your firearm, you become accustomed to using, operating it a certain way. Whether it be grabbing for it, or returning it to it's place of rest, it becomes habit- a good one.

 

[SoCalXD]

No concealed fixed blades, no concealed/loaded handguns, but luckily no limitations on blade lengths or edges on folders makes folding knives the logical EDC for self defense here in occupied California.

I switch off between my Cuda Max 5.5" bowie, a SOG Spec Elite II 5", and a custom Fairbairn Combat with a double edge. The Cuda is light and long, the SOG is long enough and strong and the Fairbairn is wonderful for it's sole purpose.

I find folders much easier to carry than fixed; smaller, lighter, and since they are concealed, they don't draw any unwanted attention. When hiking on the weekends, the SOG Spec goes in the pocket, and a highly modified Cold Steel Kukri Magnum is lashed to the side of my pack for all possible self defense and survival contingencies.

 

[Scott3670]

it's funny that you say that, because, just like your firearm, you become accustomed to using, operating it a certain way. Whether it be grabbing for it, or returning it to it's place of rest, it becomes habit- a good one.

I agree. I used to carry my off-duty weapon (a S&W 640) in a SOB holster and getting used to holstering the weapon didn't take much time. Besides, I now carry a Glock 26 (personal choice, no longer "on-duty") and having the H.E.S.T. right next to my pistol might be a bit much. Oh well, that's the fun part - balancing my gear for the most comfort and tactical advantage.