Folding Knife instead of small Fixed, when carrying a Large Fixed blade

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I really don't like carrying a large fixed blade (7+ inches), if I don't have a smaller blade on me.
I have a combo: 3" piggyback on 7". Thought about finding a pair for another large knife (or two), but now really thinking about going with a folding knife instead of small fixed blade.

What are your thoughts about carrying a folding knife instead of 3" fixed blade, if Large (7") fixed blade is with you.
 
I carry a small Spyderco Cricket as a money clip and a 3.5 inch fixed blade. Both work fine with me.
 
effer that's what Ive been using for a while... folder and a fixed knife with a 7 inch blade.
 
Why a folder instead of a small fixed ?

Weight is about equal.
Fixed is stronger.
Fixed is easier to clean.
 
Mine are the skookum and the folder
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This is an extra, not the one in the above pic but with the blades out. The little tiny one is really useful.
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I see no problem with that. I usually go out with a chopper (kukri, machete, or hatchet) a medium sized fixed-blade (4" or 5") and a multi-tool or SAK.
 
Starting last year, I carry iether my fixed Al Mar SERE Operator, SOG Team Leader 20CV, or Rat-7 D2 and either my BM Griptillian or BM710 together. This is now my standard hunting setup and why I like the nylon sheaths with the accessory pouch. I can put the folder in the pouch with the fixed blade.
 
effer;8721119What are your thoughts about carrying a folding knife instead of 3" fixed blade said:
If I were to just take 2 knives and decided that I would take my Becker BK-7 + one other then I would be happy with a folder for the 2nd knife, why not?

For the 2nd knife I would be pretty happy to take a smaller fixed blade, maybe a Mora. But as an alternative a folder that would fit in a pocket would do just fine - maybe my Endura with the Scandi grind or my FFG RAT-1.

If I want to baton some wood then obviously the BK-7 is the right tool for that job - the folder wouldn't be expected to handle more than it was capable of.
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I carry a Busse Team Gemini and a large Sebenza 21 as my current outdoor pair. I find that it is just so much easier to carry a folder(with a pocket clip) as a secondary. I have a North Face Recon daypack that has a nice spot on the upper chest strap where my Sebenza fits perfectly. Not only is it right at hand, but it looks cool too. :D
 
I've been thinking about adding a small folder to my hunting kit, to compliment my large FB. Just haven't decided which.
 
i usually have my sak with me but i find i still use my izzie more as a knife where as my sak is more for the tools
 
A good full sized stockman or trapper is a great partner to a bigger fixed blade. I have done more running with these styles than all my others. They excell at whittling and game processing, love the blade options. Good enough for grand dad- good enough for me. ;-)
 
The folder will work fine, but i have returned to the small fixed blade as it is faster than a folder for the majority of things. Carrying two fixed blades...or three is not a big deal when sheathed correctly, and not all screwed together.
 
I was thinking of the same thing this morning, packing for my day hike with my son. I always take the same type knives though. A large fixed ,like the Junglas ,BK-7 or 9; A smaller fixed like my Esee 4 , F1 , S1 , or SRK , and my EDC , which is usually a Buck Vantage. This has been my way for a long time. I always bring these three types/lengths , but vary the exact knife for each role sometimes.
 
My typical "blade load" is a machete, neck knife and a Mora.

Often though I will carry the machete and a folder.

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Most often when I just carry a folder it will be my Brazilian Zebu.

Mac
 
Over the years, I have tried and carried a hundred different knives and combinations, and this is what I have settled on for some time now (read, not likely to change to anything else, any time soon):

I ALWAYS have an Emerson folder clipped on my pocket, either a CQC-10, 12, or 13...depending on what I feel like carrying that day. These are all in the 3.6 to 3.9" range. Along with this, a smallish Leatherman Original Multitool, which has a couple small blades.

Out on the trail, I will add in a Faullkniven F1, S1, or A1, depending on how "serious" the expedition is. Add in an Ontario RD Hawk/Pick, if the expedition is really serious.
 
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