Izula vs "hard use" folder

My Izula has virtually wiped out my carrying of large folders.

Izula under my shirt around my neck, and a small slipjoint in my pocket and I'm good to go.
 
The only two advantages that folders have (that I can think of) are legality and compactness. In some states like mine, a fixed blade of any length must be carried openly, while it's legal to carry huge folders concealed. So while an Izula does like an ant if laid next to a Cold Steel Voyager X2, its the X2 that's legal to conceal. And as far as compactness goes, if a guy wants more "reach" for whatever reason, a folder will obviously be around half the length of a fixed blade of comparable blade length. A trade off, but one that many folks seem to accept.

I have a question for anyone who uses a pocket sheath. Have you ever accidentally cut your pocket or other clothing while drawing or holstering your knives? I like the idea of a pocket holster, but they seem oops prone. I've never tried one though, so that's why I'm asking.
 
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Guys, I know that a solid piece of steel is stronger than one with a hole in it and a pin through the hole. But for smaller blades, folders just work better for me than neck knives.

1. The "sheath" is always with the knife (the sheath being the handle).
2. The handles are usually larger for more comfort.
3. Once folded, the folder is more compact for a given blade length.
4. Modern folders are used everyday by hunters, campers, and survivalists. They are strong enough to do just about any chore you do with any small knife.
5. Some folders even have screwdrivers, can openers, awls, and other tools included.

Well those are my reasons for carrying a folder instead of an Izula. And Horn Dog is not my real name. I'm Joe Izula.

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I was watching a video the other day by knifemaker Murray Carter where he was talking about the benefits of a neck knife (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awro-7Z5pPk). One of the things he mentions is that when you consider a folder, a very high percentage of the cost in terms of the design and material goes into the handle - not the blade. He talks about a number of other benefits, ability to carry when you have no pockets (perhaps when naked??), simple maintenance, strength, etc...
 
chipped said:
Super tough folding knives are very popular, but usually they're not great slicers and are quite expensive.

It seems to me that carrying a small and thin folding knife in addition to a small fixed blade would work about as well and be cheaper overall.

How "strong" (holistically speaking) would you say an Izula or similar knife is compared to "tough" folding knives like ZTs and Striders and so forth?
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KISS-keep it simple, stupid. How many working parts does even a framelock folder have? even if it is just 3 or 4, that is 2 or 3 more moving parts you have to worry about that could potentially fail. The Izula is one solid piece of quailty 1095 High Carbon steel, fits in any pants pocket (unless you're a punk wearing girls size pants) and comes with a lifetime warranty. It's a pocket knife with the strength and durability of a prybar. That sounds better to me than any folding knife could offer, especially at a 40-50 dollar pricetag...
 
I don't usually pry much with my small knives. In any case, the solid steel neck knives are without a doubt stronger. But my Rat Trap folder can slice with the best of them.
 
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Bear Claw Chris Lappe said:
My Izula has virtually wiped out my carrying of large folders.

Izula under my shirt around my neck, and a small slipjoint in my pocket and I'm good to go.
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Yeah... well try getting to it with a suit and tie on... :rolleyes:

I carry my Izula whenever I can, but not at work (it has been deemed "unacceptable") so I carry a couple of folders, one is actually larger then the Izula.
 
There is no comparison between fixed blades and folders. A fixed blade is a cheaper and more durable concept, whereas a folder is always a compromise of some sort.
 
MrCoffee said:
Yeah... well try getting to it with a suit and tie on... :rolleyes:
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With a suit and tie on, I'd use a mercHarness to have the Izula on me ... I do that when wearing blouse and blazer ... but then again, I'm self employed, so I carry what I want.
 
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