Moving away from folders towards fixed blades

[Gary W. Graley]

Not sure what prompted this move, possibly since getting the Mini Bowie by Tactical Pterodactyl Knives might have been the turning point, and since I was fortunate enough to pick up a Raptor that just went on sale a few days ago from them, not here yet but will be soon they both may be my daily EDC, using the Mini as neck carry and the Raptor, a middle sized fixed blade with a High hollow grind in magnacut steel, carried horizontally on my belt. To be sure there are slip joint folders that I have carried and will continue to do so, but those are mostly Swiss Army knife models, executive and PioneerX models plus a small slip joint in my watch pocket for smaller delicate tasks. But not a clipped folder in my pocket, at least for now.

2" blade with overall of 5"









The mini Bowie is a very handy little knife, where the Raptor will have a little more blade length for larger tasks.

If you guys and gals haven't tried any of the models from this small family knife business I would highly recommend doing so, they T TacticalPterodactylKnives are not a paid knife maker on BladeForums so I can't provide a link to their site, but you should be able to locate it easily.

So, are there any other folks that have made this move from folders to fixed blades? or any that have gone from fixed to folders?

I am sure that I am not alone in this but you never know
G2

 

[Peregrin]

I like that mini Bowie, Gary. I'm a big fan of small fixed-blade knives and on most days have one with me. The knife nut in me usually means there are one or two more OHO or slip joints with me also. It's a sickness, I know!

 

[CVamberbonehead]

Cool, I like to carry fixed blades too. I have a Winkler Operator in my pocket right now in fact. Lol I dont carry them exclusively though, my other pocket has a Bladeforums Bunny knife in it.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Bradford Guardian 3 in Magnacut goes with me most days.

 

[gastonian]

Funny reading this thread because I recently made the switch to edc a fixed blade as well and also picked up a mid-sized harpoon from Tactical Pterodactyl’s last drop. Can’t wait to check it out!

 

[Terry M.]

Love mine too Gary

https://imgur.com/l2FXTmO

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

Interesting kydex.

 

[snuffle]

I've been doing this too. These are the culprits with pocket time so far.

I was surprised to find the little RMJ seems like the most practical. It disappears on the belt while managing to be a whole lot of knife in a tiny package. David Mary 's mostly gets used around the house, super handy. Paul Baleta 's is really nice, but it is a little bigger than I usually want in a pocket (Supposed to go in my sock, I know. I just don't wear a kilt that often.) And, eh, the Vox is nice in theory but I like scales.

 

[Wharn]

Nice, what steel is that?

 

[Gary W. Graley]

If you’re asking me, it’s S45vn at least that was what I was told
G2

 

[Wharn]

If you’re asking me, it’s S45vn at least that was what I was told
G2

Gotcha, thanks. Looks like the perfect little EDC. I’m going to watch for a Magnacut version.

 

[JTR357]

I always plan on carrying a small FB but forget to put the sheath on my belt, so I'll grab a folder instead.
One of these days I'll remember. That's a sweet knife, Gary.

 

[MattWRog]

I’ve tried many times and always came back to folders. Small fixed blades are a weak spot for me but darned if I can make it stick.

 

[donkey12]

What I feel like carrying changes often. I look at my knives the way my wife looks at her shoes in the morning trying to decide which pair. For me some days it's fixed, others it's folder. Some days it's both. I like to have options

 

[353]

Not sure what prompted this move, possibly since getting the Mini Bowie by Tactical Pterodactyl Knives might have been the turning point, and since I was fortunate enough to pick up a Raptor that just went on sale a few days ago from them, not here yet but will be soon they both may be my daily EDC, using the Mini as neck carry and the Raptor, a middle sized fixed blade with a High hollow grind in magnacut steel, carried horizontally on my belt. To be sure there are slip joint folders that I have carried and will continue to do so, but those are mostly Swiss Army knife models, executive and PioneerX models plus a small slip joint in my watch pocket for smaller delicate tasks. But not a clipped folder in my pocket, at least for now.

2" blade with overall of 5"









The mini Bowie is a very handy little knife, where the Raptor will have a little more blade length for larger tasks.

If you guys and gals haven't tried any of the models from this small family knife business I would highly recommend doing so, they T TacticalPterodactylKnives are not a paid knife maker on BladeForums so I can't provide a link to their site, but you should be able to locate it easily.

So, are there any other folks that have made this move from folders to fixed blades? or any that have gone from fixed to folders?

I am sure that I am not alone in this but you never know
G2

So what are ya gonna do now with the 500+(wild gestimate ) folders u have laying around?

 

[Gary W. Graley]

One would think that I have a vast number of knives, but in order to get those knives some had to be sold to pay for the next one so, right now I don’t have very many at all
G2

 

[snuffle]

right now I don’t have very many at all

It is really more about the scars made along the way.

 

[scorpnsnake]

I'm not moving away from folders, but have been working on the fixed side of things. After seeing the neck knives thread and realizing that I don't even have one lol. Got two little fellers and one medium slicer in the works, by some of the fine craftsman on here. Super excited!

 

[ShaiHulud]

Since everyone is volunteering --- 2 christy knives and 2 kershaw cryos
But 3 of the 4 are in my backpack so unsure I'd that constitutes as "carries"

 

[eisman]

I find I like the Loveless City Knife and Steiff Horn patterns best for casual carry. This one's out getting a new sheath made, but I have a others. You should try this pattern Gary.