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I have a few of each. Whatever you do don't get into Busse knives at Busse.com . The next fixed blade I want to get is a Blackjack model 7 with stacked leather handles.
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No more folders for me
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Never liked the look of busse (thank god ) and I love stacked leather, my fallkniven nl4 is so comfy and gorgeous I really appreciate the leather handle
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That's how they did their old First Strike models. It's about the grippiest grip I've ever felt, for sure. :thumbup:
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As grippy as a grippy thing from planet Grippy and excellent choice for that kind of knife.
Murder on the hand if on a chopper for extended work though.
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I'm a fan of fixed blades too:
But no, I don't feel the same way as you do about folders:
Impressive collection sir!
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Yeah, I can't imagine it'd be too comfy in that application.
I own 3 folders that I consider serious knives (unfortunately, the RJ Martin designed Kershaw I liked so much turned out to have so-so edge-holding), one fully serrated, and two that needed a huge REK re-grind just to be of any use at all... (SOG Fatcat and the big Al Mar SERE)
Except for cutting the occasional cardboard box, I can't say I ever found much use for any of them, but they carry easy and the rare times I did use them I was glad to have them. Rarely happens, especially outside of boxes... Even for boxes, I can't imagine how terrible the plain edge ones would be with just the factory edge...
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Except for cutting the occasional cardboard box, I can't say I ever found much use for any of them, but they carry easy and the rare times I did use them I was glad to have them. Rarely happens, especially outside of boxes... Even for boxes, I can't imagine how terrible the plain edge ones would be with just the factory edge...
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If I may ask, which RJ Martin is that?
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I mean it this time!We've heard it all before John....
Right, and that's what I understood that you meant. I'm quite sorry if my humor was poorly timed or even in bad taste.
I had the thought too, several times to cut down on knives I was at the point of insisting on 3 folders and 3 fixed blades as a permanent standard.
Didn't pan out.
If you can limit your blades and keep that limit, more power to you.. today I'm not doing too bad at about 12 folders 5 fixed with a couple machetes and 'hawks and one Kukhri. Again, sorry.
I had the thought too, several times to cut down on knives I was at the point of insisting on 3 folders and 3 fixed blades as a permanent standard.
Didn't pan out.
If you can limit your blades and keep that limit, more power to you.. today I'm not doing too bad at about 12 folders 5 fixed with a couple machetes and 'hawks and one Kukhri. Again, sorry.
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I like the idea of a fixed blade and own a few. But I really only reach for it over a folder if I know I will be in a specific place for a while doing stuff that might require it (hiking, camping, yard work etc.) It's just not very practical for me. Also a fixed blade on my hip I've noticed has a tendency to cause people to be more standoffish with me. I don't want to be the scary guy, even if it is just their misconception. And there is a lot of places a frequent that would frown upon it or even disallow it. I can't even ride the bus if I am wearing one.
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I only have a couple fixed blades.
Living in California, I like to carry my knives concealed and with a fixed blade this is not lawful.
Even when I go hiking I like a folder on my belt usually in a leather belt holster.
I guess to me folders are more practical for the time being.
Living in California, I like to carry my knives concealed and with a fixed blade this is not lawful.
Even when I go hiking I like a folder on my belt usually in a leather belt holster.
I guess to me folders are more practical for the time being.
My favorite F.B. so far is the 311 in a simple kydex sheath and a slip joint. Might be a small two bladed s.j. or a large one depends on how I feel basically. When I am fishing at our place on Lake Ontario or on my bagger it is usually a larger f.b. in a bowie style. But frankly I am kind of done with modern folders in general. I'm retired full time now so I carry what I want most of the time which like I said is usually the 311. Ergo's are hard to beat. The Bradford Guardian I have in 4" is superb too. keepem sharp
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I think the above comment was aimed at me.
If you are only done buying, I can understand. I have folders that I don't ever use anymore and can't see a "practical" reason to purchase any more, myself. I am not quite to the point that you are, yet. Probably close though.
My lifestyle is changing so my knife needs are changing, too. Folders that I used to carry, now set unused. Smaller, lighter folders seem to be what I am leaning towards. Just a few more to upgrade my collection and then I am done. Or, so I claim.
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Without going into much detail, there was a period where I had the funds, the time, and motivation to get into collecting knives as a hobby. Those circumstances have changed. I no longer have a desire to keep buying more stuff that I don't need, in any area of my life. I have a lot of pocket knives accumulated during my collecting stage. I will never run out.