Pocket fixed blades.

Who are you and what have you done with the real jackknife? Posting pictures and now using the term fixed blade, it's like you're an entirely different person.

I can definitely see the advantages of a small fixed blade. They're lightweight, convenient, and stronger than a folding knife. For some of us though they're not practical for everyday use. Fixed blades look out of place when wearing slacks or khakis. And though a person can carry one in his pocket, that isn't always a legal option. In my locale, fixed blades must be worn openly. Keeping it in your pocket, or in a neck rig under your shirt is a big no-no.

I have picked up a few small fixed blades along the way. I like to carry a puukko when I go out on a dayhike.



- Christian

 

Nice little knives Carl. I like them. I have never owned a fixed blade in my life by am strongly considering one to replace my broken locking blade hunting knife. I'm not sure I've ever seen a little fixed blade like that in years. Kind of brings back memories of the old Case finns from when I was a kid.

Will

 

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I like the idea of a small fixed blade along with a jack knife, in fact that's why i carry them but never in pocket, way too much clutter in them as it is.

 

This is great news! I'm going to stock up on popcorn and get ready for some pics of the legendary knives we've been reading about. :thumbup:

-- Mark

 

I'm a huge fan of small fixed blade knives. Here's a couple that find their way into my pocket now and then:
Jerry Halfrich "Russell Terrier", 6 1/4" OAL with a pocket clip sheath.

E.G. Talley City Knife, 5 7/8" OAL with a KSF pocket sheath

Don Cowles, 6 3/4" with a pocket clip sheath.


You are onto something, Carl. I can carry these in New York state without any concern, so I do. I wonder if the pocket clip sheath would qualify as "plain sight"?

 

In CA a pocket fixed blade knife can get you in trouble. A fixed blade knife is considered a "ready weapon" and as I said can get you in trouble in a hurry. Some do carry them and the "ready weapon" rule is used mostly for those that have committed some other infraction to add more weight to that charge.

I've always been satisfied with just carrying a folding knife in my pocket. When I do carry a fixed blade knife (rarely these days), I carry it on my belt in plain view.

Surprising to me Gary that NY lets you guys there get away with carrying a fixed blade concealed in your pocket. Nice knives you've pictured above by-the-way.

 

Hi guys!

I like the concept of these small pocket fixed blades... I don´t have one til now. Here in Germany are not very much of them available. Neckknives are easier to get, but they are no traditionals, usually

Your knives look really great guys! Congratz on all of them!

Kind regards
Andi

 

Get yourself a nice puukko Andi. They're easy enough to get from Finland.

- Christian

 

Hi Christian! Puuko from Finland would be a good choice... I wanted to have one anyhow... Just own a couple of Moras which are scandi-grinded, like them as building lot knives.

Kind regards
Andi

 

Ed, I live in Central New York and our local laws defer to the state law for weapons, to the best of my knowledge. Many local jurisdictions have their own laws, NY City being one, so you have to be concerned about where in the state you are. I used to get to NYC quite a bit on business, but now it's an occasional trip for a ball game or shopping (if my wife twists my arm hard enough).

 

I would love a little pocket Pukko. Right now I carry a Chris Reeve Professional Soldier in my pocket usually. It’s a 3 finger knife but it’s comfortable in the hand.



I have a folder but I prefer the Chris Reeve for EDC. I do wish it came in a colour other than black but it’s a tough little knife. It’s about the size of a small Sebenza when open but the blade thickness is about double that of a Sebenza.

 

Puuko usually isn't very small,and if peanut is not there i could mistaken that puuko for "regular size"knife
I like idea of fixed pocket knife and have couple ,that i use that way,but with 2"-3" blades



Like this one

 

This is a Boker damascus Beauty, a Teyke design, 2.5 in blade of 20 times twist Damasteel, full tang, Damasteel bolsters, dovetailed, and Massaranduba handles. It has a belt sheath, but I thought it fit the thread. It is a great little knife.

 

Carts before horses, the sheath before the knife: I love the look of the KSF pocket sheaths, enough that I'd like to have one and then determine what smalled fixed blade to get, to put in it.

~ P.

 

i actually started carrying pocket fixed blades before i switched to slip joints
here's a couple
ray laconico


brian andrews prk


couple bark rivers

 

In Finland very small puukkos, called junki, can be used as pocket fixed blades. They have a 6-7 cm blade and 9-10 cm handle usually.

 

I think they work pretty well. I have a couple that I sometimes carry around home, but unfortunately can't carry them off the property because of the ban on concealed fixed blades. I do like them, though.