RC-3... Fixed blade EDC for work?

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gytheran

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I have an opinion question for you guys.

As a preface, I've recently purchased an RC-3(Orange/O.D. :D) and damn I love this knife. It has to be the most solid feeling knife I own. Of course most of my knives are folders, with the exception of a BK9.

With that said... my RC-3 also has the best warranty of any knife I've ever owned.

Now... I work in a manufacturing position in a warehouse, where cutting thick & thin plastic(banding and sheeting) around steel tubing is common place... depending on what I'm doing for the day.

My question is(which is more for curiosity, than advice...), is the RC-3 "too much" knife to be using in the workplace? Do you think I should scale back to a folder like most people have(mostly utility blade knives) or should I stick with my fixed blade until I'm flat out told I can't use it any longer?

I just love the feel of my RC-3(yes, I'm a knife nut).

Thanks,

Joe
 
Without knowing your co-workers or you it is hard to tell.
If people are hinting that you shouldn't be using it you should ask the upper managers if there is a rule that you cannot. Beat them to the punch, you don't want someone tattling on you.
I wouldn't be jeapordizing my job over it. Look at it this way, if you have to use a utility knife at work, at least you will still have a job to buy more knives with!
 
Hmmm.....IMHO its not like there arent folding knives out there with > 3 inch blades which look a whole lot more wicked/ tactical that the humble RAT RC 3.

Unless you are prone to violence or sudden uncontrollable fits of rage I wouldnt worry :) ...... and besides its a good looking knife.
 
I would simply ask your supervisors and make your case for it. It would be a great knife for the task. :)
 
Personally, I would always choose to carry a fixed over a folder if it was acceptable in whatever environment I find myself. I think the RC3 is an excellent pocket knife even. Carries relatively flat, about as much blade as you can carry comfortably in a pocket. I also like my Izula when the pockets are not as deep.
 
In my opinion, if you can carry it (and it's legal), it's not too much knife. Of course I carry a much larger fixed blade, concealed, every day.
 
I made a fixed blade wharncliff type utility knife that I edc, and I work for a municipal gov't - public utilities. Granted, it doesn't look "scary", but it's around 7" overall, and I haven't had any problems. I kind of "showed it off" and masde several more for co-workers....got it out in the open right off.
 
gytheran, what do your coworkers use for knives? SuperKnives or utility knives?
 
tradja said:
gytheran, what do your coworkers use for knives? SuperKnives or utility knives?
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Most use utility blade knives(both fixed and folders). There are a couple that use Kershaws and one that uses a larger folder in the range of a 3-4"(probably closer to 4) blade.
 
the good part is if theres any issue you have a legitimate reason to have it. maybe you'll start a trend. or maybe you should be asking your boss. LOL
 
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