Small Fix Blades

[Razor]

While I like the small fix blades, I was wondering what is the advantagies over a good folder? It sure is easy to clip a folder to your pocket and go.

 

[machine26]

Fixed blades IMO are typically more robust. Dont have to be so "easy" on them while cleaning critters.

 

[dfarmerknives]

no movin parts to gum up or break.

 

[pitdog]

No fiddling around with cold fingers trying to open the damn things !!!!

 

[trailside22]

I agree with everything said and for extended use they typically feel better in the hand. I have fixed blades I carry in my front pocket that have a clip on the sheath that works just like a clip on a folder and you can get to it as easy and quickly as you can a folder. I carry a pocket fixed blade 90% of the time, even if I have a on dress pants or a suit.

 

[TheGame]

They are more stout, and a blade such as the Izula disappears in the pocket just as folders do.

 

[theonew]

Easy to clean :thumbup:

 

[kgd]

Don't need to come with an instruction booklet on how to open and unlock.

 

[mtwarden]

WSS home (sweet home) of the fixed blade

even a small fixed blade can be used for light splitting/batoning- I'd be a little leery w/ this even w/ a quality folder

 

[Masteroffajitas]

Can't baton with one, can't isn't as accesible as a fixed blade out of sheath, easier to use with gloves.

 

[pitdog]

WSS home (sweet home) of the fixed blade

even a small fixed blade can be used for light splitting/batoning- I'd be a little leery w/ this even w/ a quality folder

I battoned my little fixed through some fatwood today and pried it apart !

 

[DWK2]

We've got to get CBryant in on this thread. He's the king of small fixed blades!

DancesWithKnives

 

[theonew]

WSS home (sweet home) of the fixed blade

As it should be :thumbup:

 

[burddogg]

there's always a small fixed blade right next to the folder in my pocket. Izula, Breeden PSK, Nemesis, PML, etc... so many great small fixed blades at a fraction of the cost of the high end folders with the added benefit of less fuss.

 

[matthewdanger]

There are few things in this life that are a bigger pain in the rear than cleaning fat, blood, fur, grease, oil, water, dirt, sand, belly button lint, peanut butter, and jelly out of the nooks and crannies of a folding knife.

 

[BlackHills]

To paraphrase a poster I haven't seen in a while (Elen)....why would you want a knife that's already broken?

 

[theonew]

There are things in this life that are a bigger pain in the rear than cleaning fat, blood, fur, grease, oil, water, dirt, sand, belly button lint, peanut butter, and jelly out of the nooks and crannies of a folding knife.

Sure, and I would be happy to clean them, provided they offered any sort of performance enhancement.

 

[jackknife]

Better than ask what makes a small fixed blade better than a folder, ask why a folder is better than a small fixed blade?

Aside from possible sheeple reaction, I can't think of anything that a fixed blade can't do better. For the past year I've been edc'ing a small Mike Miller pocket fixed blade, and it's been way handier than a folder. I started carrying a small fixed because of some tendon problems in my left hand, but I'm so used to it now, I don't know if I'll go back to a folder. Faster, more convieniant, easier to keep clean, generally lighter weight, stronger. List goes on...

 

[udtjim]

I have hunted in very cold climates for 60 years. I have carried folders and fixed blades about 50/50. I have never damaged a folder in any way while hunting. I carry my hunting knife in the pocket of my hunting vest, it is in that pocket 365 days a year. I always have at least one fixed blade in the Jeep.

The only time that I don't use the folder is if I do not have access to a pan of warm water after the days use to soak the folder clean.

 

[PastorMarko]

Fixed blade, FULL tang, very dependable blade, don't have to worry about opening, don't have to worry about it breaking where it is joined either, just my opinion.