To EDC a fixed blade or not to EDC a fixed blade

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ethib

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I'm moving from the restrictive state of California to the everything is legal state of Arizona. As you can guess I'm like a little kid who was told he can go run free in the candy store; I want this, I want that. When I come up for air I think what do I really need, as I try to keep money in the bank.

Do you recommend carrying a concealed fixed blade since it will be legal in Arizona? And if so what do you recommend, either specific knife or even a style?

I carry a spyderco endura now. I have fixed blades but they are either too big or bulky for concealed carry.

I've looked at a variety of fixed blades for edc and liked a couple push daggers, the spyderco street bowie, and a variety of smaller daggers. But in the end of think in a circle of what's best.
 
Is this for general use as a tool, or are you more interested in carrying it as a weapon?
 
Also, I think that it is challenging to carry fixed blade concealed, unfortunately. So, look at the sheathing and carry options as well.

Maybe handle down.
 
Look at a fixed blade, carried horizontally at the small of your back. I carry a 3.5 inch blade there and it's easy to conceal and get to.

Then, add a small flashlight, a 1911 and a good folder to your EDC kit.
 
I carry a Bawidamann POGN-L CW in my left pocket everyday. It weighs less than a lot of my folders, and is exceptionally well made. Good for everyday tasks, and could definitely serve as a self defense tool.
 
definitely looking at the quality of sheath as that will play a part in the carrying process, and the size of the handle. Which is why the push daggers are interesting, more blade than handle
 
I wear sheath knives quite often as tools but rarely consider them as weapons since most of us also carry guns.
 
I'm in Fresno, CA and I've been carrying a larger fixed for the last 6 months... Every day. No issues. Go for it.

 
Just find one you like and go for it. I don't think many people in Arizona give a flying f$ck what you carry as long as you're not trying to bother them. BTW, I'm moving to AZ also. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to shoot my rifle off my front porch. Could it get any better?

I'd suggest not being stupid for whatever reason, carrying a samurai sword or a black trench coat with an m4 or screaming "I'm a stupid f#&cker and deserve to be shot!" though. Someone may very well take you up on your offer.

And I'm saying this coming from a place where a douche came into a bar wearing a black trench coat carrying a plastic m4 and everyone just thought he was an idiot. Literally no one freaked out. I'm pretty sure a couple of guys had their trigger fingers itching, though.
 
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I sometimes kidney carry a bradford g3, a rat 3, or an esee 3 in a horizontal carry sheath. With an untucked shirt, Noone ever noticed. Note: having a gut helps conceal the knife bulge. If you're skinny, an esee izula 2 is even smaller and could be carried this way.

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I say carry two - one for small everyday tasks, and the other for SD..



Btw, my Endura is front right pocket. And my OLIGHT and Cadet are front left pocket. I also have room at my 4-o'clock position for a pistol (PF-9 or G-26). This works well for me.
 
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Just keep in mind that carrying a large tactical fix blade could land you in some serious legal trouble if you have to use it in self defence . Just the fact that its "tactical" or excessivly large almost makes it pre meditated by itself. This is why o carry a mora or some other utility type fix blade. Just food for thought.
 
Dixierust said:
Just keep in mind that carrying a large tactical fix blade could land you in some serious legal trouble if you have to use it in self defence . Just the fact that its "tactical" or excessivly large almost makes it pre meditated by itself. This is why o carry a mora or some other utility type fix blade. Just food for thought.
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Dixierust is correct. As an LEO, I know that certain states have blade length regulations, as well as certain regulations as to the type of folder that can be carried, ie: no spring assisted etc. Before you carry anything, I recommend you check into the states regulations to make sure you comply.
 
Fortunately, my state has no length restrictions... provided it's not concealed.
 
Never in my life have I heard of anyone being charged with "premeditation" because of the type of knife they were carrying. If anyone can cite an actual case I'd love to read about it.

If you use a knife against another person and claim self-defense, you're going to be judged based on several factors. Like for example- any statements you make to the police, any statements made by the other guy, any witness statements, and forensic evidence.

If you make self-incriminating statements to the police, or if the forensics don't support your story, or if witness statements incriminate you, it won't matter if you used a Hello Kitty pocket knife or your grandmothers paring knife, you're in big trouble.

But if you're ACTIONS are determined to be justified by the investigators, the medical examiners office, and the District Attorney, it won't matter if you used a DEATH DEALER 9000 with skulls painted on it.

Either your actions are determined to be justified or they are not. The type of knife you use has no bearing on whether or not your actions were justified. No DA is going to look at the investigators report and say -"Well, everything says the guy was fully justified and that he acted in self-defense, but he was carrying a tactical knife, so I'm going to charge him with premeditated murder".

On the other hand, if you are charged with a crime, then the type of knife you used could very well be used to make you look bad at trial. But that's very different from being charged with premeditation based on the type of ones knife.
 
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