Tradesman edc fixed blade knifes

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Mike Rothman

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this one is for all the tradesman out there what is your edc fixed blade of choice and what features would make it better pictures help I’m looking to start making a line of fixed blades for edc for the tradesmen
 
I use a Mora 511 for construction work. If it breaks or gets stolen , I'm not out a lot.
Great for cutting pallet straps.
 
Stanley 199 meets the definition of a fixed blade knife - the blade doesn't fold or retract. I use the retractable variety on sheet rock. Works great.
 
Not a tradesman, but I fall into the handy weekend DIY type, and tackle projects that most DIY types wouldn’t.

If I am doing a demo or construction project, I almost always have a Mora Companion SS on my hip. Handy size, light weight, tough, very easy to clean etc... I remember one particularly gross one where we were doing a demo on my buddy’s bathroom. Ripped it right down to studs and joists and started from scratch (including electrical and plumbing). I had to cut the old wax ring under the toilet that had been leaking for about two years. If ever there was a time I was glad to just pour boiling water over the knife scrub with detergent and then let it sit in rubbing alcohol.... ugh. What a nasty thing that ring was.

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Mike Rothman said:
this one is for all the tradesman out there what is your edc fixed blade of choice and what features would make it better pictures help I’m looking to start making a line of fixed blades for edc for the tradesmen
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Most tradesmen I know don't carry fixed blades, and the folders they do carry are largely "junk".

The few I do know who carry fixed blades carry stuff you can get at Walmart or academy. If you really want to appeal to that niche, I'd take a look at what is readily available (and cheap) and go from there.
 
I have been using the Mora 510 lately. If I had one, I'd say the Mora Robust for doing really rough stuff around the barn. But I REALLY like to carry my Ka-Bar USN Mk1 deck knife. The blade is robust 1095 for an easy resharpen, holds the edge well, can pry a bit, has a handle large enough for large gloved hands, and can hammer if necessary with the heavy pommel. Mine is the stacked leather handle, but there's nothing wrong with the polymer handle. I just prefer the traditional stuff.

So my vote is Ka-Bar USN Mk1.

Zieg
 
Did you notice Milwaukee (power tool company) has started making knives for tradesmen?

To me, Leatherman is probably the best option in local stores in this country.
 
Another tradesman knife is the Klein cable stripping knife.Built like a tank.It's a basic sheepsfoot style blade and holds an edge like crazy.Telephone guys knife
 
I don't carry a fixed blade due to it probably not being people friendly at my work or laws in previous jobs. Though the beater I use is a Cold Steel Kudo, it's a nice thing blade by today's overbuilt standards and can take a lot of abuse. Just carry a sharpener with you and you can touch it up after dulling it or destroying it's edge.

Now if I could rock a fix blade a Mora would probably be the knife. Good cheap steel, easy to sharpen, good blade geometry, looks comfortable to hold, etc all the qualities of a good work knife. Just carry a sharpener again and use and abuse it and touch it up as needed.
 
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