Who else has shifted from folders to fixed?

[Charlie Mike]

This is my fixed blade carry rotation. I just ordered a Camillus/Terzoula CQB today after a brief conversation with Darrel Ralph (ps... fixed blade Dominator ... I can't say anything more).



[video=youtube;59WfqpqryqI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59WfqpqryqI[/video]

And they're faster than a waved folder.

I find it a lot more convenient to throw a sheath on my belt and a slipjoint in my lighter pocket. It's nice to have both front pockets free for cash, fasteners, and girls phone numbers... ok, 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

 

[neal70]

i did a couple of years ago: i'm gettin' older and it's nice to have a blade out and ready for whatever i might need it for. that being said, i still rotate 3 or 4 folders a day from traditional to modern or both. can't ever have too many. sometimes i'll go with fixed on belt and smaller fixed in pocket,as well.
thanks, Neal

 

[shinyedges]

I have, and I agree on all accounts. When legally able to do so fixed is what carry.

 

[BenchCo Spydermade]

I want to SOO badly, but can't carry fixed around these parts...

 

[gazz98]

Not I compliments of the state of MI. Even if I could carry a fixed blade on my person, I probably wouldn't. I prefer a folding knife/SAK in the pocket.

If this is about personal protection, I'm a CPL holder in MI and my S&W M&P9c is for that.

 

[craytab]

I enjoy a fixed blade carry.

How you carry is maybe more important comfort wise than what you carry. For a fixed blade I am back left hip since the glock 26 is back right hip. Folder is RFP.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Nah. I'd honestly like to make the switch, but social, legal and convenience factors say otherwise. If my situation changes and I don't have to deal professionally with the public? Heck yeah, fixed blades just give better performance, but until then folders for EDC fixed blades for the great outdoors.

 

[stabman]

I generally hate crap on my belt.
I hated a lot of things about working security, but one of the most annoying was having to wear crap on my belt.

Even in the woods, I don't like crap on my belt; a huge fixed blade carried baldric style is fine though.
Along with a folder (well, usually 2 or 3) naturally.

So I guess my answer is no.

 

[Kwon Kwang]

My answer is a very definitive yes. I love folders, but I'll never like them as much as I like fixed blades.

I have a few other small fixed blades with sheaths I intend to modify so that I can carry them conveniently and without causing panic. I also really want to get my hands on that new Mora!

 

[6850]

Hey Charlie Mike!
Now I must go look up your latest order...
I am going broke here... Even broker than ahhh
Who cares? I have a roof, dog, guns knives...
I'm good!
There is no shame copying CM's knife purchases...
He backs up everyone with hard learned wisdom!
Off the www to have a look at the potential new knife!!
Have to watch the entertainment when I'm outta where I am...

 

[Charlie Mike]

Hey Charlie Mike!
Now I must go look up your latest order...
I am going broke here... Even broker than ahhh
Who cares? I have a roof, dog, guns knives...
I'm good!
There is no shame copying CM's knife purchases...
He backs up everyone with hard learned wisdom!
Off the www to have a look at the potential new knife!!
Have to watch the entertainment when I'm outta where I am...

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/CMCQBP/camillus-close-quarter-battle-5-3-4-inch-blade

They've been out of production for years.

 

[Knave]

No, fixed blades don't fit my lifestyle, as a blade and sheath on my belt aren't exactly office-friendly. I need a folder that can disappear in my pocket if necessary, or can be easily removed before I go into a courthouse. After work, if I'm concerned about self-defense, I drop a Ruger LCP in my back pocket.

 

[SaintZe]

Fixed blades are nice but there are very few times at which I need one. After hearing much ado about the Bradford Guardian 3 I decided to try a fixed blade. I bought one and made it through the better part of a week before my Dragonfly II kicked it out of my pocket- it was, at best, dead weight.

 

[Rasco]

Still the king of my pocket...

 

[severtecher]

I've thought about it many times, but I'm usually in a car so most of my fixed knives are too long.
A neck knife would work ,but as a mechanic i am use to nothing on fingers or around my neck. If i still had my Simonich Pikuni i might try it for a while.

 

[Matador]

Used to IWB a Gryphon from Cutlery Shoppe, now just and old school 70's Buck 119 when I'm in the mood.

 

[DaNuke95]

I've been carrying my little fixed blade daily for the past few weeks. It carries VERY comfortably IWB. I think I could do just fine without folders.

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[Aias]

Agreed... I prefer fixed.

 

[Charlie Mike]

This is the one I just ordered.

 

[6850]

This is the one I just ordered.

Nice CM...
I'm not sure of the price your new knife, soI may be asking an apples & Oranges type question...
But what is your opinion on the Ka-Bar Ek series?
I gave my EK Bowie away to a "brother" years ago, so I'm tempted to try the Ka-Bar version...
Yeah, I like the double guard...