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Do you think it is better to have a fixed or fold blade for edc? I am thinking of changing mine to a small fixed (ESEE Izula). Why, fixed blades don't have any moving parts to fail, and no need to unfold can go straight to work. I would like to know what you guys think cause some of you have much more exp. Thanks for your suggestion/input.
Fixed blades are just pains you carry unless you strap it outside in a sheath. Get a quality folder and never worry again. Get a really quality Emerson with a "Wave" and your knife will be ready whenever you take it out of your pocket - like magic.
I've never EDC'd a fixed blade, but I always have my spyderco para military with me. The lockup is nice and solid. Ok, so I kind of lied. I used to carry a kabar TDI, but it kept holding up my shirt whenever I would lean over so I ditched it. I clipped it to my riggers belt at a 5 o'clock ish position.
Maybe you can try a kydex horizontal carry option for the ESEE in the 5-7 o'clock. That could be a nice little dish!
WTF is "EDC"?
Every Day Carry
Will look at that emmerson, thanks. Still might try the esee worst comes to worst is I get to buy a few more knives!
I carry the Izula as my EDC. Tek Lok attached to sheath and can be carried horizontal or vertical. Never gets in the way and as OP stated a fixed blade is ready to go. JMHO [Beer]
EDC is GTG YMMV [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by theGinsue
Those of you that carry an Izula daily, would you mind snapping a picture of how you have it set up? I've been thinking of one, but don't like strapping stuff to my belt. I carry a CRKT M21 inside the waistband of my pants at about the 4:00 position, and I love it. But I've been eyeballing an Izula for a while now.... I'm still undecided.
I've also been eyeballing a Kershaw leek to try out for a more "dressy" knife. They seem pretty nice. Anyone carry one?
I carry a Kershaw folding for everyday. It has a very solid lockign system. I don't use it for heavy use, just cutting tape and the occasional seat belt. I don't get as many concerned looks when its out of sight. With a Kabar belt knife, people seem to give concerned looks.
I really like the look and thin-ness of the Leek. I'm a sucker for the wave opening system too, so I'd likely find a way to take off the thumb stud and throw a zip tie on it. With the assisted opening, that sucker will be so fast...
Folder in the front pocket all the time. Izula in the jacket pocket. RAT-3 in the day bag/man purse/'puter bag. All are primarily for utility.
My wife carried one (rainbow) for 4 years or so until she got a new Benchmade last year. She loved it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lex_Luthor
I carried a fixed on the belt for a while but with the work I do it kept hanging up on everything. switched back to a good folder
That's what holds me back about a fixed blade knife. Just seems like it would get hung up on stuff. Plus I'm always moving and doing stuff, so my shirt likely wouldn't keep it covered. With my current knife, it hides well and doesn't exactly "advertise" 1. that its even there at all, and 2. its size.
Here's a belt and Lok pics:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lex_Luthor
http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Izulabelt.jpg
http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...zulaLokTek.jpg
I have a benchmade 941 for EDC and I love it. Check out the gold class Benchmades for some really dressy stuff!Quote:
Originally Posted by asmotao
I have a Kershaw 1620. The speedsafe assited opening is awesome.
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I have a leek for 10 years plus. I love it. I have benchmades, bokers, SOGs, etc. The Kershaw still gets the nod more often than not.
Well, I carried an Emerson commander for two years, and yes, the only thing faster is a fixed blade. Right now my edc on days off of work is a Cold Steel AK-47 in the right front pocket. For on the job, I carry a CRKT m21 in the right front pocket, an emeraon SARK in the left front pocket, and an Izula in my left boot.
Bet that is one stinky Izula. [Coffee]Quote:
Originally Posted by CMP_5.56
Not going to say it isn't, but i do keep it on the outside of the boot. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Ah Pook
For EDC folder, just easier to carry and the sheeple won't look at you.
I am not sure about a fixed blade for EDC. I think it would get in the way and the length of an effective carry piece would cause carry issues along with
scaring the sheeple that your some crazy guy.
What are your daily needs for a knife other than having apocket knife for an unforseen need
or is due to the nature of your job?
I carried a Zero Tolerance 0301 for the last 5 years or so. I was in the oilfield and
needed a robust knife that could take the abuse I have given it. I recently(this weekend) switched to
and Emerson Commander, same blade length and a whole lot lighter. I think
it will stand up to the paces I will throw at it now. I am not in the field anymore so I doubt I need
such a beefy knife as I once did. Ya never know though.
The "Wave shaped opening feature" actually opens the blade a lot quicker then an automatic
and with a little practice you are ready to go in a blink of an eye. I really like that
feature.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...ZT_KUSP40C.jpg
Big big big +1 for Emerson.
DD977GM2, my thoughts were how fast you could get the blade in action. I carry a Microtech Combat Troodon and a cheap Browning knife. The MT is now more of a conversation piece, and for show than a actual defensive last ditch weapon (should of thought about that before I spent so much, but was blinded by how bad ass it was). I was not thinking about if the knife would be subjected to a beating, but more on if under stress, and I did go for my blade would it fail, stuck, not lock, or just would I drop it like tard trying to open it. I was thinking a fixed blade would solve those problem, but the trade off would be size, and how to carry it. Thanks for the input I do like ZT and Emmerson knive!!!
My SOG folder is fantastic, never had any problems, I've carried it literally every day for the last 4 years and used it for ranch work. if you spend money for quality, a good folder won't do you wrong. However, a fixed blade (such as the mini KaBar or full size one) are fantastic, but a little hard to carry every day.