Fixed Blade for EDC

[Castrolr1]

i got a cold steel Mini hunter on order for EDC

 

[Stangfan93]

Since everyone else has hijacked and made this post about folders I will continue on as well. Currently I carry a Benchmad mini griptillian with black blade and od green handle. Before that I would switch between a Kershaw whirlwind and leek. Lost both of those knives while tubing the Guadlupe river.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

So I thought I'd bump this. How does everyone feel about a fixed blade for EDC? Any thoughts on pros and cons? I can think of a few for both, but I was curious of other's views.

 

[Mate]

Pros, you dont have any extra movement, you just yank and shank. No moving parts, so nothing will fail in that department.

The only con I see is trying to conceal one, but they're flat enough so it's not that hard.

 

[Geronimo45]

So I thought I'd bump this. How does everyone feel about a fixed blade for EDC? Any thoughts on pros and cons? I can think of a few for both, but I was curious of other's views.

With fixed blades, they need to be concealed and they need to have a good sheath. I use a Buck 102 (I think that's the number) as EDC. I would much prefer to use a Gerber Guardian (the short version), but it is a dagger and thus can't be carried in this state. It does have a great sheath design, though.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

If I can ever find one (since they're discontinued), I was kind of liking the idea of carrying a Cold Steel Kobun Tanto (5.5" blade I believe, so still legal). I can't think of a single reason I'd honestly need one, just that it might be a cool option to have.

 

[willygene]

I carry an anza made from an 8 inch file that has been annealed to keep it from being brittle one of the best knives i have ever owned and with a saddle shop i use several knives. they make several good every day carry knives. the length on mine is 4.5 over all and is fixed.

 

[RockUrGlock]

I carry a fixed blade on duty in my boot. Its a smith&wesson special ops double edged

 

[ZX9RCAM]

If I can ever find one (since they're discontinued), I was kind of liking the idea of carrying a Cold Steel Kobun Tanto (5.5" blade I believe, so still legal). I can't think of a single reason I'd honestly need one, just that it might be a cool option to have.

Not a fixed blade, but my EDC is a Cold Steel Tanto folder.....

 

[Harley Rider 55]

I carry a fixed blade on duty in my boot. Its a smith&wesson special ops double edged

I take it you're an LEO or EMT? Dumb Texas laws let me carry a firearm but not a double edged knife.

 

[Moss_Berg5150]

I carry a CRKT Summa for everyday carry, I never carry fixed blade unless I am in a tactical enviornment. No real ryme or reason, it's just a personal pref I guess.



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My Fixed blade is a SOG Field Pup that I use in my tactical load out.

 

[Harley Rider 55]

I carry a CRKT Summa for everyday carry, I never carry fixed blade unless I am in a tactical enviornment. No real ryme or reason, it's just a personal pref I guess.



//Edit//
My Fixed blade is a SOG Field Pup that I use in my tactical load out.

I believe the Summa is a locking blade folder which makes it illegal to carry in the city of San Antonio.

 

[Young Gun]

I rotate between several fixed blades, but I also always have a folder one me as well. The folder is the "throw away knife", it gets beat up, dropped, thrown (don't ask), lost, found, etc. The fixed blades see much less use, I try to keep them as sharp as possible and reserve them.

This picture has all 4 of my rotation, but I usually only carry the folder and one fixed blade.

Kershaw Leek (left, folder)
Kershaw Antelope Hunter II (middle, fixed)
KABAR TDI small (mid-right, fixed)
Cold Steel Brave Heart (right, fixed)

I've got a few others, but they do not get carried due to length, operation, or just lack of practicality.

 

[Moss_Berg5150]

Thanks for pointing that out, do you have any suggestions on legal EDC folders?

I believe the Summa is a locking blade folder which makes it illegal to carry in the city of San Antonio.

 

[Big country]

That no folding knife rule in SA is older than me and doesn't get enforced as I hear it. I don't know for sure but I'm pretty sure (99.9%) it doesn't.

 

[Buckles]

i either carry my kabar tdi or my RAT Izula

 

[Harley Rider 55]

Thanks for pointing that out, do you have any suggestions on legal EDC folders?

Lock blades UNDER 5.5" are against city ordinance. Blades OVER 5.5" are against state law. The city ordinance was designed to target gang bangers. I'm not about to put my CHL at risk because an LEO is having a bad hair day. I carry a fixed blade in SA. Call me over-cautious, but that's just me.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Lock blades UNDER 5.5" are against city ordinance. Blades OVER 5.5" are against state law. The city ordinance was designed to target gang bangers. I'm not about to put my CHL at risk because an LEO is having a bad hair day. I carry a fixed blade in SA. Call me over-cautious, but that's just me.

Is this what you actually meant to say or am I reading it wrong?

 

[Moss_Berg5150]

Lock blades UNDER 5.5" are against city ordinance. Blades OVER 5.5" are against state law. The city ordinance was designed to target gang bangers. I'm not about to put my CHL at risk because an LEO is having a bad hair day. I carry a fixed blade in SA. Call me over-cautious, but that's just me.

I spoke with my CHL instructor, who also is SAPD, this weekend and had him take a look at my knife. While he agreed that it was infact "too big" to carry in city limits and otherwise illegal, he assured me that most cops would not give me a hassle so long as its's out of sight. Take that how you will and make your own choices though, I can only speak for myself and my intent so be smart out there folks!

 

[Harley Rider 55]

I spoke with my CHL instructor, who also is SAPD, this weekend and had him take a look at my knife. While he agreed that it was infact "too big" to carry in city limits and otherwise illegal, he assured me that most cops would not give me a hassle so long as its's out of sight. Take that how you will and make your own choices though, I can only speak for myself and my intent so be smart out there folks!

It's the "most cops" not giving you a hassle part that gets me. Given my appearance (biker) I get profiled as a bad guy right off the bat. How sad San Antonio considers a safety device (locking blade) to be bad.
I'll just continue to carry a 5" fixed blade if going to San Antonio.