Do you or have you ever edc'd a fixed blade

[Blerv]

I would love to pocket-sheath a Street Beat. Darn carry laws in my area spoil all the fun tho.

[vivi]

I've tried various FB's over the years, but none stuck. Street Beat, Swicks, Izulas, Street Bowie and some I'm forgetting.

To me than advantages aren't worth the bulkiness, weight, difficulty of carry and blade length compromises I have to make in comparison to something like a Pacific Salt or Military. It's so easy to clip a folder to the waistband of my basketball shorts and forget its there. FB's tend to get in the way more and stick out like a sore thumb. Unless you conceal it...which is illegal here AFAIK.

I love the ergos and balance of the street beat in particular, but the Military is so much easier to pocket and has a longer cutting edge.

[dubya3]

No.

I've carried one while hunting and while fishing and at one time I kept on in my car for "emergency deer processing", but can't recall ever carrying one "around town".

Same here, hunting and fishing is about all the experience and use I have for a fixed myself. I do keep a small hacksaw in my truck for the off chance I find a big buck in the ditch :)

[D-Roc]

Of course I love all the Spyderco fixed blades....but some are just so expensive, and for me, the sheath is the deciding factor....
I want a Proficient, they are beautiful....but not sure I would or could bring myself to use it like the Esee 3 I carry in uniform. Sits high and comfortable on my belt, size is good. Love the sheath. Not too intimidating to most folks...

[DougC-3]

I find the usual Kydex and G clip to be bulky and have experimented a little with more compact stuff IWB under shirttail and a bit in cargo pocket for yard and woods but haven't stuck with anything yet. I'm trying to come up with a compact way to attach the sheath. Have a Canadian spyderbro who carries small custom fixies every day at work in a large city.

[Ryno]

Sometimes I carry a BK24 with KaBar scales in custom kydex horizontally on my belt, with the handle over my buckle, around town. Can only carry a "pocket knife" according to company policy so I stick to d'fly or delica at work.

[zhyla]

Super-duper illegal here in California. I've got a machete in my car though.

[greatscott]

I have picked up a couple of small fixed EDC's lately and am looking for a good carry method. I have a small FB in my bag, but the swick looks like it may be a good option. Living in a big city has it's challenges carrying a fixed blade.

[clovisc]

I carry a fixed blade fairly often; most often a Moran or Morakniv for EDC tasks. Used to carry a A G Russell Bird and Trout around my neck years ago. Just ordered a Ronin 2, and am looking forwards to carrying a fixed blade SD knife. Have also enjoyed the Aqua and Rock salts.

[jabba359]

I carry a fixed blade fairly often; most often a Moran or Morakniv for EDC tasks. Used to carry a A G Russell Bird and Trout around my neck years ago. Just ordered a Ronin 2, and am looking forwards to carrying a fixed blade SD knife. Have also enjoyed the Aqua and Rock salts.

Good to see you around again. It's been a while! :cool: