Sidearms & Scatterguns EDC with a fixed blade

[liontribe]

anybody here like to carry a fixed blade design for daily use. i am a knifemaker and started carrying my knives to show when out and about. i found that i really prefer a nice fixed design over most folders. here are some of my favorites. let's see some others.

liontribe

 

[jayd4wg]

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I never used to but i recently acquired a bucklite through a rewards program at work. I didn't like the sheath that came with it...though utilitarian, i just dind't like the snap closure, so i got out some kydex. I made a sheath that mounts sideways on my belt and i carry off hand and the sheath engages a hole in the knife to secure. it works well, and noone knows it's there. Combined with the gerber folder i keep on my right side, and the SWAK Tinker that rarely leaves my pocket, i have a few EDC's and all but the bucklite get used OFTEN. But as far as edc so that people can see it...no. I ride the stealth bus as often as a 240 lb guy can.

 

[ocherp]

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liontribe
Those are some nice looking knives you have there, do you have a website?

Now back on track, lol, I carry a Hide Hunter as my EDC fixed blade.

 

[DCR]

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I carry a KBar TDI. But it's not very good for everyday use. I'm pretty sure I'd fumble a folder if/when it's really needed lol.

 

[Cleanmiss]

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My girlfriend carries a TDI last ditch, I
put it on her keys and showed her how to use it other than that we carry folders for EDc.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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I am in uniform almost every day, so I guess you could say that I use a fixed blade as an EDC.

However when I am in civvies I usually just carry a medium folder.

 

[Redmanss]

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LW, I remember you posting that one up before but searching through your posts a while back I never did find it again. What knife maker is that one from again? That design is magnificent.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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It is a Coty Handley "Custom Carry"

It is beefier than it looks. I have used it to pry doors open. Its strong enough I can jam it into the lock plate without fear of breaking it. Its easier than getting the halligan and does less damage to the door.

 

[rubiconscott]

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http://zombietools.net/tools/

for the inevitable zombie apocalypse...

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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There is just something totally badass about modern short swords.

I am totally digging that Hellion:

Don't see anything about steel type or method of construction, so I am guessing it's more for show than a real cutting tool.

 

[dmg308]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is just something totally badass about modern short swords.

I am totally digging that Hellion:

Don't see anything about steel type or method of construction, so I am guessing it's more for show than a real cutting tool. </div></div>

Says its 5160 which is pretty badass steel.

 

[Gravity_Knight]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://zombietools.net/tools/

for the inevitable zombie apocalypse...</div></div>


I want The Apokatana! little pricey though

 

[rubiconscott]

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watch the video on their website about destroying the Deuce... these are no show pieces!

 

[Jim_D303]

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Yup, I EDC a Bloodshark.

(trainer in blue cord wrap).

Training with a pair of Bloodsharks with Tom Kier:

 

[Sackett]

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I have tried ONCE to "edc" my benchmade nimravus. All I have is the crappy nylon sheath that came with the knife so as you could imagine it didn't work out so well. I ended up just putting it in my jacket pocket. I know benchmade has a kydex sheath, but is there anything better to carry this particular knife?

 

[netranger6]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is just something totally badass about modern short swords.

I am totally digging that Hellion:

Don't see anything about steel type or method of construction, so I am guessing it's more for show than a real cutting tool. </div></div>

Thanks for the link. those look hardcore. Could use one fucking up a hog.

 

[nashlaw]

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I made an almost identical post a few months ago. I ended up buying a ESEE 3 for EDC. I liked it so much, I bought an IZULA, an IZULA II(on my side as I type), an ESEE 4 for my brother and one for myself, and I have an ESEE 6 in my living room for a review article for "Sniperworx" magazine.

The #3 is small enough for daily carry- if you carry a handgun, you can also carry this knife. It has a blade over 3" long and is nice and flat. There are several carry methods. My favorite is paracord through the sheath attachment points to make a loop for my belt. These knives are 1095 steel and double tough. Not stainless, they will rust. But for years my EDC revolver was a J-frame Smith that I carried next to my skin with the butt hooked over the belt. I was a lot thinner back then and I could conceal it under a tee-shirt. I gave it due attention by wiping it off on occasion with a silicon gun rag or a light swipe with a bit of oil and rust was no problem.

These are great knives and don't break the bank when you write the check.