I only use an OTF but I love these types of videos to give me excuses to buy more sharp things.

For me the biggest advantage of EDCing a fixed blade is the variety of carry options. I mean 9 out of 10 times you carry a folder in your pocket for quick and easy draw. While there are much more carry options for a fixed blade, as long as you have kydex sheath, some 550 cord or ulticlip/tecloc and a blade length not exceeding 4 inches. Plus if you live in a place where cops love to perform illegal searches and don't bother learning knife laws, it is easier to conceal a neck knife, since pockets is the first (often the only) thing they check.

Next: reasons to edc a sword

@korgan7779

3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing. Pictured something like from Blade series.

@alanholt6535

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Kansas - I can carry a sword if I wish.

@matthewvalentinas

3 жыл бұрын

Dude...I needed that laugh 👍

@Crxcket

3 жыл бұрын

Every day accessories

@makslubas99

2 жыл бұрын

No cap my dad's friend in Poland yrs back got stopped by a few kids with knifes and they tried to mug them, to which his friend (at the time wearing a trench coat) pulled out a medieval sword on them. To which they quickly dispersed

When people went covid crazy, I carried a cheapo mossy oak bowie. I dailyed this knife for about a month then switch to a mora companion and I love it. It's as sharp as a utility knife but can handle abuse

Thanks for the sheath options especially! I find the achilles heel of all EDC fixed blades is the sheath design. The Boker AK1 has an excellent sheath that's included and works for a few other knives of similar size.

I leave this under every video I watched, it helps the algorithm.

I'm a bigger guy, an outdoorsman, and have worked in rugged industrial environments for 40 years. I use my knives a lot and am hard on them. Being wider in the ass, I can move a folder from the pocket clip to inside the pocket before sitting down to a box of donuts so it doesn't hang up on the arm of the chair. :) That's the main reason I prefer a folder over a belt carried fixed blade. I also own a few "neck knives", Cold Steel to be more specific. Those are handy because I can hang extra shit on the neck string and are no more difficult to re-sheath than a fixed blade belt knife. I have over 100 knives, Boker, SOG, Spyderco, older Cold Steel, Mora-kniv, Leatherman, CRKT, Gerber and other brands. My EDC folder is a Cold Steel T-Lite 4". My back up folders are all Spyderco's. Go to hunter is a Cold Steel Master Hunter San Mai. I enjoyed your opinions on knives.

Fixed blade EDC for life. I still carry folders, especially during the weekends, but for work I carry a fixed blade every day. Usually either an Esse Izula or an Ontario Rat 3

In my opinion carrying a fixed blade is one of the best options. Since I live in Germany and carrying a one handed, locking blade is illegal a fixed just does the trick. Fast and easy access, reliable and you dont have to worry about closing on you like when carrying a slipjoint. I EDC a Sanrenmu 7130. Awesome blade, great bang for your buck at 20$. Its only made out of 8Cr13MoV but they did the heat treatment very good

@DylanGuitar525

Жыл бұрын

Same here, I’m also from Germany and I’d rather carry a fixed blade because it’s also easier to explain to police that a blade length up to 12 cm is allowed. I’m more scared that the Officers don’t understand what a slipjoint knife is and that they are legal.

@Cpt_Kuhl

5 ай бұрын

Unsere Gesetzeslage ist einfach so seltsam. Fixed bis 12 cm? Kein Problem! Klappmesser 5 cm mit Einhandöffnung?! Ab in Knast.

I just made a KZread Video showing my edc as a beginner lol I just found this community and I’m doing so much research. Thank you for your videos they are so helpful!

I just started carrying a fixed blade every day. I ordered a knife from Dagr and Nott in Colorado. I love it, it's very beefy and comfortable to use.

Dude. This video was on my mind for months. That Peña Fixed Blade left an impression. So about 10 minutes ago I happen to check Cranes Cutlery. Boom! One in stock with a Sheepsfoot blade just sitting there. It has a natty leather clip case, and Reate M390… So stoked!!!I

The empowering part comes from stability. I've been using a fixed for my EDC for a few years now: Lionsteel M1, Becker bk14 and most recently an MKM Makro. Love the M1 and Makro, the BK14 was the most disappointing knife purchase I've ever bought. The sheath for the MKM is awesome. The magnetic belt loop let's me put it in my pocket, belt, sleeve, waistband.... I live in Massachusetts, and literally everything with a blade longer that 1.5" is illegal, with the exception of folding knives. Unfortunately going by their definition, 95% of pocket knives aren't folding knives, anything with a locking mechanism isn't considered folding. The law is really ambiguous because they're illegal when you have them on you "while in the commission of a crime." I read it like the seatbelt law: you need to have them on, but they can't pull you over just for that. I used to be wary of staying away from automatics, certain blade shapes, etc. After a while I just said Fck it I'm breaking the law anyway, might as well carry what I like. It's like robbing a bank: whether you get out with $2000 or $200K, you're facing the same charge. I don't like black blade finishes, but in a city they have an advantage of perception. I used to take the commuter rail into Boston everyday. I would pull out a knife with a 2" satin blade would draw eyes. I swear I could pull out a Rambo knife, but with a black finish people don't blink an eye. Besides being hard to see I think there's some instinct that kicks in when people see naked steel, whereas black and some gray finished almost make them look like toys.

Damn all these smaller fixed blades and I’m over here carrying a full size single mark Ka-Bar

@coyafilbert

3 жыл бұрын

Same here lol

Love the new set/ background!

I also carry the Guardian 3. My first EDC fixed blade. I like it so much better. I liked the sheath options you provided, I didn't care for Bradford's scout sheath. I settled on the Delta sheath I like it. I do think in the future I will try the Guardian 3.5. I think that would be perfect for me.

I love pulling out my esee 3 from scout carry/stock sheath. esee makes the best factory sheaths. best fixed blades too, for that matter. I carry it daily without a problem.

This is from only watching the first 5 seconds of the video but wow does that whole setup of the leather chair and all the stuff in the background look good.

I've been carrying a fixed blade at least 5 years and I'm only 14 several of the years were on the weekend but now that I am home school it is all the time

The best edc fixeds blade I've used are the Bark River mini tundra and the Ultra lite Bushcrafter. I made my own kydex pocket sheathes with ulticlips and have not had any issues with tears like you have. Been using both of those knives consistently for the past year. The best part, the ULB in particular is the exact same size as a Benchmade 940, so when people react to a fixed blade, I explain that its no bigger than a pocket knife, and I've convinced a few others to edc fixed blades for themselves.

I've been EDCing the Tops Scandi Trekker for a few years now. Love that knife!

@illustriousbrainqueef1823

3 жыл бұрын

I’m between the scandi trekker and the hidden canyon. How is the 1095 on TOPS knives?

Love my G10 Hidden Canyon Hunter. Benchmade fixed blade that I'm glad I got before it became discontinued and sold out.

You’d love the benchmade hidden canyon hunter. Thing carries scout style beautifully on the classic one and the 2020 has an adjustable kydex that is imagine is pretty workable

@cfraser650

3 жыл бұрын

I carry the kydex version everyday. Don't even know I have it. Wicked little knife.

@artorias8770

2 жыл бұрын

I love my hidden canyon hunter it's a great little knife

The Cold Steel Tanto dagger, and their Braveheart are my fave EDC. Humans have carried knives forever, until recent years. It’s normal, for eating, tasks, and emergency self-defence against 2-legged or 4-legged problems.

@jasonvaughn3736

2 жыл бұрын

Any law or person that says other wise are infringing on our god given rights

Great video. Your links helped me pick out a sheath for my Boker Arbolito Farkas Nomad Fixed Blade

Great points. I just got the Lionsteel M2 to try to EDC a fixed blade.

Esse Izula II , and Xan2 have been my primary EDC for a while . I've always preferred Fixed blades . Amtac Northman is probably my favorite Fixed Blade EDC.

@44Mag

2 жыл бұрын

Those are great defensive knives.... There is not many that talk them up for some reason.

Been carrying a fixed blade I made for about a year now. 3-4 finger mammoth ivory handle, copper bolsters and pins, w2 differential hardened blade with a blued finish. Carried scout style on my back with a leather kydex combo sheath. I love it, partly because I made it and it’s sentimental but it’s also bulletproof. I don’t need to worry and it’s very comfortable to use. In Canada our knife laws are pretty lax except for some bylaws in cities. We can carry any legal blade everyday concealed or not as long as it is used as a tool not a weapon. If you plan to use it as a weapon it is illegal to carry and definitely illegal to conceal be it a fixed or folder.

@John5.56

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, because in Canada if you get attacked or something they want the criminals to have all the benefits. Wouldn’t want you chaps to be able to defend yourselves.

Totally depends on your needs and usage. You can carry a Rat1 (for $20) and beat the crap out of it. Am I in the Wild west where I need to be able to 'draw' a weapon on demand...I think not. I camp and am outdoors a lot. I ALWAYS have a folder or two on me (sometimes a neck knife). I also have a multi-tool, a fixed blade & a hatchet in my car all the time. As far as the law goes, unless you commit a crime or are waving a big freakin' machete about, no one is going to bother you (People who live in CA. you have lots of problems, I won't even go there). I live in NC also....Carry what you are most comfortable with and does the most for you, it's a tool after all.

Love the new camera angle and that sick leather chair

I edc the Benchmade Hidden Canyon with a Armatus sheath. Great knife!

I started to EDC small fixed blades a month ago and will never look back! ESEE Izula 2, and the TOPS Tom Tracker Scout (CAT) are my goto, carried mostly horizontal in front or back, though I've carried them vertically comfortably as well. The strength of fixed blades can't compare to folders

The word is Manly. I do agree with you on some knives needing better sheaths. Tops Baja 3, Viking Tactics Patriot, one from Bespoke Post with the Damascus blade that was gifted to me. Forget the name. Still looking for my "perfect" urban edc fixed blade. I have some larger non urban or bag carry knives but that would be a different video altogether. Love the channel. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

I watched this a year ago and now I was recommended it again because KZread works flawlessly all the time of course, but I actually edc a fixed blade for work now as an outdoor/ survival craft instructor and no one bats an eye which is great. Just traded for a tops war bowie as well which will be fun to bring to work lol

I'm old, and have gone to auto folders..Love em

Got me bmkt edc1 Bowie ... carry it everyday with reverse clip from murmmert.. love it .. thanks for the video . 🤙🏾

I live in Florida and I can rock my Guardian 3 since it’s under 4 inches (open carry though). The scout carry is cool, but a little inconvenient, but I’ll mitigate it with a 2nd belt. It’s not too bad overall.

Outdoors / woods - BK7 / Tops Operator 7 EDC: Tops CUT 4.0 - for almost 3 years now. Has been amazing. Sheath has become slightly loose after extended usage. But definitely worth it. Before that, Cold Steel minitac Skinner was my EDC for almost 8 years. Trivia - in Europe, especially Scandinavia, public reaction is opposite. Fixed blades are normal, folders and a spydie flick might give people a heart attack 😂

I’m carrying a 2020 benchmade hidden canyon hunter in s30v with the wooden handles scales and a leather sheath

Another great clip option (that also don't destroy your pockets) are the mummert knives clips. Very very nice.

Love my GMF-1 with oakcity leather scales and clip sheath 🔥🔥

I carried a little 2 inch Ruger carbine for a long time the only gripe was the short handle and not having a belt clip or something to hook it to a belt securely A little off topic but I gotta say carrying a knife and a gun without worry of having to conceal it is the most amazing feeling.

Ive carried a pine ridge knives high country for a year now. Great small fixed blade.

I personally edc a bark river sidekick, love that blade super slicer.

Man!! I love your knives!! Texas you can carry what you want in a knife without a problem.

@juice8864

3 жыл бұрын

Yea some idiot was carrying a machete while waiting in line for academy to open #texas

I also Live in WNC and we are allowed to carry concealed fixed blades except for Bowie or daggers and we can carry auto's along as the clip is showing. This is coming from the Sheriff dept I went by and asked them. I've been pulled over scout carrying a fixed blade by a State Tropper he had no problem with me concealing a fixed blade. I think the law is so grey the law doesn't even know what it is. Love the channel keep up the great job.

To me you are the best EDC channel on KZread. Second to none! 😊

I always have a fixed blade. Love Bark River.

Live in NC also. Just got a Winkler SD1 now I need a pocket sheath for it like the ones you showed.

I love love love my Esee 3 fixie!

I daily carry a fixed blade. I designed a custom wharncliffe that was made by Wachtman Knife and Tool. It's got a just over 4.5 inch blade, and a slim 4 inch handle. I pocket carry it with an ulticlip. It's perfect, you don't feel the bulk of the sheath in your pocket, and the handle is short enough that it isn't obnoxious. I love having a fixed blade on me, there's just something cool about knowing that I could baton wood anytime I want, they do severely lack in the fidget factor though.

I'd have put money on the Bradford Guardian being your favorite. It just seems like your style. I also love that knife.

I personally love edcing a fixed blade and I carry the Esee izula in s35vn. Love your content btw I really liked your target and Home Depot carry videos like that

I am a knife maker in California and I EDC fixed blades, I use a closed sheath a lot of the time and have no problems with law enforcement. (The Buck 110 type sheath, I make my own sheaths also)

Loved knives since I got my first Boy Scout folding knife as a kid, something about a bear claw knife that worries me more seeking it opened up in public than a knife ! 😁 For the woods , my bear claw knife with serrated edge works great , the large hole for your finger makes it hard to slip out of your hands !

Excellent review buddy 👍

Benchmade hidden canyon hunter here. Beautifal knife to carry.

@antimatter2380

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a hunter but I edc either the canyon or Izula right where my belt buckle is, and now I find myself resting my hand on the handle.

@themanyousendtokilltheboog3900

3 жыл бұрын

I’m carrying the same right now

Thank God I live in Texas. I can carry any length of knife

@joserojas3906

3 жыл бұрын

God bless Texas

@KevinNordstrom

3 жыл бұрын

Damnnit... God Bless texas

Great content bro. I been edc'ing a Cold Steel Counter Tac I lately.

I carry a bread for guardian 3 scout style in the stock leather sheath. I've had no problems with retention, the comfort is outstanding. I work in law enforcement so deployment Speed is more important than re sheathing speed. As far as legality goes move to Iowa, you can open carry or concealed carry knives or guns constitutionally no permit required.

@BetaBuxDelux

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a dream. I’m in California for work. The knife laws for folders are okay here.

@Shotgrenade

2 жыл бұрын

Tennessee is also a great state to conceal or open carry.

@eugenevictortooms4174

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from the UK & I really wish I lived in Iowa 😂.

Agree totally about the importance of the sheath to the experience with a fixed blade knife. I recently picked up a bark river gunny and the sheath absolutely sucked. Love the knife - hate the the sheath. I ordered a kydex sheath for it and what a difference.

I carry a folder for EDC (usually my Spyderco Delica) & a Mora Kansbol when I’m camping/hiking. I love carbon steel Moras, but SS is better for me in a damp environment. And if I go camping or hiking, it’s pretty much guaranteed to rain.

I like sheaths like that bulltrout one. Unpick the stitches and trim it down to take the belt loop off it, drop some oil on there and you have a great pocket carry sheath. I know that doesn't help you needing a lip on it but it does me damn well with my esee cr2.5.

I live in a medieval village in the mountains and carry a morakniv garberg as a fixblade when out trekking. I just like having a bigger blade because bushcraft is normal everyday routine and we have big boars, deer and wolves around my area

who knew that NY knife laws would be more freeing than North Carolina?

Why not carry both? I carry at least three knives on any given day, and one of them is always a fixed blade. I live in a constitutional carry state, and I can open carry or concealed carry everywhere except a courtroom, any size of blade.

I definitely endorse every day carry for fix Blades!

Im verry much with you on that one. In Germany the law for fixed blads is much more clear than with folders. We are allowed to carry fixed up to a blade length of 12cm / 4.7" ! I considder that actually slightly too large for EDC but nice to have lol. My top three are the Giantmouse GMF1! Had id since the first run came out. Because its like the most friendly looking fixed out there and once u learn to use a small fixed like that and slab a lanyard on it its perfect for most situations! And got the oak city leather sheath and scales too recently haha! 2 would be the BMKT EDC1 chisle Bowie. And 2 my TPK mid size raptor. Get a Mummert ti clip! Slotted!!! Thankmme later. Perfect for pocket carry but also work on the belt / Pants. Btw Im not a fan of the Bulltrout or Guardian 3. The chiol gets my index finger too close to the edge. Greetings from @1niceknife

Fixed blades are the way to go. I only use my folder to open boxes and mail. Can’t food prep with a folder just doesn’t make sense to get food everywhere then take it all apart to clean. I belt carry a bravo 1 LT and do everything else with it round the ranch and I love it.

My problem with fixed blades is I rarely wear a belt. If I am wearing a belt, my legally concealed firearm is on it.

My Ozark Trail Model 8607# is my new EDC neck knife. I enjoy It's size and so far has held up. And It's $4.87.

My concealed weapons license allows me to carry a bit longer knife. I been carrying the Fallkniven A1 Pro wrapped around my calf with pants and my ZT562carbon flipper for as my back pocket folder.

I like the pocket clip idea. I plan on carrying my LTWRIGHT Patriot everyday, but I don't always wear belts. Sometimes I wear overalls, so I'll need a method other than stuffing the knife and sheath in my pocket. I'm not opening the knife for use until after Christmas. My wife wants something to put under the tree, so 35 years says so.

My top fixed blade for edc. 1. Buck 113 skinner 2. Benchmade Hidden Canyon 3. Esee Izula 2

I've carried an esee 3 for the last 6 years. Love it.

@conductorcammon

3 жыл бұрын

You use the factory sheath?

@tjeff8439

3 жыл бұрын

@@conductorcammonyes, I still do.

The Hoback Goliath is very nice if one doesn’t have huge hands. Twenty CV blade, sheath works well in pocket. Highly recommended.

IMHO The Bob Dozier Sheath has been around for years as well as his knives. He had us all beat a very long time ago. He's been making customs for years. He made one for me back in me back in 2007. Been a workhorse since.

A clip manufacturer out there is missing a big trick. How difficult to produce a pocket clip which is angled to minimise the space taken up by a sheath (Kydex) and not chew up a pocket (Ulticlip take note).

I’ve just discovered your channel ! Very interesting video ! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, you just got yourself a new sub ! Cheers man !

New video setup! Looks good!

I think you would like a dangler sheath for your fixed blades, many leather makers can custom make one for you. They are very comfortable and visible since they sit low. LT Wright makes them but you can have them custom made too.

Love my Bradford guardian 3 in nitro V

I can't edc a fixed blade, but when working or camping dangler sheaths really make the comfort a lot better for me and eases resheathing. With traditional sheaths, I often feel like I end up with the handle pressing into my ribs when I bend in certain directions, or the bottom digging into my thigh.

@jfrtbikgkdhjbeep9974

Жыл бұрын

find a 3 - 4" blade one, might come with a sheath ... if not make one

I was a folder and a SAK kinda guy for years but then I got an outside job and bought an Esee Izula 2 and have been carrying a fixed roughly 90% of my carry. I carry my Izula 2 most of the time but I rotate to an Esee 4 or a Mora Garberg or standard Izula. Its been this way for 5 years now and I dont think Ill see myself elsewhere. I use to give a damn about people seeing my knife but the longer I carry fixed the less I care.

Need a video on concealed carry fixed blades, good retention, comfortable to carry, and good concealment. I need one that's comfortable to run around and work with that's comfortable and makes a great self defense tool as well.

Taylor, I see the need for you to start doing your own custom leather and kydex sheaths. I can see a Topo tooled leather design. And when I carry a fix blade its a BK11 in a scout carry. I fashioned a leather harness for the standard sheath that comes with her.

I love my BF G3 FFG but I too struggled with the sheath. Picking a ROAC sheath up ASAP!

I always wanted to carry fixed blades but never found one i liked until the Esse Izula ll. EDC it and I forget I have it at times. Also still carry folders everyday you can never have to many knifes.

Love fixed when I need something quick their ready to go always

So in my area I can conceal carry a small fixed blade. (Most officers follow the palm of the hand rule.) I prefer to carry in what I the "cord carry." Kidex or plastic sheath is basically a must, and if you're familiar with the Lucas Burnley obake i take it from that. Just inside the waistband on a nice length of paracord for fast and easy deployment. Love it.

Also been enjoying your videos for a long time, first video was the diy leather key organizer

@woodlandreconjoshdrakes5509

3 жыл бұрын

I think that one was on your other channel

Great video, thanks

As a lefty, getting a good sheath is so much more difficult than it is with right handed users. I would love to edc a fixed blade, but I haven't figured out the sheath issue yet.

had a similiar experience.. bought 3 sheaths for one knife and an ulticlip, nothing helped, it was very uncomfortable. Gave up.. Then I bought a new belt pocket organizer and found out by accident that my fixed blade fits perfectly and since then I ve been happily carrying it.

That mid-size raptor looks awesome...

I love the Lionsteel M4

I have three main "knives" that I carry every day. Leatherman Wave in black oxide in a leather leatherman sheath, Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight, and a KaBar TDI in an NSRTACTICAL.COM horizontal kydex sheath with a belt clip. I started with the Leatherman and wanted a knife specifically for utility with less bulk. I tried several folders, Kershaw Cryo and Blur, OKC RAT2, Spyderco Tenacious and then the Manix 2. The KaBar I got as a dedicated defensive knife. Living in a more urban environment, I can attest to the public perception on carrying a knife, let alone several. I actually carry 5, including a Leatherman Squirt PS4 and a 2019 limited edition SAK Cadet in "champagne". Even the small knives get glared at in public, not at my job though.

Hey man ! Been watching your channel for a while ! Finally found someone as obsessed w edc as myself 😂. One thing I’ve been looking for is some sort of pocket set of Allen wrenches ... or a tool w several sizes of Allen wrench . Screwdriver and bits I’m good , wrenches I’m good , but I’m looking specifically Allen wrenches ... if you have some recommendations I’d appreciate it

For 5 years I have carried EDC the benchmade bushcrafter... with a custom homemade kydex sheath. I carry it in the pocket of my Fjallraven Vidda Pro pants; which have deep pockets; also which I own many pairs of and wear exclusively. The knife barely sticks out of the top of the pocket; which is great, because I have a pinch point to grab the handle with. It's hard to even tell I have it on me.

Yee yee Taylor glad to see this video come out