Fixed blade or Folder

cubsfan1969 · #41

I go with fixed. Though I love me many folders too. I was glad to see a few people on here say they carry both. I do and sometimes the very few people that know think I'm bat-s@$t crazy, so glad I'm not the only one!

DeathBySnooSnoo · #42

I wish that Spyderco made some small EDC fixed blades. Be great to see a little 6 inch knife, 2.75 inches of blade, polished micarta or G10 handles...in a couple of steels, 3V and M4 would be nice.

psychophipps · #43

100% agreement, DBSS.

I carry a folder at work but carry one ot two extra fixed blades as often as I can. A small fixed blade like you decribed would absolutely make my day. As many 211 Activators as Benchmade sells, I'm surprised that Spyderco doesn't make a rough equivalent with a more neutral handle for better ergos in a variety of grips.

DeathBySnooSnoo · #44

I love little FB like that. I think they are far superior to folders and would love a spydie version of something like that. Though I do prefer a leather pocket sheath for that type of knife and not sure that Spyderco would do one of those.

I tried that BM...didn't like it.

jtoler_9 · #45

How bout a small Tom Krein Spyderco collaboration FB in 3V? I'd buy 2.

DeathBySnooSnoo · #46

Too bad that he already did that PSK with Boker...love to see a Spyderco/Krein PSK.

BJEOD · #47

I chose folder because here in the states I carry it more often. But I do have some nice fb's, I have an esee 5 that's been to the other side of **** with me. I love that knife. But maybe id buy a bravo 1. I can't lie none of the spyderco fb's really apeal to me.

psychophipps · #48

DeathBySnooSnoo wrote:I love little FB like that. I think they are far superior to folders and would love a spydie version of something like that. Though I do prefer a leather pocket sheath for that type of knife and not sure that Spyderco would do one of those.

I tried that BM...didn't like it.

They could do a "Swick" with it and leave the sheaths up to the customer as it's hard to make everyone happy with a knife like this anyway. I like the idea of a 6" overall knife, but would prefer a choil-free 2-3/8" blade that starts right where the handle ends to keep it legal over the maximum possible jurisdictions while letting the handle stay at 3-5/8" to get a good grip on it. Leaf-type blade like the Swick 2, comfortable ergos for a variety of grips, and I think they would have a real winner here for a pocket and backup fixed blade for both utility and defensive use.

As long as they kept the steel reasonable, they could probably sell them by the bucketful. Put some super-grippy 1/8"-thick G10 scales on it and I would probably buy a bucketful all by myself.

DeathBySnooSnoo · #49

psychophipps wrote:They could do a "Swick" with it and leave the sheaths up to the customer as it's hard to make everyone happy with a knife like this anyway. I like the idea of a 6" overall knife, but would prefer a choil-free 2-3/8" blade that starts right where the handle ends to keep it legal over the maximum possible jurisdictions while letting the handle stay at 3-5/8" to get a good grip on it. Leaf-type blade like the Swick 2, comfortable ergos for a variety of grips, and I think they would have a real winner here for a pocket and backup fixed blade for both utility and defensive use.

As long as they kept the steel reasonable, they could probably sell them by the bucketful. Put some super-grippy 1/8"-thick G10 scales on it and I would probably buy a bucketful all by myself.

Leaving the sheaths is probably a good idea...it's just sort of...frustrating to have to buy a knife then find a sheath or get one made for it. Especially since some sheaths would cost as much as the knife. But it is the best option for them and the customer I am sure.

And I would say no choil too. Just a simple edc fixed blade.
I have carried my Steeet Beat in my pocket with no problems so a 6 inch fb should be easy enough to carry, and as long as it isn't all blacked out and "tactical" looking it should be easy enough to use in a good variety of locations. See I would want it to be a bit thicker than you are thinking...what you are describing, IMO, sounds more like a "neck knife" really thin and sleek. I was thinking a little chunkier. Maybe 3.5mm thick with a contoured handle. Steel is a tough call...I wouldn't want VG-10, S30V...meh. If it could be brought in at about the $110 mark I would like to see M4 or 3V.