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While folding knives may dominate urban EDC, there’s quite often a case to be made for a sturdy and solid fixed blade knife. They tend to be stronger, quicker to deploy, and much easier to maintain than their folding counterparts.
As one old-time knifemaker once said, “There are no moving parts. No buttons to push. Just draw and cut or stab as needed and of course repeat if necessary.”
To say nothing of international regulations, in the United States, knife laws vary from state to state and at times even from county to county and city to city within the same state. Specifically, many of these laws go beyond blade length or overall length. Where you wear the knife will be dictated by your own personal needs and desires, as well as these statutes. Some jurisdictions do not allow an openly displayed knife, while others — or often the same ones — frown on concealing a fixed blade. Depending on your local environment, think of it like a carry gun and dress around the blade. Just be mindful of what’s legal and what’s not.
For a simple, everyday working knife, the utility of a sturdy fixed blade can’t be beat. It doesn’t matter if you’re
