Hold the phone, back up the horses and wait a second. A guy in Oregon says something is odd? 😳 Gentleman we have a problem here. Ha! Just kidding. Thanks for the information on the knives.
@@retardno002the only reason i stopped scrolling on this video is cuz i specifically remember that video and was wondering why my feed was showing it again.
“I didn’t want to carry a fixed blade because odd people carry fixed blades.” [proceeds to show a large hunting knife with the demon name Abaddon scrawled in blood red on the blade]
This is not viable for an urban environment. You can't be having a fixed blade horizontal carry while wearing business formal or business casual in an office environment. Neither is it viable for most, if not all customer facing jobs, whether you're in an office or not. This arguably makes it a non-viable edc option for the majority of people who live in cities.
Some of the other comments are unfortunately accurate in that this isn’t viable for many in daily life. But I for one envy you and long for a more free lifestyle working outdoors doing man’s work. And if I did, I’d carry the same.
As an East Coast Canadian man, I carry my Grandfathers Grohman Canadian Belt Knife. It's about 3 times my age, holds an edge beautifully and the most comfortable design to my hand. It has been everywhere with me, from all over North America, to jungles and islands of Central- South America, throughout Europe, to South East Asia to Australia. Not once has it ever let me down. I've tried so many others but they just don't make the cut. The Grohman is home.
I've got a case 366 that was made in the 60s, best skinner I've ever had but I'm messing with a yakut knife now and I've got to say it's a bit weird but nice to use once u get the hang of it
I'm a newfie that carries a 1950s navy knife, keeps an edge pretty good and not heavy at all, it's RH PAL 35 MK1 Navy knife to be exact. I'm only 20 and I love to carry it, I only carry pocket knives like the benchmade 940-2004 if I'm going to a bar or another place a fixed blade isn't really needed.
I bought 3x 940's because of you! Not changing to fixed blades I just can't haha. I carry a morakniv if I'm in the woods but for daily life I'm sticking with the 940
@@Trolldaddy5 he's not shilling what are you talking about 😭. Over exaggerate much? He changes his mind and made a video about it I was mostly joking. He switched to fixed blade for his every day carry and made a video about it and that's fine but as an office worker I'm keeping my folder. Keep the negative buzzwords to yourself
@Mattinvent3 that's exactly what he'd doing. He literally says it in the video. You obviously didn't pay attention. In 2 weeks, hel have another video about why he's switching back
He's worried about looking weird carrying the knife, yet he's wearing 2 watches. That ship already sailed. Also, he's obviously just shilling for his buddy who bought the knife company. Dont go buying these bc of him like yall did the 940. It's not gonna make a good edc for most people.
I am on the East Coast. Increasingly we don't carry any knives at all because carrying a knife has been banned-- or there are rules like they cannot lock or have a point.
Carry what meets your needs. He is a homesteader speaking to homesteaders. If you’re in a trade carry a multitool, in an office carry any simple folder, military go fixed or folder. Like any tool, they are situational. Let the situation dictate. If you need something good that does it all decently well get an Ontario rat 2.
I will counter argue that a good trusty small folding pocket knife is still great for small jobs and whittling when you're bored in the wilderness or on the back deck Old trusty Buck Deuce 375, first gift from Granddad. No one whittles sticks anymore 😢
Love my Buck knives, First one at 17 on my own paid under $20, still have it. Carry a Mini Champion in left pocket, and A Cold Steel Voyager XXL in my right pocket, and a Leatherman Super tool on my belt. Be Prepared 😎👍
Both you and the person that responded to you realize there's a sheath that the knife fits into, yeah? You don't just sew a magnet under your skin and attach a bare blade to your abdomen... jfc
You actually said it… fix blades are just not appropriate in most settings. Knives are really not accepted socially. The vast majority of us do not live on a homestead, we spend our time in work offices and living in cities. Some of us even have to wear suits daily. A folding life can be used by all as it’s discreet. A fix blade is not. You even called the one “spooky”. That’s not something I can take to work. If I’m going camping or hiking, that’s different, but for urban environments, nothing beats a folder.
When knives are not "accepted socially" but men wearing dresses are, it is time to stop worrying about "social acceptability" and for Strong Men to once again get society back on track.
Nobody cares if you're wearing a knife. Your job may not allow for it, but there's no social problem with it. If someone doesn't like it, tell them to effoff. It will become socially unacceptable when people stop making it normal.
I used to be a big folder guy too up until a few years ago. Being an avid outdoorsman, fixed blades are just so much more superior, for everything. I like a blade about 4" or so for a "do everything" kind of knife. I've found when doing food prep in the field, (cutting fruit/vegetables, dressing game) the longer blade is much appreciated. But its still small enough to not frighten certain people in public and do fine tasks. They're easier to clean, they don't have lots of small parts that need maintenance, they're more comfortable when carving, and they're faster to get to in a hurry. They just work better. Bark River and Benchmade are my go-to adventure blades.
When you said you were no longer using a folding knife, I thought for sure it cut you real bad. The orange bandage looks like they had to sew your finger back on.
Once I started carrying a Bradford Guardian 3 fixed blade horizontal/scout carry, I rarely carry my Osborne 940 or Spyderco’s. Now. Own several Bradfords. Wharnie3, G3 Sheepsfoot, G Cleaver, G4, Some of the same blades just different steels. Bradfords absolutely rock.
Perhaps it's more common in my neck of the woods, but a lot of fellas seem to carry overly large bowie knives hanging from their belts, common enough that public spaces that normally would balk at such things have turned a blind eye to the practice. Much like you, I find it slightly distasteful as well. I've never considered a horizontal carry for a fixed blade, finding comfort in a folding automatic clipped inside my pocket. You raise valid points as ever, a fixed blade would be ideal; I prefer a knife in my hand and able to be used as quickly as possible- hence my preference for automatic knives, being able to be deployed on the draw- but a fixed blade is the natural pinnacle of such an idea. Great video as ever, Cody, blessings to you and yours.
Why are you so worried about what tools another man decides to carry and how he decides to carry them? Perhaps it is actually your attitude that is truly "distasteful".
I have been an advocate of the horizontal or “scout” carry on everything from a multi tool to a hunting knife for as long as I can remember. Alway either had my sheaths custom made, or would modify or make them myself. Why anyone would want something sticking up 5 or so inches in your ribs, and the equivalent into your leg or back side is beyond me. Glad you figured it out! That being said, I will never give up my 940. There are places where fixed blade carry is just not acceptable. And when you want to show off just a bit, there is nobody that knows anything about knives, that doesn’t recognize that beautiful Purple Ti Spacer 😉.
You do you and I do me. Still carrying a folding stainless steel Army Surplus vintage 1967 Vietnam issue version of a boyscout pocket knife. Was tricky to sharpen untill diamond shapers came on the market.😊
Bradford makes the gold standard of horizontal carry edc knives in my opinion. Also don't need to carry just 1 or the other knife. I carry my EDC utility/bushcraft knife (Bradford guardian 3) in the appendix position and I carry a fighting knife (Toor Serpent) in a scout carry position on my back. If I'm feeling froggy I sometimes even carry a boot knife as well in my JK boots.
I'm transported back to those boyhood days at the five-and-dime, standing in front of the display case of pocket knives, coveting them all. My first pocket knife was a Kamp King.
I love that you’re going this direction! I personally carry a fixie in a leather cross draw appendix. 3.25 cutting edge 3.5 blade 7.5 total length! It is all I carry and have carried for over a year and if anything ever happens to it I will only purchase another fixed blade. As for all the people saying it’s not viable for city or people forward positions…. I WORK FULL TIME FOR A CHURCH! Not once has it ever been topic of conversation or intimidated anyone.
I carry my Bradford USA Guardian 3 Full flat grind in CPM 3V steel as my daily . I carry it in a kydex sheath with clips in my right front pocket . I seem to have lost all interest in folding knives, even my Strider SnG's .
Good review on knives - the sharpening with the leather strop looks like a great way to keep knives sharp. What I like about the leather strop - it doesn't grind the blades down - as found with the majority of knife sharpening systems. Thanks for sharing this sharpening system !
I neck carry a Mora Eldris, very similar length to that second knife. I really love neck carry. Looks like nothing, people ask me all the time what it is. When it's not appropriate I tuck it under my shirt. Mora Eldris does everything I need, this video reminded me I need to sharpen it
I started carrying fixed blades daily in 2019 and haven’t looked back. I carry a small leatherman with a pocket clip in my front right pocket. Then a small fixed blade on my left hip belt. I don’t carry a knife appendix since I carry my pew pew there and don’t want to add bulk there. Cody have you heard of Bark River Knives? They sell fantastic fixed blades, family owned business in Michigan. Also great choice with the Wicked Wax & Wicked Clean. Awesome products!
I have a background in bladed weapons and carry both a folder and a fixed blade. Fixed for defense and folder for everything else. If the fixed hurts when you move around, adjust it. Furthermore a folder doesn't need to be mounted to the body. You can throw it in pocket and go about your day.
Have carried a buck 110 for 30 years in a sheathe which is horizontal, in a custom made sheath called ezOpen. Which was gifted to me by the owner of EZopen co. at a rest area in north Carolina on my ride back from Florida on my 65 harley. Have always appreciated that gift and the kindness of strangers.
Helicon-Tek makes a pouch called the Sere Pouch, that has a slot in back that you can pass a fixed blade in a sheath through. Put a Mora, an SRK, CRKT Biwa in it, just have to see what works for you, and the fixed blade just blends in. Can carry a bunch of EDC stuff as well as your wallet in it. It comes with its own belt, but can be hung off a regular belt or attached to any Molle system. Vertical carry with this pouch. Also pouch can be worn cross body for some folks.
I horizontal appendix carry a fixed blade every day. I used to neck carry a small fixed blade, but the Bradford Guardian 3 changed everything for me. They’re available in several steels, handle options, and blade profiles. Plus, they’re made in the PNW.
I bought the "Osborne 940", after looking/watching, a million articles/videos. Iconic, classic, and good looking, no less. BUT, after my purchase, i was instantly dissapointed. Not only is it over priced, its over hyped, in my opinion. Decent materials, but so are tons of other manufacturers. Its just extremely, underwhelming, and somewhat perplexing, just what the "big deal" is. Ive got tons of blades, from a million other manufacturers, that ive never had this buyers remorse feeling, as i do with the "Benchmade Osborne". Its relegated to the drawer, because of the ridiculous price, generic features, and im afraid to use it, mess it up. Im almost certain, ill gift it to someone, who needs a blade. Stay safe friends. - Paul.
@lesterblade Thanks!, for the life of me, i just dont get it, the 940. Way over priced, extremely underwhelming features, and the ridiculous "fan boy" following. No knife snob here, but i absolutely expect, to get what i pay for.
@inssy2588 that's a very good point. But I think, I'll gift it to someone, someday, so that it goes to a "good home". They can then use it, as they see fit, and I can be ignorantly happy, that it's being used as a tool should be used.
You do know those were seized pew pews that were bound for destruction, right? Benchmade was asked by the local law enforcement to help since they have the tools to do the job. Benchmade actually supported pro 2A candidates. I am not slhilling for them, as I refuse to buy any more of their way overpriced knives. This anti 2A stuff is just fabricated and the truth should be known.
Not the only way to go, but a good way to go. Love that you're always refining your loadout. Fixed blades have a fast and guaranteed deployment, and are the more durable choice. Folders do offer a lower profile and some additional portability though. IMO both have a place situationally.
I'm not Biting........I like the concealment of the folding knife, kinda like Open Carry compared to Concealed Weapon the element of surprise is Paramount.... I live near Portland Oregon
A small fixed blade can be easily concealed. I've carried my Esee Izula to weddings, graduations, college campuses, etc and nobody knows unless I want them to. It's all about how you carry it
I carry a fixed blade knife and a folding knife in my pocket. The fixed blade does most work, the folding knife is for everything else. The "difficult" to get to thing is completely stupid. That's because you're not carrying the right knife. I carry a pistol @ 3 o' clock and a smaller fixed blade behind the pistol at about the 4 o' clock position. I do this every day! I do EVERYTHING with my pistol and knives on me and half the time, I don't even feel it. If it's uncomfortable and hard to access, you're doing it wrong or carrying the wrong tools. The fixed knife is a knife you can get dirty and not worry about it. The folding knife I keep CLEAN! This is in case I need it for medical or eating purposes.
Horizontal appendix carry is for defensive knives that are never used for anything but emergency self defense. You still keep a separate folder for EDC tasks. They're two different tools for two different jobs. One shouldn't replace the other. If you want a good EDC knife that is also a fixed blade, try a neck knife.
In my city you can carry a fixed blade as long as it isn’t visible. I’ve carried a small fixed blade for years now in a custom horizontal leather sheath on my left hip. It gets used often. At the moment it’s a cold steel mini pendleton. The best part is how much easier it is to keep clean and maintain than a folder.
Phew! I thought you were gonna say you found a reason to not like the 940. Fixed and folding all have their own purposes though. I wouldn’t go out into the woods to camp or hunt without a fixed for sure, and maybe in town a small fixed wouldn’t be so bad either. But if you wanna be minimalistic that day, just going to the beach or wearing a suit a pocket knife could still do what you need. Most the time I wear a suit and don’t want a pixie clip to show, or have the outline of a knife down in my pocket (black pants show outlines and curves more than most colors) I just use my Swiss classic and slip that in there. Good enough for the fancy party or meeting. Not like I’ll be opening stuff in the shop dressed like that.
I ditched the folding knife a long time ago. All of the locking mechanisms fail eventually, even on high-quality knives. I almost lost a finger when the locking mechanism failed on the last folding knife I had. Fixed blade with full hilt is the only knife I'll carry.
I switched from a benchmade 585 to bradford fixed blades about 2 years ago. The guardian 3.2 is the goldilocks for me, full flat grind in magnacut. Horizontal carry at about 1 o'clock, handle is over my right pocket next to my phone holster. Phone case keeps my shirt from covering the knife so I'm not "concealed" nobody notices it. Lays flat enough that the handle and case don't poke my daughter when carrying her on my hip. I won't go back to a folder now.
Legally? Are you in the US? If so, knives are "arms" and covered under the 2nd Amendment. Though West Coasters keep trying to vote our Rights away... If they keep it up, we will be like the UK and there will be knife collection boxes on the street corners for the "law abiding" to turn in their knives, and so that the criminals won't have to work too hard to find a bunch of knives to steal.
I carried fixed blades my whole life, now I moved to the 940. It should arrive today... I've been packing the Mach 1 from Puma, Great knife just a tad heavy...
There is a purpose for each. In some places, a fixed blade may be prohibited while an equally sized folder isn’t. A pocket folder may be more suitable for some situations where a fixed blade wouldn’t, think church or business settings.
I recently read a story about a woman who's old dog got attacked by a pitbull. She had a knife on her and was able to delete the pitbull and save her dog.
This is not viable for me. I carry a leatherman skeletool in my front pocket. It has a lever lock blade that will take an edge and deploys easily with one hand, pliers, Phillips and slotted drivers. Most importantly, it is unobtrusive in front of customers. I’ve never had one comment on the fact that I am carrying a blade. If it did come up, I’d just show them that I’m carrying a nerdy multitool. Customers come in all flavors, not just the ones that are preparing for some coming struggle. I absolutely do not understand using my primary blade for mundane tasks. Whether I’m in my kitchen, my shop, my truck, or anywhere else in the field I always have a sharp, disposable blade near to hand for opening packages and doing the things that mess my primary blade up.
It is a falsehood to apply any real pressure when stropping. Since the leather is a soft surface, if you push hard the leather will actually bend under the pressure and round off the apex, deforming/dulling the edge. You shouldn’t push hard when stropping even with a convex edge, never mind a scandi or a secondary V edge. Push with stones bc they’re flat.
As I’ve gotten older I’ve found the Milwaukee Fastback 48-22-1505 is as handy as it gets for day to day carry. The razor is replaceable and always sharp. I’m always using the #2 Phillips and flathead screwdriver to tighten something or open the battery compartment on my kids toys. Perhaps it’s the confidence that comes from being an East coast man but I just don’t feel the need to carry a fixed blade unless I’m in the woods 😆 All joking aside Cody, I believe if you gave it a try you would really enjoy it. Keep up the great work!
90% agreement. Difference is I carry left side with hilt forward. Cross draw with my right hand. I generally carry my old faithful 3 blade folder… 2” clip, 1 ½” sheep foot, 1 ½ “ pen. I have a couple of 2 ¾”-3 ½” fixed blades I carry all the time.
As a heavy equipment mechanic who works in a building where I’m not even supposed to carry a knife, I’ll stick with a folder. Benchmade Griptillian, spyderco para, or a spyderco tenacious. Pair that with a microtech otf for cool factor and a leatherman wave for utility. Fixed blades are just too clumsy for edc
This doesn’t have to be controversial at all. If you want to carry a fixed blade, I’m all for it, especially for homesteading, but you can absolutely carry a belt knife and a folder and they serve different roles. Definitely doesn’t have to replace your 940. Maybe put a finer edge on it and rely on your fixed blade for the heavy stuff. When I’m in the woods, I always have a pair of knives like this.
i carry both.... i love having my spyderco for random smaller tasks but i love having the fixed blade (even a smaller neck blade) for any type of larger job i may encounter
I carry an 8 inch fixed blade as a kneck knife. I wear a t shirt with an unbuttoned over shirt and it blends right in. Most people don’t even notice it. I sometimes forget it’s there. I can get to it fast.
Ive worn a 5-6" fixed blade in the traditional belt knife way for years for edc. yes, in the city, and in 40+ states. This is America. people have worn knives this way for hundreds of years.
I’ve considered a fixed blade but the ease and practicality of a replaceable folding box cutter blade is my go to. I hardly use it, and have the high style pockets on my jeans rather than the slant cut you have, so I never lose it due to the clip. So the small razor blade is good enough and don’t have to create a new routine of sharpening every week, just change the blade when it won’t cut.
As a tradesman I carry a fixed blade while working and I do keep a small folding knife but I don't carry a fixed blade when I'm not working cause as you stated it's a bit strange even to me who wears one 10 hours a day Monday through Friday. I feel naked without it but still won't put it on unless I'm working!
I think you would be impressed with the Bradford Gardian 3 or 3.5 and the esee Izula 2 with micarta scales. You would want to get one with kydex though. I like small fixed blades for edc but they aren't appropriate on the belt at work even apindix. I will however put them in my pocket
You're killing me Cody. We saved for 6 months and my wife just bought me the 940 Osborne with the green aluminum handle for my birthday this week. Now it's been demoted to non EDC. 😢
I've been carrying a TJ Schwartz overland sport fixed blade for a long time it's the best small EDC fixed blade ever. And I switched from folders to small fixed blades a couple years ago and tell everyone they are way easier and better. I just got to where I hate stuff in my pockets. And I like kydex sheaths cause I carry them upside down on my belt and never lost a single one
“SMH at all these ‘EDC knife’ kids-I’ve been carrying a FULL-SIZED 16th-century Scottish claymore, an EXACT REPLICA of the blades wielded in the Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297, look it up), for the past 5 years. 5.5 feet of cold steel and pure intimidation. Your folding knives are cute and all, but can they dominate a battlefield? Can they cleave through chainmail? Didn’t think so. My claymore’s balance and craftsmanship are impeccable-hand-forged to historical accuracy. Honestly, it’s the ONLY choice for true self-reliance and preparedness. You’ll never catch me with one of these ‘modern’ toys. If you’re not carrying something that could take down a warhorse, are you even EDC-ing? 🤔”
Recommendation: of right handed, carrying a fixed horizontal, on the left side of your belt buckle with the handle pointing towards your center. This way you can easily draw with your right hand and still draw it with your left hand as well.
I have a multitude of different types of knives in my collection. I've always gravitated to larger knives just for the indestructibility of them. I picked up an ESSE izula 2 a while back, and i can not leave it alone. I've had it on my person or in my backpack since I bought it. I'm looking to get a horizontal carry sheath. I'm not very fond of the included one. At my jewelry store, I also sharpen knives for people. I always recommend buying a strop or making one. I even offer to break off a piece of extra rouge for them if they want. I use two different kinds green and white. Don't ever use red rouge it's very gritty. Thank you for the awesome video my brother in Christ and as always God bless you and your wonderful family.
The only folder I carry is Cold Steel. Their triad lock will not fail or I have never had a failure like other cutting half my finger off. Usually I do carry a full tang knife now.
I carry a small esse fixed blade horizontally every day. I work retail. It is well hidden under my work shirt. It’s awesome utility and quick to deploy. If I had to wear a suit then it would be a no go unless I wore it scout carry style. Under regular clothes it works great. It is much faster to deploy if a person needed it for self defense and it has no chance of folding over your fingers like a folder could if a hinge or lock fails. Much more durable and robust knife as well.
Prolly 4 out of 7 days a week I carry a benchmade bugout, but have love for a fixed blade knife. If I’m feeling frisky or know I need a serious knife I take my ZT 0006 or for something smaller I have a colt CT17 (a family heirloom) that I really like. The zero tolerance knife is the finest knife bushcraft blade I’ve EVER owned. A worthy blade for any proho.
Nice Helko. Remember, it's not the heavy log splitter. You have the heavy universal. I bought the large splitter from your vids thinking it was yours. And I'll tell you, I'm happy you we're wrong. The splitter is incredible. Love the content Cody
There is a time and a place for everything. I have many different ones. A fixed blade knife in Church just doesn’t fly, but the pocket knife has assisted others many times. That knife goes with the red hat and the bare feet, while working with molten steel.
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Hold the phone, back up the horses and wait a second. A guy in Oregon says something is odd? 😳 Gentleman we have a problem here. Ha! Just kidding. Thanks for the information on the knives.
Western W49 is the edc for me
Hey Cody, how about a link to the strop from HCO?
Cody, I’d recommend you look to white river knives at some of their offerings
Wish my wife would let me spend $350 on a single knife!!!
Who's taking bets?
I'm saying under a year before he's back on the 940.
I agree. Haven't we seen this before.
@@mclt8883I say less than three months
@@mclt8883we have seen this before
@mclt8883 yeah the Para 3 and the auto 940.
I’ll second this!
Two months later:
“I made a HuGE mistake!”
So true
I'm glad someone said it
He will be back 😂😂
Indeed!!!
Yep, don’t get me wrong I see the appeal of fixed blade but my appendix area is hidden by my dunlop. The rest of the belt is a little busy 😂👍👍
"Why I went back to the 940." Eagerly awaited.
real 😂
Yeah, didn't he switch to a Para 3 like 4 years ago? What's that Benchmade doing here?
Wait for when there's a slump in views or Kyle's membership dues are late.
@@retardno002the only reason i stopped scrolling on this video is cuz i specifically remember that video and was wondering why my feed was showing it again.
“I didn’t want to carry a fixed blade because odd people carry fixed blades.” [proceeds to show a large hunting knife with the demon name Abaddon scrawled in blood red on the blade]
Bro 😂😂 wranger is a weird😂😂 dude
😂
Yes 😂😂😂
West coast man carrying an east coast knife. You are learning my young padawan...
No coast man, pulling the best form everywhere!
I was about to say the same thing! Mr. Wranglerstar going soft! Lol
South East is King!
I’ll take that Benchmade off your hands and give it a good home.
I've actually thought about switching myself but only when im working. Definitely not Bowie size 😅
Bench made hasn't made a knife worth its price tag in over ten years.
So true,
Ya my favorite was the 710
@@demo2952 They just re-released the 710...and they're asking $405 starting price. Absolutely insane.
@@Lochlann13 ya I know. It makes me quite mad. The last one I bought was in 2008 for $170
@@johnniewasr5740 obsolete as well now that the axis lock patent expired
I carry both a fixed blade and a pocket folder
Just don't let them find out about each other.
Same
@@HunterTN Maybe they would fall in love?
Same, I just love knives too much to solely choose one over the other
@@HunterTN this is how i think lol i’m worried one will get jealous that i use the other more
West coast man would rust down in the swamp.
As a Boomer that lives in the PNW I carry a leatherman's WAVE multi-tool. I act accordingly.
Every day 😊
I'm in construction and I carry a Surge and use it everyday.
I carried a surge for years
I carry a gerber multi pliar, I got that because I bought a second for $25 at smokey mountain knife works. I never saw the need to try another brand.
The entire time I was in the field as a Paramedic I always had a multi tool, shears, mini flashlight and carabineers on my person
This is not viable for an urban environment. You can't be having a fixed blade horizontal carry while wearing business formal or business casual in an office environment. Neither is it viable for most, if not all customer facing jobs, whether you're in an office or not. This arguably makes it a non-viable edc option for the majority of people who live in cities.
Business casual mans no tie but a Jacket. It has pockets inside. Or you can attach a holster with Velcro to it.
Even semi technical/engineering environmental, horizontal open carry fixed blade is no go. Folding 940 still totally wins.
@campandcook3118 you definitely have not worn business casual.
So it is not viable for you. Everyone else may not share your opinion. As your arguments are not conclusive.
Some of the other comments are unfortunately accurate in that this isn’t viable for many in daily life. But I for one envy you and long for a more free lifestyle working outdoors doing man’s work. And if I did, I’d carry the same.
As an East Coast Canadian man, I carry my Grandfathers Grohman Canadian Belt Knife. It's about 3 times my age, holds an edge beautifully and the most comfortable design to my hand. It has been everywhere with me, from all over North America, to jungles and islands of Central- South America, throughout Europe, to South East Asia to Australia. Not once has it ever let me down. I've tried so many others but they just don't make the cut. The Grohman is home.
Same. Classic knife. I've had mine for almost 40 years.
I've got a case 366 that was made in the 60s, best skinner I've ever had but I'm messing with a yakut knife now and I've got to say it's a bit weird but nice to use once u get the hang of it
I'm a newfie that carries a 1950s navy knife, keeps an edge pretty good and not heavy at all, it's RH PAL 35 MK1 Navy knife to be exact. I'm only 20 and I love to carry it, I only carry pocket knives like the benchmade 940-2004 if I'm going to a bar or another place a fixed blade isn't really needed.
This is how blades become legend
I bought 3x 940's because of you! Not changing to fixed blades I just can't haha. I carry a morakniv if I'm in the woods but for daily life I'm sticking with the 940
Me too! Those are my 2 exact knives inuse!
He's obviously shilling for his buddy. His buddy bought this knife company. He's just trying to sell them for him.
@@Trolldaddy5 he's not shilling what are you talking about 😭. Over exaggerate much? He changes his mind and made a video about it I was mostly joking. He switched to fixed blade for his every day carry and made a video about it and that's fine but as an office worker I'm keeping my folder. Keep the negative buzzwords to yourself
@Mattinvent3 that's exactly what he'd doing. He literally says it in the video. You obviously didn't pay attention. In 2 weeks, hel have another video about why he's switching back
Mora Over Really Anything
He's worried about looking weird carrying the knife, yet he's wearing 2 watches. That ship already sailed. Also, he's obviously just shilling for his buddy who bought the knife company. Dont go buying these bc of him like yall did the 940. It's not gonna make a good edc for most people.
the watches made me giggle 🤭
People are just followers man.
You realise his name is trolldaddy right?
Why ware two watches if dual time zones are important just buy a GMT watch and only wear one.
He mentioned before that he does it to mess with people
East Coast man carries the knife that works for what he's wearing. For the rest we trust in Gaston Glock.
My Bitchmade 710 has served me well for 20+ years now. I see no reason to change now. Kershaw Leek is my suit knife.
Don't be the one who takes a knife to a gun fight.
I am on the East Coast. Increasingly we don't carry any knives at all because carrying a knife has been banned-- or there are rules like they cannot lock or have a point.
Where the heck do you live?@@johndaniels3316
Amen brother
Carry what meets your needs. He is a homesteader speaking to homesteaders. If you’re in a trade carry a multitool, in an office carry any simple folder, military go fixed or folder. Like any tool, they are situational. Let the situation dictate.
If you need something good that does it all decently well get an Ontario rat 2.
I like my hidden appendix carry small Tkell nightstalker fixed blade in the office. Glocks in the backpack.
Take note of what he said about stropping a knife. If you strop regularly, you hardly need the stone much at all.
Except for the fact that his stropping technique is terrible. Stropping = good, stropping according to his directions != good.
@@furrbearrapedmycat7223
You just said both methods are "good".
So which is it?
I will counter argue that a good trusty small folding pocket knife is still great for small jobs and whittling when you're bored in the wilderness or on the back deck
Old trusty Buck Deuce 375, first gift from Granddad. No one whittles sticks anymore 😢
Love my Buck knives,
First one at 17 on my own paid
under $20, still have it. Carry a
Mini Champion in left pocket, and
A Cold Steel Voyager XXL in my
right pocket, and a Leatherman
Super tool on my belt.
Be Prepared 😎👍
Beware of accidental seppuku with horizontal blade carry..🖖
100%, a folding knife has its own metal protective cage
Both you and the person that responded to you realize there's a sheath that the knife fits into, yeah? You don't just sew a magnet under your skin and attach a bare blade to your abdomen... jfc
Isn’t everything illegal on the West Coast?
Pot isn’t
On the West Coast, if it isn't illegal, it causes cancer.
Except for pedophilia
@@TakashiAmanoOriginal of course it is you need to be sedated to live there.
Please don't consider Oregonians to be Portlanders...
2 entirely different animals
Anybody else getting strong “Christopher Walken’s pocketwatch” vibes from this?
😂
Well i wasnt….
Once you carry a samuri sword youll never go back
You actually said it… fix blades are just not appropriate in most settings. Knives are really not accepted socially. The vast majority of us do not live on a homestead, we spend our time in work offices and living in cities. Some of us even have to wear suits daily. A folding life can be used by all as it’s discreet. A fix blade is not. You even called the one “spooky”. That’s not something I can take to work. If I’m going camping or hiking, that’s different, but for urban environments, nothing beats a folder.
When knives are not "accepted socially" but men wearing dresses are, it is time to stop worrying about "social acceptability" and for Strong Men to once again get society back on track.
Knives are very socially acceptable in Texas
Nobody cares if you're wearing a knife. Your job may not allow for it, but there's no social problem with it. If someone doesn't like it, tell them to effoff. It will become socially unacceptable when people stop making it normal.
@furrbearrapedmycat7223 I'm not worried about a man wearing a dress, they shouldn't be worried about me carrying a knife. See how that works?
I used to be a big folder guy too up until a few years ago.
Being an avid outdoorsman, fixed blades are just so much more superior, for everything. I like a blade about 4" or so for a "do everything" kind of knife. I've found when doing food prep in the field, (cutting fruit/vegetables, dressing game) the longer blade is much appreciated. But its still small enough to not frighten certain people in public and do fine tasks. They're easier to clean, they don't have lots of small parts that need maintenance, they're more comfortable when carving, and they're faster to get to in a hurry. They just work better.
Bark River and Benchmade are my go-to adventure blades.
When you said you were no longer using a folding knife, I thought for sure it cut you real bad. The orange bandage looks like they had to sew your finger back on.
Once I started carrying a Bradford Guardian 3 fixed blade horizontal/scout carry, I rarely carry my Osborne 940 or Spyderco’s. Now. Own several Bradfords. Wharnie3, G3 Sheepsfoot, G Cleaver, G4, Some of the same blades just different steels. Bradfords absolutely rock.
You don’t need to use pressure when stropping. You let the blade use its weight.
Perhaps it's more common in my neck of the woods, but a lot of fellas seem to carry overly large bowie knives hanging from their belts, common enough that public spaces that normally would balk at such things have turned a blind eye to the practice. Much like you, I find it slightly distasteful as well.
I've never considered a horizontal carry for a fixed blade, finding comfort in a folding automatic clipped inside my pocket. You raise valid points as ever, a fixed blade would be ideal; I prefer a knife in my hand and able to be used as quickly as possible- hence my preference for automatic knives, being able to be deployed on the draw- but a fixed blade is the natural pinnacle of such an idea. Great video as ever, Cody, blessings to you and yours.
Why are you so worried about what tools another man decides to carry and how he decides to carry them? Perhaps it is actually your attitude that is truly "distasteful".
So, a big vertical knife is stupid but a big horizontal one isn’t?
I'm pretty sure that's because the other guy's an a$h0le, but you're super cool. Especially with your mean looking knife strapped all special.
Bro exactly. Maybe if you have a shirt over it but front scout carry is extremely doichie
I have been an advocate of the horizontal or “scout” carry on everything from a multi tool to a hunting knife for as long as I can remember. Alway either had my sheaths custom made, or would modify or make them myself. Why anyone would want something sticking up 5 or so inches in your ribs, and the equivalent into your leg or back side is beyond me. Glad you figured it out! That being said, I will never give up my 940. There are places where fixed blade carry is just not acceptable. And when you want to show off just a bit, there is nobody that knows anything about knives, that doesn’t recognize that beautiful Purple Ti Spacer 😉.
Unfortunately in the UK 🇬🇧 we are so restricted to what we can carry.
All I carry on a daily basis is a Swiss Army knife attached to my belt.
Can’t even do that here in Australia.
@@ScottMcBlane
Wow Scott, that’s 🤪🤪
Move to the US u can carry almost anything but your taxed to death 😂😂😂
@@ScottMcBlaneagreed mate, way over the top
You do you and I do me. Still carrying a folding stainless steel Army Surplus vintage 1967 Vietnam issue version of a boyscout pocket knife. Was tricky to sharpen untill diamond shapers came on the market.😊
I prefer fixed blades for reliability.
Demko Shark lock
AD20.5 knife
Bradford makes the gold standard of horizontal carry edc knives in my opinion.
Also don't need to carry just 1 or the other knife. I carry my EDC utility/bushcraft knife (Bradford guardian 3) in the appendix position and I carry a fighting knife (Toor Serpent) in a scout carry position on my back. If I'm feeling froggy I sometimes even carry a boot knife as well in my JK boots.
I'm transported back to those boyhood days at the five-and-dime, standing in front of the display case of pocket knives, coveting them all. My first pocket knife was a Kamp King.
That was also my first knife. Just came across it going through some things and it really brought back some memories.
I love that you’re going this direction! I personally carry a fixie in a leather cross draw appendix. 3.25 cutting edge 3.5 blade 7.5 total length! It is all I carry and have carried for over a year and if anything ever happens to it I will only purchase another fixed blade. As for all the people saying it’s not viable for city or people forward positions…. I WORK FULL TIME FOR A CHURCH! Not once has it ever been topic of conversation or intimidated anyone.
So if you carry your EDC pistol appendix, where would you then wear the knife?
probably meant 223 not lr for that hole in the knife i could be wrong, but i believe 22lr uses a paste and not powder, which is why it burns so dirty.
The Bradford guardian 3 fits me well for my small fixed blade.
My knife as well
I carry my Bradford USA Guardian 3 Full flat grind in CPM 3V steel as my daily . I carry it in a kydex sheath with clips in my right front pocket . I seem to have lost all interest in folding knives, even my Strider SnG's .
@@kevinbaughman4207 I Also have the kydex sheath but i bounce between scout carry or ulti clip in my pocket.
Good review on knives - the sharpening with the leather strop looks like a great way to keep knives sharp.
What I like about the leather strop - it doesn't grind the blades down - as found with the majority of knife sharpening
systems. Thanks for sharing this sharpening system !
Hoooooboy hes changing knives again. This too will pass.
I neck carry a Mora Eldris, very similar length to that second knife. I really love neck carry. Looks like nothing, people ask me all the time what it is. When it's not appropriate I tuck it under my shirt. Mora Eldris does everything I need, this video reminded me I need to sharpen it
The 940 will be in your pocket long after those fixed blades have been discarded in a drawer.
I started carrying fixed blades daily in 2019 and haven’t looked back. I carry a small leatherman with a pocket clip in my front right pocket. Then a small fixed blade on my left hip belt. I don’t carry a knife appendix since I carry my pew pew there and don’t want to add bulk there.
Cody have you heard of Bark River Knives? They sell fantastic fixed blades, family owned business in Michigan.
Also great choice with the Wicked Wax & Wicked Clean. Awesome products!
I bought a 940 because of you and I still carry one with me today everyday
Why would I care what knife you carry or what knife you think I should carry. That’s kind of a personal decision.
Why would you take the time to watch and comment if you weren’t interested? 😂
I have a background in bladed weapons and carry both a folder and a fixed blade. Fixed for defense and folder for everything else. If the fixed hurts when you move around, adjust it.
Furthermore a folder doesn't need to be mounted to the body. You can throw it in pocket and go about your day.
Have carried a buck 110 for 30 years in a sheathe which is horizontal, in a custom made sheath called ezOpen. Which was gifted to me by the owner of EZopen co. at a rest area in north Carolina on my ride back from Florida on my 65 harley. Have always appreciated that gift and the kindness of strangers.
Lost it found it In pants after fire fighting... lost it found it clipped on a metal shelf or something... I'm sure there were more I can't remember
Helicon-Tek makes a pouch called the Sere Pouch, that has a slot in back that you can pass a fixed blade in a sheath through. Put a Mora, an SRK, CRKT Biwa in it, just have to see what works for you, and the fixed blade just blends in. Can carry a bunch of EDC stuff as well as your wallet in it. It comes with its own belt, but can be hung off a regular belt or attached to any Molle system. Vertical carry with this pouch. Also pouch can be worn cross body for some folks.
I horizontal appendix carry a fixed blade every day. I used to neck carry a small fixed blade, but the Bradford Guardian 3 changed everything for me. They’re available in several steels, handle options, and blade profiles. Plus, they’re made in the PNW.
I bought the "Osborne 940", after looking/watching, a million articles/videos. Iconic, classic, and good looking, no less. BUT, after my purchase, i was instantly dissapointed. Not only is it over priced, its over hyped, in my opinion. Decent materials, but so are tons of other manufacturers. Its just extremely, underwhelming, and somewhat perplexing, just what the "big deal" is. Ive got tons of blades, from a million other manufacturers, that ive never had this buyers remorse feeling, as i do with the "Benchmade Osborne". Its relegated to the drawer, because of the ridiculous price, generic features, and im afraid to use it, mess it up. Im almost certain, ill gift it to someone, who needs a blade. Stay safe friends. - Paul.
Couldn't agree more!
@lesterblade Thanks!, for the life of me, i just dont get it, the 940. Way over priced, extremely underwhelming features, and the ridiculous "fan boy" following. No knife snob here, but i absolutely expect, to get what i pay for.
@@paultrujillo9923if you’re not using it you definitely won’t get what you paid sitting in a drawer! Use the tool and then send it back if it fails.
@inssy2588 that's a very good point. But I think, I'll gift it to someone, someday, so that it goes to a "good home". They can then use it, as they see fit, and I can be ignorantly happy, that it's being used as a tool should be used.
@@paultrujillo9923 well that works even better. Good on you sir
people dont like benchmade because of their ideas on guns
You do know those were seized pew pews that were bound for destruction, right? Benchmade was asked by the local law enforcement to help since they have the tools to do the job. Benchmade actually supported pro 2A candidates. I am not slhilling for them, as I refuse to buy any more of their way overpriced knives. This anti 2A stuff is just fabricated and the truth should be known.
Are they anti?
To anyone new to stropping.. Don't use too much pressure when you strop, it will roll the edge. Firm is fine, but don't bear down on it.
I'll stick with the TDI in a NSR horizontal sheath or the MFCEO.
Not the only way to go, but a good way to go. Love that you're always refining your loadout. Fixed blades have a fast and guaranteed deployment, and are the more durable choice. Folders do offer a lower profile and some additional portability though. IMO both have a place situationally.
I'm not Biting........I like the concealment of the folding knife, kinda like Open Carry compared to Concealed Weapon the element of surprise is Paramount.... I live near Portland Oregon
A small fixed blade can be easily concealed. I've carried my Esee Izula to weddings, graduations, college campuses, etc and nobody knows unless I want them to. It's all about how you carry it
I carry a fixed blade knife and a folding knife in my pocket. The fixed blade does most work, the folding knife is for everything else. The "difficult" to get to thing is completely stupid. That's because you're not carrying the right knife. I carry a pistol @ 3 o' clock and a smaller fixed blade behind the pistol at about the 4 o' clock position. I do this every day! I do EVERYTHING with my pistol and knives on me and half the time, I don't even feel it. If it's uncomfortable and hard to access, you're doing it wrong or carrying the wrong tools. The fixed knife is a knife you can get dirty and not worry about it. The folding knife I keep CLEAN! This is in case I need it for medical or eating purposes.
Horizontal appendix carry is for defensive knives that are never used for anything but emergency self defense.
You still keep a separate folder for EDC tasks.
They're two different tools for two different jobs.
One shouldn't replace the other.
If you want a good EDC knife that is also a fixed blade, try a neck knife.
In my city you can carry a fixed blade as long as it isn’t visible. I’ve carried a small fixed blade for years now in a custom horizontal leather sheath on my left hip. It gets used often. At the moment it’s a cold steel mini pendleton. The best part is how much easier it is to keep clean and maintain than a folder.
Jason has such excellent taste in blades. A true aficionado of the blade and a fine gentleman.
Phew! I thought you were gonna say you found a reason to not like the 940. Fixed and folding all have their own purposes though. I wouldn’t go out into the woods to camp or hunt without a fixed for sure, and maybe in town a small fixed wouldn’t be so bad either. But if you wanna be minimalistic that day, just going to the beach or wearing a suit a pocket knife could still do what you need. Most the time I wear a suit and don’t want a pixie clip to show, or have the outline of a knife down in my pocket (black pants show outlines and curves more than most colors) I just use my Swiss classic and slip that in there. Good enough for the fancy party or meeting. Not like I’ll be opening stuff in the shop dressed like that.
I ditched the folding knife a long time ago.
All of the locking mechanisms fail eventually, even on high-quality knives.
I almost lost a finger when the locking mechanism failed on the last folding knife I had.
Fixed blade with full hilt is the only knife I'll carry.
I switched from a benchmade 585 to bradford fixed blades about 2 years ago. The guardian 3.2 is the goldilocks for me, full flat grind in magnacut. Horizontal carry at about 1 o'clock, handle is over my right pocket next to my phone holster. Phone case keeps my shirt from covering the knife so I'm not "concealed" nobody notices it. Lays flat enough that the handle and case don't poke my daughter when carrying her on my hip. I won't go back to a folder now.
I can legally carry a folding knife concealed but a fixed blade has to be open carried. Im not a pirate.
full sabre it is then.
Legally? Are you in the US? If so, knives are "arms" and covered under the 2nd Amendment.
Though West Coasters keep trying to vote our Rights away... If they keep it up, we will be like the UK and there will be knife collection boxes on the street corners for the "law abiding" to turn in their knives, and so that the criminals won't have to work too hard to find a bunch of knives to steal.
In Pennsylvania you have to have a good reason for caring a fixed blade. In the open and it has to be hunting trapping or your job.
@@Asatru793 *fixED blade
@@furrbearrapedmycat7223 ok I missed the ed In fixed
I carried fixed blades my whole life, now I moved to the 940. It should arrive today... I've been packing the Mach 1 from Puma, Great knife just a tad heavy...
I have a fix blade nessmuk knife. can literally use it for anything.
There is a purpose for each. In some places, a fixed blade may be prohibited while an equally sized folder isn’t.
A pocket folder may be more suitable for some situations where a fixed blade wouldn’t, think church or business settings.
I recently read a story about a woman who's old dog got attacked by a pitbull. She had a knife on her and was able to delete the pitbull and save her dog.
This is not viable for me. I carry a leatherman skeletool in my front pocket. It has a lever lock blade that will take an edge and deploys easily with one hand, pliers, Phillips and slotted drivers. Most importantly, it is unobtrusive in front of customers. I’ve never had one comment on the fact that I am carrying a blade. If it did come up, I’d just show them that I’m carrying a nerdy multitool. Customers come in all flavors, not just the ones that are preparing for some coming struggle. I absolutely do not understand using my primary blade for mundane tasks. Whether I’m in my kitchen, my shop, my truck, or anywhere else in the field I always have a sharp, disposable blade near to hand for opening packages and doing the things that mess my primary blade up.
Not gonna add any weird to your haunt when your already double wristing two time pieces
Not mad at all. Started carrying a fixed blade about 4 months ago, ditched the folder, and so far, so good.
+1 ridge runner
It is a falsehood to apply any real pressure when stropping. Since the leather is a soft surface, if you push hard the leather will actually bend under the pressure and round off the apex, deforming/dulling the edge. You shouldn’t push hard when stropping even with a convex edge, never mind a scandi or a secondary V edge. Push with stones bc they’re flat.
Only snow flakes, would be offended. People’s taste change. I got a 940 years ago. I don’t regret it at all.
As I’ve gotten older I’ve found the Milwaukee Fastback 48-22-1505 is as handy as it gets for day to day carry. The razor is replaceable and always sharp. I’m always using the #2 Phillips and flathead screwdriver to tighten something or open the battery compartment on my kids toys. Perhaps it’s the confidence that comes from being an East coast man but I just don’t feel the need to carry a fixed blade unless I’m in the woods 😆
All joking aside Cody, I believe if you gave it a try you would really enjoy it. Keep up the great work!
Says the guy that wears $400 vintage Levis and $300 shirts. Get out of here GanglerStar.
90% agreement. Difference is I carry left side with hilt forward. Cross draw with my right hand.
I generally carry my old faithful 3 blade folder… 2” clip, 1 ½” sheep foot, 1 ½ “ pen. I have a couple of 2 ¾”-3 ½” fixed blades I carry all the time.
As a heavy equipment mechanic who works in a building where I’m not even supposed to carry a knife, I’ll stick with a folder. Benchmade Griptillian, spyderco para, or a spyderco tenacious. Pair that with a microtech otf for cool factor and a leatherman wave for utility. Fixed blades are just too clumsy for edc
This doesn’t have to be controversial at all. If you want to carry a fixed blade, I’m all for it, especially for homesteading, but you can absolutely carry a belt knife and a folder and they serve different roles. Definitely doesn’t have to replace your 940. Maybe put a finer edge on it and rely on your fixed blade for the heavy stuff. When I’m in the woods, I always have a pair of knives like this.
i carry both.... i love having my spyderco for random smaller tasks but i love having the fixed blade (even a smaller neck blade) for any type of larger job i may encounter
I carry an 8 inch fixed blade as a kneck knife. I wear a t shirt with an unbuttoned over shirt and it blends right in. Most people don’t even notice it. I sometimes forget it’s there. I can get to it fast.
Ive worn a 5-6" fixed blade in the traditional belt knife way for years for edc. yes, in the city, and in 40+ states. This is America. people have worn knives this way for hundreds of years.
Same. I edc a belt knife every day including in the professional office during the week.
Good points. Yeah, but I'm not always wearing a belt. I almost always have a pocket. I'm pretty stuck on the Ontario RAT Model One.
I’ve considered a fixed blade but the ease and practicality of a replaceable folding box cutter blade is my go to. I hardly use it, and have the high style pockets on my jeans rather than the slant cut you have, so I never lose it due to the clip. So the small razor blade is good enough and don’t have to create a new routine of sharpening every week, just change the blade when it won’t cut.
You said carrying a fixed blade was odd and only odd people carry them.....then take out 2 fixed blades and said you will not go back to folders...lol
As a tradesman I carry a fixed blade while working and I do keep a small folding knife but I don't carry a fixed blade when I'm not working cause as you stated it's a bit strange even to me who wears one 10 hours a day Monday through Friday. I feel naked without it but still won't put it on unless I'm working!
I think you would be impressed with the Bradford Gardian 3 or 3.5 and the esee Izula 2 with micarta scales. You would want to get one with kydex though. I like small fixed blades for edc but they aren't appropriate on the belt at work even apindix. I will however put them in my pocket
I have to carry what I can at the time, I love Abaddon and hope Abaddon loves some of us that try to avoid such judgments.
why hope when you can be certain, repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ,
Thank you Jesus!
What’s this about?
You're killing me Cody. We saved for 6 months and my wife just bought me the 940 Osborne with the green aluminum handle for my birthday this week. Now it's been demoted to non EDC. 😢
I've carried mine for a decade on his recommendation. Don't worry, you won't be disappointed.
Enjoy it, it's a great knife. Easy to carry and nice and thin. And that green looks cool!
@@imac8175 I have no doubts. I'm excited. Just a hell of a video to see on the day we bought it. 😂
I've been carrying a TJ Schwartz overland sport fixed blade for a long time it's the best small EDC fixed blade ever. And I switched from folders to small fixed blades a couple years ago and tell everyone they are way easier and better. I just got to where I hate stuff in my pockets. And I like kydex sheaths cause I carry them upside down on my belt and never lost a single one
“SMH at all these ‘EDC knife’ kids-I’ve been carrying a FULL-SIZED 16th-century Scottish claymore, an EXACT REPLICA of the blades wielded in the Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297, look it up), for the past 5 years. 5.5 feet of cold steel and pure intimidation. Your folding knives are cute and all, but can they dominate a battlefield? Can they cleave through chainmail? Didn’t think so. My claymore’s balance and craftsmanship are impeccable-hand-forged to historical accuracy. Honestly, it’s the ONLY choice for true self-reliance and preparedness. You’ll never catch me with one of these ‘modern’ toys. If you’re not carrying something that could take down a warhorse, are you even EDC-ing? 🤔”
Recommendation: of right handed, carrying a fixed horizontal, on the left side of your belt buckle with the handle pointing towards your center. This way you can easily draw with your right hand and still draw it with your left hand as well.
I have a multitude of different types of knives in my collection. I've always gravitated to larger knives just for the indestructibility of them. I picked up an ESSE izula 2 a while back, and i can not leave it alone. I've had it on my person or in my backpack since I bought it. I'm looking to get a horizontal carry sheath. I'm not very fond of the included one. At my jewelry store, I also sharpen knives for people. I always recommend buying a strop or making one. I even offer to break off a piece of extra rouge for them if they want. I use two different kinds green and white. Don't ever use red rouge it's very gritty. Thank you for the awesome video my brother in Christ and as always God bless you and your wonderful family.
Same I love my izula 2 it's like the cheaper version of his knife
nice ad.
The only folder I carry is Cold Steel. Their triad lock will not fail or I have never had a failure like other cutting half my finger off. Usually I do carry a full tang knife now.
I carry a small esse fixed blade horizontally every day. I work retail. It is well hidden under my work shirt. It’s awesome utility and quick to deploy. If I had to wear a suit then it would be a no go unless I wore it scout carry style. Under regular clothes it works great. It is much faster to deploy if a person needed it for self defense and it has no chance of folding over your fingers like a folder could if a hinge or lock fails. Much more durable and robust knife as well.
Prolly 4 out of 7 days a week I carry a benchmade bugout, but have love for a fixed blade knife. If I’m feeling frisky or know I need a serious knife I take my ZT 0006 or for something smaller I have a colt CT17 (a family heirloom) that I really like. The zero tolerance knife is the finest knife bushcraft blade I’ve EVER owned. A worthy blade for any proho.
Nice Helko. Remember, it's not the heavy log splitter. You have the heavy universal. I bought the large splitter from your vids thinking it was yours. And I'll tell you, I'm happy you we're wrong. The splitter is incredible. Love the content Cody
There is a time and a place for everything.
I have many different ones.
A fixed blade knife in Church just doesn’t fly, but the pocket knife has assisted others many times.
That knife goes with the red hat and the bare feet, while working with molten steel.