Izula 2 and the Candiru are my favorite edc. I've been EDC'ing a Izula and Ranger 78 SAK for about 9 months. The longest I've EDC d anything so it's a keeper setup. I ve been carrying fixed blades for 2 years and dont see myself going back. 1. Quicker and easier to deploy...1 handed 2. More durable... no lock to break... 3. Free up pocket space 4. Not dragging your hand across your knife to get to other things... 5. They just look nicer and I have way more confidence in fixed blades than I do with folders.
ESEE4, every day for the last 4 years, I use the spring clip to carry 5 o clock IWB ( inside the waist band) and appendix CCW. The sheath disappears and it's so satisfying when I need a sharp chisel, prybar , 8"Sonotube concrete forming tube cutter, etc. I have lived at a building site in the Uinta mountains for two winter's and ate breakfast,lunch and dinner on my tailgate and I don't miss carrying the nice tactical folders... The ESEE4 performs like a big knife, the slim handles and sheath keep a low profile and absolutely rugged durability of old school 1095 make me feel ready to take on any problem.
I live in Utah it's very dry here.i don't oil it. The Esee is coated but I reprofiled.the edge and polished it on a home made constant angle sharpener and touch it up with a Spyderco sharpener and leather strop. If I lived where it was humid I would probably wipe it with Crisco shortening , it's food grade and won't run off or dry
I was recently sold on the whole “edc fixed blade” thing. I just ordered a White River M1 Backpacker to everyday. I personally only neck carry fixed blades because I live in the butt crack of Texas and rarely wear belted pants, I’m also a college student and although knives are allowed I like to be inconspicuous. Love the channel guys thanks for the video!
I carry my knife on my hip and when I get into an area and I would like to appear unnarmed I just tuck the sheath and knife right into my pocket (leaving it hooked to your belt) with a shirt over your belt line it becomes invisible.
I carried at Texas A&M everyone is on their phone you see more people hit by cars or bikes from not paying attention you can probably carry the Codor 10 in Bowie and no one would notice
Carlos EDC I started carrying a crkt minimalist just see how I would like it, and fell in love with the carry style. I ordered the S35vn Backpacker because I wanted a higher quality knife now that I know I’m a fan of the carry style.
I used to have a Ghoststrike and I actually lost it out one day, so I finally ordered a new one from you guys... Sooo happy with it. I carry it strapped to my ankle and it just disappears, but when I need it, it's there and razor sharp!
Completely agree, the sheath is almost as important to me as the knife itself. I edc a fixed blade in the Delta Sheath. It's a leather sheath the clips inside the pocket with a utili-clip. The sheath doesn't move and I've never had an issue with retention though I won't say it's as good as kydex for retention. It's biggest down fall is it's bulky in the pocket compared to a folder. But I use it too hard at work to use a folder. And the massive difference in ease of re-sheathing is worth the extra bulk. And I carry a smallish knife (bradford gairdian3) so it's not that bulky.
I carried the Strongarm for a year as a Septic truck driver. It is a workhorse. Also I never got questioned on not wearing a mask when it was on my hip. I always carried it cross side. I want to carry it again
I edc the Bradford 3.5 with high saber grind drop point. Made myself two different kydex sheats: with the first I carry it with an ulticlip 3.3 in my pocket, second is with a horizontal on my belt for cross draw…hell of a knife! Im in Love!
Love this channel!! I carry a Case mini Finn every day, it never leaves my side. Going on 4 years of carrying it this year, still in great shape, and it's seen some abuse. Keep up the good work guys!
I use tek loks for vertical carry and they work great. I put them low on the sheath (closer to blade tip) so they ride high. Never have them dig into my side and it’s super comfortable! I can carry a 4in blade Bushcraft knife no problem if I want lol
I carry a white river Backpacker on me every day since I'm not allowed to carry a locking folding knife in Germany... However I LOVE it. Deployment is super fast from IWB 3 o'clock. It's amazing
The timing of this is awesome. I’ve decided recently to buy and start carrying a Guardian 3 sheepsfoot and I come home to this vid! In another twist, I’ve never been the guy who gets to live down the road from some awesome knife maker/shop and I recently discovered that I’m close enough to Bradford Knives to DRIVE THERE and pick one up myself! Gonna make a day of it! Thanks for the awesome timing guys! Keep it up!
I carry the White River Firecraft 3.5 as a neck knife. One of the most beautiful out of box knives I've ever seen. That knife was perfection, not to mention the packaging. Their knives come in a beautiful wooden box. They hooked me in just from that. I love a company that puts in just as much thought into the packaging as they do their knives. The FC 3.5 looks like it wouldn't feel right in the hand but it's like it is apart of your hand when holding it. Just can't say enough about this company.
One of the knives in my EDC rotation is a buck 103 (I have both the wood and phenolic ones). The handle is super comfortable, and while the steel is nothing special the geometry is good. One thing I can't emphasize enough about fixed blades is that once you find one you like, don't settle for the factory sheath unless you love it! I have three custom sheaths for my bucks, two kydex models for EDC and a leather one with a dangler and firesteel loop for camping. Some people might think I'm crazy for spending $100 on a sheath for a $70 knife, but I look at how much I like the knife more than how much it costs when I choose to invest in it.
Hated my Ghost Strike. There was something wrong with the sheath that caused it to dull the blade every time I drew it. Carry a Guardian3 now. Much happier.
Chaz Miller It didn’t rattle around, it was just the stupid way it was designed. One of the retention screws is really close to the opening and unless you’re slowly deliberate and careful about how you draw the knife the sharpened edge is almost guaranteed to drag across said screw on its way out of the sheath, thus dulling it. I could literally hear it scrape every time I took it in or out. I did a search when I first noticed the issue and it turned out I was far from the only one who had that problem.
Same here. It's going back to the store. It's the pins that run through the retention clips are metal and the blade slides across them on the way out and in. Got a CRKT SIWI on the way.
I've had people report that problem on the Cold Steel GI Tanto, but maybe I just have good luck as it's never happened for me. I think it's just a thing with kydex sheaths.
@@BladeHQ I carry 4 different mossyoak fix blade knifes. They are 3 inch blades .very sharp .I do not like to spend a lot of money on fix blade knifes .these knifes will get the job done for me .
This was the video that got me to start rocking an EDC fixed blade. Been carrying the Izula 2 (appendix carry) for 7 months. Bradford Guardian 3 is on its way now 🔪 🔥
Is there a video you guys do about different ways to carry knives . pros and cons . and what situations. "Dangle" carry, Scout, neck, pocket, boot. Back, ect.
My first fixed blade was the Boker AK-1, and other than the Ulti-clip, the knife and the sheath are damn near perfect. I have a new sheath on order for it, and I can't wait to EDC it.
I had a sad dream last night that I went to your store, and when I got there I tried to buy a Crkt M40-03, and y'all were completely sold out! :( It was really sad
I used to EDC a Condor Mini Bushlore, lately I’ve been carrying an Esse Izula for work, and I just picked up the new CRKT Minimalist Cleaver. I love EDCing a small fixed blade during work.
I agree,the only EDC fixed blades I’ve found that I actually like better than the Izula/Izula 2 is the Bradford Guardian 3,Bradford Guardian 3.5 and the White River Backpacker
@@BladeHQ Aren't those two sizing holes above the Chicago screws? Looking at it, I would assume you undo the Chicago screws and use the higher up holes to reduce the size of the loop. If there are similar holes on the side that we can't see, I would assume that you can cinch the straps down so they hugging the sheath or whatever belt you are using MUCH more snugly.
@@BladeHQ “usually opt to make my own leather sheath”?? da fuq you talking about? you didn’t even carry a fixed as edc before this... Zac = dumbass momo
Esee's are awesome knives, but terrible grip, I couldn't use one for more than 5 mins without just hating it because of that. If they fixed the handle I'd buy a new one.
Hey guys! It is definitely interesting... Carried a fixed blade for25+ yrs. in my boot work related, a Gerber MK1. Still have it! Use to actually shave with it w/o any real issue Had a very difficult time setting it aside. Did not go anywhere without it. 24/7! Now this along with folders in conjunction. In my "Golden years" now, I have been transitioning back to feeling the "Need" to accompany my folders with fixed blades. Although... I really am not concerned over my dependability over my folders... Butt: want/need the mentality of "One Part," nothing to hang out. Wear out, kinda "No break!" It also now seems: I am finding more and more people... moving toward: EDC FIXED BLADE carry. Crazy... as when I boot carried 24/7 (pretty much occupational/choice) for over 25 years... I was an anomaly! It had to be concealed. Right now: I started purchasing various sizes around 2 7/8" blade length to test, and between 3 3/4" blade length. All inexspensive purchases to carry. No Boots for now. I have settled on sizes after about 3 months and maybe 45+ blades. Differences in blade, scales, materials, shapes. I have narrowed it down to all full tang naturally. Nothing less than 4+" blade sharpness length, open to blade style to maybe 4, and up to 5+" in blade sharpness length. Really prefer leather sheath, and several blade materials. It is all gonna come down to personal comfort/quality as I still have to start purchasing a quality blade now. I am figuring maybe a small group of maybe 10 total to have what I may settle with? When I think of what was available from the 50's and the "ONSLAUGHT" of blades now: WHOA AM I GONNA HAVE A TOUGH TIME DECIDING? IF... Y'all would like to "join in," input; Please Do! Love to hear from y'all! Thanx, J
My EDC is a TOPS HOG 4.5 back/scout carry in a custom kydex sheath and a Ferrum Forge Gent folder front pocket. In the woods, it's a FKMD Parang and a Mora Black Survival.
I'm forest service, and I do NOT feel comfortable carrying a folder with me. Worst case scenario, if I lose my pack, and my tools, and anything else, I have a fixed blade on my belt (likewise, I prefer scout cary). Kind of an extreme EDC situation, but it I have to survive with something, I want as few moving parts as possible. A knife is my final plan b basically, and I want to keep risk of failure as low as possible
I used to, now I carry a fixed blade in the 3-4 inch range. The tops rapidstrike and pitstop 3 are both excellent EDC choices if you like a longer handle.
I have the Bradford G3 Sheepsfoot in M390, and a Bark River JX6 Companion in CPM-154 that are my main fixed blade carry knives. Love them both. The G3 has one of the sharpest factory edges I have seen yet.
I carry the same White River knife that you have here when camping, hiking or out in the woods.. if not out in the woods or something like that I use a neck knife from Holtzman's Gorilla Survival... It's a cheaper one off Amazon but good kife in D2 just for farthing around town.. But my best fixed blade I have the ESEE 4P Survival Fixed Blade Knife, OEM Sawtooth Handle Design, Black Sheath.. And use it car camping for processing wood.. 😎✌️
I've carried my little Tops Baghdad Bullet almost every day for the last year and a half, love having a 1/4 inch pry bar on my waist. The tiny, rounded handle makes it perfect for forward scout carry.
Some good EDC fixed blades are LT Wright Frontier Valley and Next Gen , Schenk Osprey Made in USA, Great Eastern cutlery H110 Hunter series 3 different sizes, Lionsteel M4 M390 , Bark River Bravo EDC ,Bradford Guardian 3.5 3D, White River Knives M1 Caper.
Fixed blades I carry daily (rotation) - Folts (custom) Minimalist in CPM154, S35vn or occasionally Beta-Ti {I have a few different blade shapes}, Craig Falls (custom) Phantom in AEBL, Craig Falls (custom) Mini-Buccaneer in S35vn
I daily a Fallkniven f1pro. The dangler that it comes with hangs from my belt with the sheath inside my back pocket. It's a perfect all around small knife, but it looks huge to a lot of non-knife people. Keeping all but the handle tucked away in my pocket keeps me from getting "those" looks. I've used it for everything from cutting cordage, opening boxes, pulling nails, opening bottles, even made a few sandwiches. It's my little buddy
As a truck driver (over the road) I've been out just over nine months so far, and out of the many-many...many blades that I've been collecting my entire life, I've been carrying the Battle Horse Knives "Dutchman Survival Knife" almost every day...but not in some states (like New York for example... or Maryland...and a few others), I wear baggy clothes (always), so I don't worry about printing. Although I am a Bark River and Cold Steel super fan, this really great knife found its way into my rotation, and since I haven't been home to switch it out, that's the blade that I've been rocking, and I have no complaints...it is a super-SUPER knife...I have it in 3V steel. This is a super tough knife...SUPER TOUGH.
The Bradford G3S is my favorite knife in all the world. Th M390 is incredible and really sharp and the knife fits perfectly to my little hands. Since I got it, I’ve sold most of my other fixed blades, exactly what I did when I purchased my spyderco military 3. Actually, I like the idea to carry MY only knife for ever like did my grandfather with his Opinel. For the big works, instead of batoning and cut too big branches, I use an axe or a saw! That’s it! In fact, good qualities knifes made me stopped collectionning. Or let’s say, when I found the knifes that fit for me, I stopped. And I’m happy with my 2 knifes
my normal "brace of knives" is a 2-knife set-up: 1 fixed blade and 1 folding blade. (and there is a swiss army in the front pocket also...but I digress) fixed blades are
I carry my Bradford crossdraw most of the time but at times i do carry it next to my flashlight in the front pocket... My G3 is in drop point and I love it!
I scout carried a CRKT Folts Minimalist ( Tanto and Bowie on rotation) front scout carry for the last four years as my backup blades. My main EDC is a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter in CTS-XHP or a Cold Steel Tuff Lite ( rotation ).
I bought a cheap mtech fixie off of Groupon and it's been great. Full tang, solid handle. Definitely carry pocket knives more often but I enjoy the fixie every now and again
I’ve been carrying a Cold Steel Secret Edge for six years. Recently I added the KaBar BK23 and the Dozier skeletonized fix blades for a change up. Sheath on all three has much to be desired, but quite versatile and useful blades. Especially for someone who suffers from peripheral neuropathy and hand issues, but still loves working with hands. And all three are not too scary for people at my job.
A slip is essentially a leather pouch that has a pocket clip on it. It's different from a sheath in that it covers up the entire knife whereas the sheath has an exposed handle. You'll usually find it with slip joints but some fixed blades use them. The Civivi rustic gent is a good example of what a slip looks like.
I just added a Buck 245 MWG to my EDC options! It is actually shorter in overall length than my deployed Benchmade 810 Contego and does not need a manual deployment to bring it into action.
I'm a fixed blade guy. I usually have (but not nearly limited to) either a bark river gunny, mini Aurora, psk edc, benchmade 200, Esee izula2 or my Becker bk14 in the side(carpenter) carhartt pocket. Really like that side pocket carry.
Hey guys, DON'T destroy that long hair: Suggest to him to donate to the "LOCKS OF LOVE FOUNDATION"!! That's for those because of cancer/treatments can no longer grow their own hair!!! You CAN'T cut it and then donate as 1) they've requirements that MUST be followed (no scalp issues, shampooed on site etc.!) 2) they don't accept brought in hair!!! SO, UNLESS HE'S ONLY ABOUT HIMSELF, THEN HE SHOULD AGREE TO HELP OTHERS!!!!! Take care, "God Bless", sincerely Randy. 👍🙏😇👊 P.S.: Where's the Wed. Banter w/GAW's???
I carry a Tops Street Scalpel on my duty belt every day. Also carry a folder In my pocket. But love how little space it takes on an already crowded duty belt. Great last ditch blade.
Why does momo Zac find it necessary to mention that he “uses” his blades or that it’s dirty from his “use” every chance he gets?? He’s a straight poser.
Woohoo! More fixed blades! Hard to find any good info on fixed blades on youtube. There are more fixed blades in the world than folders, but less info. Thanks guys great video!
I always enjoy your little chats. I don't know why it took a year for this one to hit my recommended videos. I've been looking for "The" Fixed Blade EDC for some time now and the sweet spot for me seems to be no more than 7 inches overall with 3 inches or less of blade length. I've found that a vertical belt sheath is more comfortable and less obtrusive if the bottom of the sheath is down in my back pocket next to my wallet but a horizontal sheath carried cross draw towards the front, almost to my belt buckle, is also very comfortable and out of the way. If I carry horizontally on my side, facing forward or back, it will catch on or bang into things. I've never liked small of the back carry. My favorite so far is the CRKT Hunt'N Fisch. It comes with a leather horizontal carry sheath that is really comfortable, but I wish it came in a better steel.
I carry a boker plus ridgeback as edc and love it. I am not a folder guy and have always carried fixed blades but I absolutely love the boker as a substitute for a folder (when I can’t carry a 5” blade). I carry it scout (front) and I dont think there’s a day when I don’t use it and it’s never let me down. I reccomend anyone shopping for a fixed blade edc look into it...
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Izula 2 and the Candiru are my favorite edc. I've been EDC'ing a Izula and Ranger 78 SAK for about 9 months. The longest I've EDC d anything so it's a keeper setup.
I ve been carrying fixed blades for 2 years and dont see myself going back.
1. Quicker and easier to deploy...1 handed
2. More durable... no lock to break...
3. Free up pocket space
4. Not dragging your hand across your knife to get to other things...
5. They just look nicer and I have way more confidence in fixed blades than I do with folders.
ESEE4, every day for the last 4 years, I use the spring clip to carry 5 o clock IWB ( inside the waist band) and appendix CCW. The sheath disappears and it's so satisfying when I need a sharp chisel, prybar , 8"Sonotube concrete forming tube cutter, etc. I have lived at a building site in the Uinta mountains for two winter's and ate breakfast,lunch and dinner on my tailgate and I don't miss carrying the nice tactical folders...
The ESEE4 performs like a big knife, the slim handles and sheath keep a low profile and absolutely rugged durability of old school 1095 make me feel ready to take on any problem.
I carry my ESSE 4 daily. Love it. I also carried an ESSE 5 daily for 2 years. I think thats why my hips are out of alignment 😂
I carry an Esee 4hm. Great little edc fixed blade.
How do you combat the rust? I keep running into rust problems with 1095 on my benchmade jungle Bolo
I live in Utah it's very dry here.i don't oil it. The Esee is coated but I reprofiled.the edge and polished it on a home made constant angle sharpener and touch it up with a Spyderco sharpener and leather strop.
If I lived where it was humid I would probably wipe it with Crisco shortening , it's food grade and won't run off or dry
@@beltfedTODDRULZ I also live in Utah. I stripped the coating on my Esee 4hm and I carry it every day at work.
I was recently sold on the whole “edc fixed blade” thing. I just ordered a White River M1 Backpacker to everyday. I personally only neck carry fixed blades because I live in the butt crack of Texas and rarely wear belted pants, I’m also a college student and although knives are allowed I like to be inconspicuous. Love the channel guys thanks for the video!
I carry my knife on my hip and when I get into an area and I would like to appear unnarmed I just tuck the sheath and knife right into my pocket (leaving it hooked to your belt) with a shirt over your belt line it becomes invisible.
Lumpofunworth carries neck carry for a while too am all folders now.. but thinking am gunna start carrying fixed
I carried at Texas A&M everyone is on their phone you see more people hit by cars or bikes from not paying attention you can probably carry the Codor 10 in Bowie and no one would notice
kayok07 haha yeah I go to Sam Houston State, and it’s not really a big deal, but I just don’t normally wear belts lol.
Carlos EDC I started carrying a crkt minimalist just see how I would like it, and fell in love with the carry style. I ordered the S35vn Backpacker because I wanted a higher quality knife now that I know I’m a fan of the carry style.
I used to have a Ghoststrike and I actually lost it out one day, so I finally ordered a new one from you guys... Sooo happy with it. I carry it strapped to my ankle and it just disappears, but when I need it, it's there and razor sharp!
Really been thinking about getting the Ghoststrike, would you still recommend it?
The sheath is such a large factor in how to integrate a fixed blade into EDC. I'm interested in adding a TOPS little bugger into my rotation.
Your pants can help a lot. I EDC an ESEE 4HM with 511 pants, and the sheath hangs off the belt and gets tucked into the pocket. It's a perfect combo.
Completely agree, the sheath is almost as important to me as the knife itself. I edc a fixed blade in the Delta Sheath. It's a leather sheath the clips inside the pocket with a utili-clip. The sheath doesn't move and I've never had an issue with retention though I won't say it's as good as kydex for retention. It's biggest down fall is it's bulky in the pocket compared to a folder. But I use it too hard at work to use a folder. And the massive difference in ease of re-sheathing is worth the extra bulk. And I carry a smallish knife (bradford gairdian3) so it's not that bulky.
I carried the Strongarm for a year as a
Septic truck driver. It is a workhorse. Also I never got questioned on not wearing a mask when it was on my hip. I always carried it cross side. I want to carry it again
Finally we can see Jamie's collection. Been waiting for long.
I edc the Bradford 3.5 with high saber grind drop point. Made myself two different kydex sheats: with the first I carry it with an ulticlip 3.3 in my pocket, second is with a horizontal on my belt for cross draw…hell of a knife! Im in Love!
I've carried my Esee Izula II in an Armatus sheath for about three years now. (Crossdraw appendix) It's a great knife.
Troy Haats been meaning to pull for a armatus, are they good inside the waist or better crossdraw?
They have options for both. The retention is great too Dan
Where did you get it from? And the sheep the clip on the sheep can you wear it on basketball style shorts?
Been carrying a Benchmade Snody 210 that sat around in my cabinet for years. Love using it, love the leather sheath that came with it.
Love this channel!! I carry a Case mini Finn every day, it never leaves my side. Going on 4 years of carrying it this year, still in great shape, and it's seen some abuse.
Keep up the good work guys!
Kizer Sealion fixed blade. It might not fit everyone's hand but I love this little VG10 cutter. I've got the folder version too, love it too.
I love Bark River Knives. I carry a fixed knife every single day at work, it's a very useful tool and one of my main tools as an auto glass technician
I use tek loks for vertical carry and they work great. I put them low on the sheath (closer to blade tip) so they ride high. Never have them dig into my side and it’s super comfortable! I can carry a 4in blade Bushcraft knife no problem if I want lol
I carry a 2 fixed blades on me every day, along with the ever-changing folder, I carry the CRKT Obake and a fixed blade I made myself.
I carry a white river Backpacker on me every day since I'm not allowed to carry a locking folding knife in Germany...
However I LOVE it. Deployment is super fast from IWB 3 o'clock. It's amazing
I've carried a Mora Eldris for a couple years now. The knife is perfect for me!
My camp/bushcrafty knife love it
How do you carry it? I love that little knife but can’t find a comfortable carry option.
Ive got me a White River Backpacker Pro and I loooove it. Gotta respect the little guys for their big work🤘🏻
I was just looking for a new edc fixed blade last night!!!! And this comes up! Bad ass!
We do what we can 😁👊
Cold steel kobun
LT Wright small northern hunter....Awsome edc fixed blade.....carry it every day!!
The timing of this is awesome. I’ve decided recently to buy and start carrying a Guardian 3 sheepsfoot and I come home to this vid! In another twist, I’ve never been the guy who gets to live down the road from some awesome knife maker/shop and I recently discovered that I’m close enough to Bradford Knives to DRIVE THERE and pick one up myself! Gonna make a day of it! Thanks for the awesome timing guys! Keep it up!
How is the sheepsfoot holding up? I’m thinking about picking one up.
I carry the White River Firecraft 3.5 as a neck knife. One of the most beautiful out of box knives I've ever seen. That knife was perfection, not to mention the packaging. Their knives come in a beautiful wooden box. They hooked me in just from that. I love a company that puts in just as much thought into the packaging as they do their knives. The FC 3.5 looks like it wouldn't feel right in the hand but it's like it is apart of your hand when holding it. Just can't say enough about this company.
One of the knives in my EDC rotation is a buck 103 (I have both the wood and phenolic ones). The handle is super comfortable, and while the steel is nothing special the geometry is good. One thing I can't emphasize enough about fixed blades is that once you find one you like, don't settle for the factory sheath unless you love it! I have three custom sheaths for my bucks, two kydex models for EDC and a leather one with a dangler and firesteel loop for camping. Some people might think I'm crazy for spending $100 on a sheath for a $70 knife, but I look at how much I like the knife more than how much it costs when I choose to invest in it.
If you like the 103 that much you might wanna get the upgraded version with better steel and a better handle. 103 pro I think
Hated my Ghost Strike. There was something wrong with the sheath that caused it to dull the blade every time I drew it. Carry a Guardian3 now. Much happier.
Me too. It looked cool & felt good, but it would not keep an edge.
Kydex? It has that problem sometimes. Especially if it can rattle around in it.
Chaz Miller It didn’t rattle around, it was just the stupid way it was designed. One of the retention screws is really close to the opening and unless you’re slowly deliberate and careful about how you draw the knife the sharpened edge is almost guaranteed to drag across said screw on its way out of the sheath, thus dulling it. I could literally hear it scrape every time I took it in or out. I did a search when I first noticed the issue and it turned out I was far from the only one who had that problem.
Same here. It's going back to the store. It's the pins that run through the retention clips are metal and the blade slides across them on the way out and in. Got a CRKT SIWI on the way.
I've had people report that problem on the Cold Steel GI Tanto, but maybe I just have good luck as it's never happened for me. I think it's just a thing with kydex sheaths.
I carry a Benchmade hidden canyon hunter daily. Love that knife.
I have the ghost strike ankle holster, it is a nice light ankle knife.
@Hohokam Footprints I actually love the horizontal leather sheath.
Fake video...Kurt would eat cereal with his Bugout.
You caught us!🤣🤣
Why not man-there sooo coool "Honestly I think there CREPES"-GARY 🇨🇭
@@BladeHQ I carry 4 different mossyoak fix blade knifes. They are 3 inch blades .very sharp .I do not like to spend a lot of money on fix blade knifes .these knifes will get the job done for me .
Gary Hubbartt uhh.. it’s *they’re lmao go back to 2nd grade buddy
@@rec0ilhd170 Uh imagine being so cringe that you have to correct someones spelling on the internet
Great video as always. Fixed blade of choice for EDC is the white river caper. Just an excellent knife and easy to carry.
I’m pretty loyal to blade HQ when it comes to buying knives, but I’m waiting for you to carry the new victorinox fixed blades
I have three white rivers..they are exceptional. Very good quality.
Would be nice to hear more from the dude who actually carries a fixie everyday. He’s allowed to talk at the end of the vid. Lol.
Not a big fan of the host, why hear about a test drive when you can talk to the daily driver?
Martin hes reviewing the knife lmfao no one said the guy who always carries has used all of these
“And I was like.....”. Like, like, like. lol
A fixie???
Seems like he’s uncomfortable speaking though, host there to carry.
This was the video that got me to start rocking an EDC fixed blade. Been carrying the Izula 2 (appendix carry) for 7 months. Bradford Guardian 3 is on its way now 🔪 🔥
Is there a video you guys do about different ways to carry knives . pros and cons . and what situations. "Dangle" carry, Scout, neck, pocket, boot. Back, ect.
My first fixed blade was the Boker AK-1, and other than the Ulti-clip, the knife and the sheath are damn near perfect. I have a new sheath on order for it, and I can't wait to EDC it.
I had a sad dream last night that I went to your store, and when I got there I tried to buy a Crkt M40-03, and y'all were completely sold out! :( It was really sad
lol, this deserves more likes since you had to go through that.
I think you meant "nightmare"
What a knifemare.
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I used to EDC a Condor Mini Bushlore, lately I’ve been carrying an Esse Izula for work, and I just picked up the new CRKT Minimalist Cleaver. I love EDCing a small fixed blade during work.
All great mini fixed blades. Do you use them for work or just EDC?
Blade HQ a bit of both. I mostly EDC a fixed blade but on weekends sometimes I’ll just grab a folder like my Benchmade 747 or my Elementum.
@@reverendstephenlina7380 Nice!😎
Really surprised the Esee Izula or the Izula 2 weren’t on here. Great EDC fixed blade.
I agree,the only EDC fixed blades I’ve found that I actually like better than the Izula/Izula 2 is the Bradford Guardian 3,Bradford Guardian 3.5 and the White River Backpacker
Been carrying the same Izula for about 10 years lol. I may FINALLY buy a new one.
Switched over to fixed blades a few years ago and never looked back. Candiru and izula 2 get a lot of milage with the armatus carry sheaths.
Grandfather's Buck 118 with his initials on it. Coincidentally, we share initials!
Zac, for the Lackey if you adjust the soft loops to the top hole position it'll hold much tighter to your belt.
Good to know🤙
Why not just remove the loops on the Ferrum Forge Lackey, and install a ”ulti clip” or “discreet carry concepts clip” ? Problem solved
Both great options! I wanted to carry everything how it is out of the box. I usually opt to make my own leather sheath. -Zac
@@BladeHQ Aren't those two sizing holes above the Chicago screws? Looking at it, I would assume you undo the Chicago screws and use the higher up holes to reduce the size of the loop. If there are similar holes on the side that we can't see, I would assume that you can cinch the straps down so they hugging the sheath or whatever belt you are using MUCH more snugly.
@@BladeHQ “usually opt to make my own leather sheath”??
da fuq you talking about? you didn’t even carry a fixed as edc before this...
Zac = dumbass momo
I've been carrying either benchmade hidden canyon hunter or a No.10 by casström for a year now. Love both knives with a passion
Really like the looks/function of the Bradford, but was wondering why ESEE didn't show up on the list?
ESEE4 does everything short of an ax, it's a compact powerhouse. Carries low profile...
I use the esee Damascus as my edc. Favorite knife I've owned.
Esee's are awesome knives, but terrible grip, I couldn't use one for more than 5 mins without just hating it because of that. If they fixed the handle I'd buy a new one.
Squirrel's Survival
They’ve got replacement scales if you look for them with some Google fu. Worth the upgrade imo
@@hailtothe_rooster1572 I didn't know that, I might have to look into getting one with different scales, thanks!
Hey guys! It is definitely interesting... Carried a fixed blade for25+ yrs. in my boot work related, a Gerber MK1. Still have it! Use to actually shave with it w/o any real issue
Had a very difficult time setting it aside. Did not go anywhere without it. 24/7! Now this along with folders in conjunction.
In my "Golden years" now, I have been transitioning back to feeling the "Need" to accompany my folders with fixed blades. Although... I really am not concerned over my dependability over my folders... Butt: want/need the mentality of "One Part," nothing to hang out. Wear out, kinda "No break!"
It also now seems: I am finding more and more people... moving toward: EDC FIXED BLADE carry.
Crazy... as when I boot carried 24/7 (pretty much occupational/choice) for over 25 years... I was an anomaly! It had to be concealed. Right now: I started purchasing various sizes around 2 7/8" blade length to test, and between 3 3/4" blade length. All inexspensive purchases to carry. No Boots for now.
I have settled on sizes after about 3 months and maybe 45+ blades. Differences in blade, scales, materials, shapes. I have narrowed it down to all full tang naturally. Nothing less than 4+" blade sharpness length, open to blade style to maybe 4, and up to 5+" in blade sharpness length. Really prefer leather sheath, and several blade materials.
It is all gonna come down to personal comfort/quality as I still have to start purchasing a quality blade now. I am figuring maybe a small group of maybe 10 total to have what I may settle with?
When I think of what was available from the 50's and the "ONSLAUGHT" of blades now: WHOA AM I GONNA HAVE A TOUGH TIME DECIDING?
IF... Y'all would like to "join in," input; Please Do! Love to hear from y'all! Thanx, J
So stoked for this, ive been wanting to find a good edc fixed blade for awhile
My EDC is a TOPS HOG 4.5 back/scout carry in a custom kydex sheath and a Ferrum Forge Gent folder front pocket. In the woods, it's a FKMD Parang and a Mora Black Survival.
I'm forest service, and I do NOT feel comfortable carrying a folder with me. Worst case scenario, if I lose my pack, and my tools, and anything else, I have a fixed blade on my belt (likewise, I prefer scout cary). Kind of an extreme EDC situation, but it I have to survive with something, I want as few moving parts as possible. A knife is my final plan b basically, and I want to keep risk of failure as low as possible
@Rich Scales ever batoned wood with it?
Benchmade hidden canyon has the best feel and is such a workhorses a fixed blade. Always on my edc.
Giantmouse GMF needs to come back in stock but with a scout carry sheath.
Yeah and cost like normal knive not this crazy 200 dollars for tiny piece of metal
I carried a becker bk11 for about 2 years with custom zebra wood scales love that knife.
Zach: some people do carry big fixes blades
My dad: carry’s 7 1/2 inch USMC ka-bar
likewise, barely ever leave it at home
So does my nephew
I used to, now I carry a fixed blade in the 3-4 inch range. The tops rapidstrike and pitstop 3 are both excellent EDC choices if you like a longer handle.
Never leave home without my kabar 1211
I very rarely go anywhere without a 6-8 inch bladed knife. It's no big deal. I think more don't only because of political correctness.
I have the Bradford G3 Sheepsfoot in M390, and a Bark River JX6 Companion in CPM-154 that are my main fixed blade carry knives. Love them both. The G3 has one of the sharpest factory edges I have seen yet.
fun fact, if you wrap the ghost strick with 550, you will have a hard time to put in back in the sheath
I carry the same White River knife that you have here when camping, hiking or out in the woods.. if not out in the woods or something like that I use a neck knife from Holtzman's Gorilla Survival... It's a cheaper one off Amazon but good kife in D2 just for farthing around town.. But my best fixed blade I have the ESEE 4P Survival Fixed Blade Knife, OEM Sawtooth Handle Design, Black Sheath.. And use it car camping for processing wood.. 😎✌️
The GMF1 is "Soooo sharp" even with the visible dulling
I've carried my little Tops Baghdad Bullet almost every day for the last year and a half, love having a 1/4 inch pry bar on my waist. The tiny, rounded handle makes it perfect for forward scout carry.
Essee 2.5 Camplore... Weekend carry with Swiss army compact.
The Esssee is great. the Compact is great-er. 😁
Some good EDC fixed blades are LT Wright Frontier Valley and Next Gen , Schenk Osprey Made in USA, Great Eastern cutlery H110 Hunter series 3 different sizes, Lionsteel M4 M390 , Bark River Bravo EDC ,Bradford Guardian 3.5 3D, White River Knives M1 Caper.
Dear friends, when you have ambidex knives could you point it out, because I find that you forget the lefties.
thank you in advance
Fixed blades I carry daily (rotation) - Folts (custom) Minimalist in CPM154, S35vn or occasionally Beta-Ti {I have a few different blade shapes}, Craig Falls (custom) Phantom in AEBL, Craig Falls (custom) Mini-Buccaneer in S35vn
What?! No Cold Steel Wild West Bowie in the EDC challenge?🤔
"Now, that's a knife."
Oh we have you covered with some knife testing we did at Cold Steel. Stay tuned. 😎
Blade HQ epic, Epic Knife Testing. Compliments of the most awesome Tri-AD Lock!🤯
I carried a Ghoststrike as a backup blade over the course of a few deployments. Fantastic little knife.
I carry a Folts Minimalist everyday. Zac's back has to hurt with the soles on those Redwings!!!
J.R. Hutchinson what blade shape? I’ve got the cleaver minimalist and I love it
@@nickschu9057 I carry a custom version of the Tanto. If you are on Facebook you should join us in the Folts Minimal User's Group.
J.R. Hutchinson sure I don’t use Facebook much but I’d love to
Are they RWs, what model? I can’t tell.
They are actually getting resoled right now🤣. I always run them right up to the line. -Zac
I daily a Fallkniven f1pro. The dangler that it comes with hangs from my belt with the sheath inside my back pocket. It's a perfect all around small knife, but it looks huge to a lot of non-knife people. Keeping all but the handle tucked away in my pocket keeps me from getting "those" looks. I've used it for everything from cutting cordage, opening boxes, pulling nails, opening bottles, even made a few sandwiches. It's my little buddy
0:58 I have to return some videotapes.
As a truck driver (over the road) I've been out just over nine months so far, and out of the many-many...many blades that I've been collecting my entire life, I've been carrying the Battle Horse Knives "Dutchman Survival Knife" almost every day...but not in some states (like New York for example... or Maryland...and a few others), I wear baggy clothes (always), so I don't worry about printing. Although I am a Bark River and Cold Steel super fan, this really great knife found its way into my rotation, and since I haven't been home to switch it out, that's the blade that I've been rocking, and I have no complaints...it is a super-SUPER knife...I have it in 3V steel. This is a super tough knife...SUPER TOUGH.
When I was doing wildlife fieldwork last year I'd often carry a mora eldris in one of the leg pockets of my field pants
its a very easy to carry little blade that is perfect for jobs that dont involve trying to hack a small forest down. I have one and Iove it :)
@@mountainbearoutdoors I don’t know that I’d call that tiny knife “perfect” for hardly anything.
@@SnailHatan depends on what you need one for I guess, personally it works fine for me for camp.
The Bradford G3S is my favorite knife in all the world. Th M390 is incredible and really sharp and the knife fits perfectly to my little hands. Since I got it, I’ve sold most of my other fixed blades, exactly what I did when I purchased my spyderco military 3. Actually, I like the idea to carry MY only knife for ever like did my grandfather with his Opinel. For the big works, instead of batoning and cut too big branches, I use an axe or a saw! That’s it!
In fact, good qualities knifes made me stopped collectionning. Or let’s say, when I found the knifes that fit for me, I stopped. And I’m happy with my 2 knifes
Hey Zac, if you're ever in west Michigan and need a carhartt flannel wearin, pocket sword carrying, Harley ridin guy to show ya around im down
I'll take you up on that!👊-Zac
my normal "brace of knives" is a 2-knife set-up: 1 fixed blade and 1 folding blade. (and there is a swiss army in the front pocket also...but I digress) fixed blades are
I try to pull off scout Carry with a folts minimalist but my shirt always just rides up over my sheath.
Just picked up a custom from Bill Akers, aka Backwoods custom knives. Damascus twist edc wharncliffe with custom Box elder burl scales. IN LOVE!!
Anything with River in the name scares me away.
You guys really set the standard. I always check you guys out first before buying. Cheers mate!
6:08 How can you say it sits high on your hip when the belt loop is at the top of the sheath
what lol
I carry my Bradford crossdraw most of the time but at times i do carry it next to my flashlight in the front pocket... My G3 is in drop point and I love it!
Is this a re-upload? I feel like I’ve seen this before.
I think ur right...
Unless Zac's beard has grown really fast since shot show. Perhaps some product in the beard for travel. 🤦🏻♂️
Iulian V. Felt the same way
the jacket thing?
Jedset12 yap
+1 for the Bradford guardian. I got the m4 version and I use it from food prep to yard work.
9:56 those boots need some love and new soles lol
I just picked up a White River Backpacker. Glad to see the hunter shown here.
I honestly didn’t think mora sold anything over like $30 😅
I scout carried a CRKT Folts Minimalist ( Tanto and Bowie on rotation) front scout carry for the last four years as my backup blades. My main EDC is a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter in CTS-XHP or a Cold Steel Tuff Lite ( rotation ).
No Bark River Bravo EDC?
Missing out.
Love the Bravo...I think mine is a Bravo2
the bark river mini bush seax is my favorite for edc
Gunny>bravo edc!
I bought a cheap mtech fixie off of Groupon and it's been great. Full tang, solid handle. Definitely carry pocket knives more often but I enjoy the fixie every now and again
Disappointed that Jack, the Zac-of-all-trades, took his carhartt to a seamstress.
I can stitch together leather pretty good, and I can patch things if I have to, but I am not very good with the surge machine. 😁-Zac
Blade HQ id say it was probably good to have someone professional stitch up duckcloth
I’m kinda disappointed in the shape of those boots. Need to get those bad boys rebuilt.
mikextreasure got plenty of life left in them! Seen way worse walking on iron.
I’ve been carrying a Cold Steel Secret Edge for six years. Recently I added the KaBar BK23 and the Dozier skeletonized fix blades for a change up. Sheath on all three has much to be desired, but quite versatile and useful blades. Especially for someone who suffers from peripheral neuropathy and hand issues, but still loves working with hands. And all three are not too scary for people at my job.
And ironically-I bought all three from you guys, and the Dozier was from a recommendation from a review by another viewer on here.
What does he mean by "carry them in slip"?
Slipping the sheath into your pocket, some sheaths are meant for this, and can even include a clip on them as well
A slip is essentially a leather pouch that has a pocket clip on it. It's different from a sheath in that it covers up the entire knife whereas the sheath has an exposed handle. You'll usually find it with slip joints but some fixed blades use them. The Civivi rustic gent is a good example of what a slip looks like.
I carry my Tops Scandi Trekker on a daily basis. Such a great and super useful little fixed blade
Love knife banter. Long time fan.
But these are starting to feel rushed! Take your time let them run on!
L T Wright frontier Trapper is one of my favorite fixed blades for EDC. Pocket sheath works great for it. It reminds of camping.
Folders are just broken knives! 🔪🔪
I just added a Buck 245 MWG to my EDC options! It is actually shorter in overall length than my deployed Benchmade 810 Contego and does not need a manual deployment to bring it into action.
Please don't ruin Kyle's luscious golden locks. 😭😭😭
I'm a fixed blade guy. I usually have (but not nearly limited to) either a bark river gunny, mini Aurora, psk edc, benchmade 200, Esee izula2 or my Becker bk14 in the side(carpenter) carhartt pocket. Really like that side pocket carry.
Hey guys, DON'T destroy that long hair: Suggest to him to donate to the "LOCKS OF LOVE FOUNDATION"!! That's for those because of cancer/treatments can no longer grow their own hair!!! You CAN'T cut it and then donate as 1) they've requirements that MUST be followed (no scalp issues, shampooed on site etc.!) 2) they don't accept brought in hair!!! SO, UNLESS HE'S ONLY ABOUT HIMSELF, THEN HE SHOULD AGREE TO HELP OTHERS!!!!! Take care, "God Bless", sincerely Randy. 👍🙏😇👊
P.S.: Where's the Wed. Banter w/GAW's???
i got a feeling theyll only be cutting a quarter inch of that hair per knife. much like how disappointed i was on the "Kurt shaves" video hahah
I carry a Tops Street Scalpel on my duty belt every day. Also carry a folder In my pocket. But love how little space it takes on an already crowded duty belt. Great last ditch blade.
Why does momo Zac find it necessary to mention that he “uses” his blades or that it’s dirty from his “use” every chance he gets?? He’s a straight poser.
Woohoo! More fixed blades! Hard to find any good info on fixed blades on youtube. There are more fixed blades in the world than folders, but less info. Thanks guys great video!
Guardian 3 is my favorite edc. I carry many other knives in my pocket but I'm always reaching for my Bradford.
I always enjoy your little chats. I don't know why it took a year for this one to hit my recommended videos. I've been looking for "The" Fixed Blade EDC for some time now and the sweet spot for me seems to be no more than 7 inches overall with 3 inches or less of blade length. I've found that a vertical belt sheath is more comfortable and less obtrusive if the bottom of the sheath is down in my back pocket next to my wallet but a horizontal sheath carried cross draw towards the front, almost to my belt buckle, is also very comfortable and out of the way. If I carry horizontally on my side, facing forward or back, it will catch on or bang into things. I've never liked small of the back carry. My favorite so far is the CRKT Hunt'N Fisch. It comes with a leather horizontal carry sheath that is really comfortable, but I wish it came in a better steel.
I’m glad at least one of these guys actually knows what a knife is
I carry a boker plus ridgeback as edc and love it. I am not a folder guy and have always carried fixed blades but I absolutely love the boker as a substitute for a folder (when I can’t carry a 5” blade). I carry it scout (front) and I dont think there’s a day when I don’t use it and it’s never let me down. I reccomend anyone shopping for a fixed blade edc look into it...