I am playing with the idea of a fixed blade open cary knife. Anyone here cary a fixed blade knife as a daily?
I am left handed and im guessing that may be even more of a pain in the fixed blade arena than it is in the folding world? I dont want to have a custom sheath made.
Must be comfortable all day. In the car bending over ext.
Over all durability is most important. Im not really even looking for a super steel, D2 or such is fine. I want a steel that is sharpenable in the field.
Blade length between 3.5 and 5 inches.
My current every day carry pocket knife is a "Mircotech Ultratech" and I like it VERY much. In fact it is probably my favorite to date. With that said it does show a few weakness during everday hard use.
My work is very dirty. Im in dirt, grease, sand what ever and my knife is working in the same environment. The OTF (out the front) blade action is great for one hand use in awkward situations. BUT it doesn't always work due to grit, trash, sand, pocket lint, what ever.
That sucks. When I want my knife, I want it.
Fix blade solves that.
The dual action OTF is super handy at work.
"CLICK" blade out. Cut what ever with one hand while using the other hand above my head. "CLICK" blade gone. Slide knife back in pocket and left hand is back working.
Im pretty sure I could pull the knife out of the sheath while working but I imagine putting it away, one handed, with out looking takes a lot of time and practice.
Lastly the edge profile and blade steel of the Microtech is just not right for hard use.
I cut a lot of boxes, zip ties, hoses, what ever.
While i mostly use the fully serrated side of the blade the smooth edged side still ends up dull and it is a paint to sharpen that steel and micro bevel edge....
So a nice fix blade, with 60-40 serrated blade.
Left hand scout carry for the ultra bonus.
Lets see what you got, or what you like.
Thank you.
