I don't carry a fixed blade as an EDC on me. My daily routine does not call for it and I could get into trouble for it.
HOWEVER, I opened this thread and I was expecting to see smallish folders paired with bigger/stouter fixed blades. If I were to carry fixed + folder I would probably go this route, as I would plan on using the fixed for things that might require that extra toughness often associated to fixed blades, and the folder for delicate tasks.
BUT instead I see that folder and fixed combos are often of the same size, with even fixed blades being smaller than their folder companions. What's the reasoning behind these choices? Why would anyone carry a small fixed + bigger folder?
I can think of only one exception and that MIGHT be self defense, with a big SD dedicated folder (be it a Civilian, or some pocket sword from Cold Steel or similar contraptions) paired with a humble low profile fixed for EDC duties...
Legit question, I want to know.
Mikel
Hi,
Thats a very pertinent question.
For me, carrying a fixed + folder gives me the choice of having BOTH types at hand, where one knife is also a back up of the other.
You have already provided one answer about self defence, I can only add to it.
A small fixed blade too is convenient for EDC purposes, specially when one is used to ‘em,
-being easier to clean,
-no opening closing routine,
-ambidextrous,
-no fear of locking failure/mishap, etc.
They have some disadvantage too, need sheath carry- unlike folders, length restriction in some parts, and so on.
Regarding the sizes of the two knives in the combo, it depends on the task and the occasion.
I think these two pics can explain.
Medium Folder + small Fixed.
Small Folder + Medium Fixed.
Aryan