Fixed Blade vs. Folding Knife for EDC?
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The Night Rider
Professional
It's legal to carry a fixed blade knife in Colorado. You just can't conceal it if it's longer than 3 inches.
I would prefer OC over any knife for self defense. I have to be able to open it one handed. It has to be Left hand friendly(no liner locks). It has to be a lock blade and the blade has to lock automatically (No Opinels).
This is my EDC knife "Rotation" definitely more for utility than self defense.
I wake up in the morning and reach in the bowl I keep my knives in and which ever one I grab first is the one I carry that day.
If I'm wearing street clothes I carry the multi-tool on my belt.
Top down.
Buck 110 Slim Select.
Buck 110 LTE
Benchmade Griptilian.
Gerber Multiplier
I would prefer OC over any knife for self defense. I have to be able to open it one handed. It has to be Left hand friendly(no liner locks). It has to be a lock blade and the blade has to lock automatically (No Opinels).
This is my EDC knife "Rotation" definitely more for utility than self defense.
I wake up in the morning and reach in the bowl I keep my knives in and which ever one I grab first is the one I carry that day.
If I'm wearing street clothes I carry the multi-tool on my belt.
Top down.
Buck 110 Slim Select.
Buck 110 LTE
Benchmade Griptilian.
Gerber Multiplier
Snake45
Professional
My state bans just about every kind of fixed-blade knife by name for EDC, and a bunch of folders as well, but "ordinary pen knife excepted." There is a case law ruling that the Buck 110 Folding Hunter is an "ordinary pen knife," so I figger my CRKT M16, which is smaller and lighter than a Buck 110, should be perfectly legal.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Bassbob
Emissary
The 110 is now available in an auto.My state bans just about every kind of fixed-blade knife by name for EDC, and a bunch of folders as well, but "ordinary pen knife excepted." There is a case law ruling that the Buck 110 Folding Hunter is an "ordinary pen knife," so I figger my CRKT M16, which is smaller and lighter than a Buck 110, should be perfectly legal.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
The M-16 is my EDC also. Mostly used as a utility knife, lately for the flood of Amazon boxes for Xmas lol. Dang kids.My state bans just about every kind of fixed-blade knife by name for EDC, and a bunch of folders as well, but "ordinary pen knife excepted." There is a case law ruling that the Buck 110 Folding Hunter is an "ordinary pen knife," so I figger my CRKT M16, which is smaller and lighter than a Buck 110, should be perfectly legal.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Longstryder
Alpha
Benchmade folder for EDC. I carry fixed blades on my gun rig belt and chest rig but also some good folders and auto-blades too
The Night Rider
Professional
That's a given. Colorado has changed since I moved here. But that particular law about the knives has been the law since 1876
WheelingHilda
Elite
I just ordered a couple Push Dagger knives, Safemaker II, Urban Edge 50/50. new My son got the 3.5 blade and for me the 2,5 blade. The deciding item was the handle-no one can grab it and being in a wheelchair I can push knife straight ahead to a dangerous guy place while I draw Hilda. Hilda Hellcat Pro just got a new Gold slide stop that is slightly out from the frame-just a bit, no holster issue. Recommend from Lakeline LLD.
Attachments
Good timing, this has been on my mind lately. I carry a folder but it’s mainly a tool and not really for self defense and I carry it on my strong side. I really should migrate to something I could carry on my weak side. I would go with OTF blade I think. My fixed blades are all field knives not for carry. They roll in the pack. I appreciate the good insights from others who have posted.
WheelingHilda
Elite
Unsure about serrated edge so I got the 50/50, half serrated and other side plain. Any thoughts on best edge? My son has some nerve issues in arms and can't shoot so Mace & knife are his options. A knife is a scary thought. Has anyone read/seen the U Tube video about the guy in Calif that was attacked by 2, shot at, restrained himself as they were leaving-wife & 5 month old inside door-he lost his carry permit re Sheriff Dept. Video called- L.A. homeowner loses gun permit after armed attackers shot at him. Home video shows it.
Bassbob
Emissary
Yeah Kalifornia is a disaster.
As to the knives, if it is purely for defensive use I would get a straight double edged blade. If it is for utilitarian purposes a half serrated blade can be useful. In all honesty other than cutting rope or twine or small pieces of wood, the only use I have ever had for a serrated edge is to use to rip through something, such as a zip tie, when the straight part of the blade has become dull. For the most part I don't go with serrated blades, though I do have a couple ( half serrated) and like them ok. I find I prefer drop points for most things and dagger blades for simple defensive use.