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Knife aficionados often argue the pros and cons of fixed blade knives and folding knives. The main argument for folding knives is usually how easy they are to carry since they can safely be concealed in a pocket. Besides that, fixed blades can do everything and more than a folding knife has to offer. With that being said, let’s dive into the main advantages of using a fixed blade knife!
When buying a folding knife, the length of the blade is typically no longer than 3 inches. Since the blade must fold into the knife’s handle, the handle must be the same size or larger than the blade. You can see where you might have some issues if they made a folding knife with a 9-inch blade…If you’re looking for a knife over 6 inches long, a fixed blade is what you’ll want to get. Keep in mind all states have different laws regarding the length of knives. So, make sure your fixed blade knife is legal to carry in your state before buying.
With no moving parts, there’s not much that can break on a fixed blade knife. As long as you’re taking care of the blade with regular sharpening, there’s no reason your fixed blade won’t last you a lifetime.
Again, with no moving parts, fixed blade knives are incredibly easy to maintain. There are no hinges to oil or tighten like there are on folding knives. Additionally, they’re easier to clean! Folding knives can get stuff stuck in the hinges, requiring disassembly to clean. With a fixed blade, all you have to do is rinse and wipe clean. That’s it.
Overall being more sturdy than other knives on the market, fixed blades work best for hunting and self-defense. You’ll never have to worry about the blade not deploying or the hinge breaking with a fixed blade knife. Fixed blades will give you ease of mind knowing that no matter what you intend to use it for, it’ll perform with no issues.
So, keep this in mind next time you’re thinking about your next knife to buy. Fixed blades are some of the best knives out there and will never let you down.
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