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If you\u2019re visiting The Shooter\u2019s Log, you probably already carry some sort of knife on a daily basis. Whether it be for defensive use, general utility, or both, a good knife can save the day. Although many will gravitate to the folding knife for everyday carry, or EDC, I would suggest you consider giving a fixed blade knife<\/a> a chance.<\/p>\n

Fixed blade knives are more capable and durable than folding knives. They are less likely to break under high stress and hard use. There is no lock interface to keep the blade in place and worry about failing, no screws holding the frame together, and no action for dirt and grit to obstruct. It is just one solid piece of steel.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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When choosing a fixed blade, one of the main things you\u2019ll want to consider is size. Because they cannot simply fold in half for easy carry like a folding pocket knife<\/a>, the overall length will be of greater importance. I find the sweet spot for me is between 6.5 and 7.5 inches. This tends to give you a knife with about a 3 to 3.5-inch blade. Any smaller, and I\u2019m sacrificing too much blade length. Any larger, and it becomes too cumbersome to carry daily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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