Fixed blade rescue knife opinions wanted...

[fast306stang]

I was looking at this folder on Midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/92...stainless-steel-blade-akulon-6g6-handle-black

The money is right. It got me thinking I should probably have a knife on me or in the car that has a glass breaker and a seat belt cutter. But I think I'd rather have a fixed blade, something around 3.5"-4" blade length?

Am I overthinking it? Is the folder fine for this purpose? I've had a liner lock fail me before, the blade would close if enough pressure was put on it. So I'm a little leary to get another one. The one I had was a Gerber, which apparently isn't the same quality as the ones I had in the 80's.

Not trying to break the bank but I do want something that's not going to fail me if I need it.

Any/all opinions welcome.

 

[RallySport]

I was looking at this folder on Midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/92...stainless-steel-blade-akulon-6g6-handle-black

The money is right. It got me thinking I should probably have a knife on me or in the car that has a glass breaker and a seat belt cutter. But I think I'd rather have a fixed blade, something around 3.5"-4" blade length?

Am I overthinking it? Is the folder fine for this purpose? I've had a liner lock fail me before, the blade would close if enough pressure was put on it. So I'm a little leary to get another one. The one I had was a Gerber, which apparently isn't the same quality as the ones I had in the 80's.

Not trying to break the bank but I do want something that's not going to fail me if I need it.

Any/all opinions welcome.

I tote a fixed 6" blade dive knife with me every day that has been 100' deep with me in the ocean ,It'll cut any belt ,saw any limb and bust any glass ... ain't pretty but it's a tool !

 

[fast306stang]

I tote a fixed 6" blade with me every day that has been 100' deep with me in the ocean ,It'll cut any belt ,saw any limb and bust any glass ... ain't pretty but it's a tool !

I thought about something like that too but I think I'd like something a little shorter. Do you carry vertical or horizontal?

 

[RallySport]

I thought about something like that too but I think I'd like something a little shorter. Do you carry vertical or horizontal?

I have it mounted in the truck in a fixed place , always at hand when I'm riding, I would have no remorse if i had to throw it away ...

 

[crippen]

 

[troutman]

ESEE 3 goes with me everywhere
Please don't buy a knife based on price alone if your life may potentially depend on it.

 

[fast306stang]

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ESEE 3 goes with me everywhere
Please don't buy a knife based on price alone if your life may potentially depend on it.

You're right about price. But I'm like a fish out of water when it comes to knives so I'm trying to be smart about it lol...

 

[RallySport]

You're right about price. But I'm like a fish out of water when it comes to knives so I'm trying to be smart about it lol...

Be the fish ...

 

[keith089]

I was issued a AlMar 30 years ago. Still rock solid

 

[billieco]

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fast306stang I can help you with a fixed blade. Shoot me a pm