Fixed blades are popular among knife enthusiasts and collectors, but they are also used most commonly by hunters and outdoorsmen around the world. They value fixed blades because of their strength and durability, which make them reliable and dependable in the field. Custom knives can be made with a fixed blade as well.
Fixed blades, as opposed to folding blades, are knives that are set in place and whose blades cannot be folded down. Sometimes called a sheath knife, many times these knives are going to be stronger than folding knives, because of the extension of the blade into the handle, and the lack of moving parts in the knife.
Custom fixed blades are going to be even stronger than those manufactured in a factory. The time and expertise put into making custom knives for collectors and enthusiasts are what make them so unique.
One of the benefits of using a fixed blade is its strength. Because these knives have a blade that runs through the handle, without springs or folding mechanisms, they can be much stronger when necessary. The knife is also always out and ready to use, which makes them ideal for combat or survival situations.
There are one or two advantages of a folding knife over a fixed blade. First, a folding knife is able to be folded, as its name suggests, and placed either in a pocket or in a small carrying case. This cuts in half the length of the knife and makes it much easier to carry on a regular basis. The next downfall for fixed blades is safety because fixed blades are always in the out position and can be dangerous to small children or to people who are inexperienced with them.
The truth is that the majority of knives could possibly be considered fixed blades. Bowie knives, push knives, and daggers – all of these are knives whose blades are fixed onto the handle and cannot be folded, can be defined as fixed blade knives. The need to differentiate between a knife that is fixed and one that can fold, arose as folding knives became more and more popular. A true knife collector will enjoy having both folding and fixed knife options to appreciate the nuances that differentiate them.