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Hey everyone, quick question.
I'm looking to add a small fixed blade to my EDC, especially since I'll be in more NPE environments.
I don't have a high budget, so I don't have have the dime for a RAT or Watson HiTS.
So, I'm looking at some cheaper options like: CRKT Folts Minimalist, Cold Steel Secret Edge, or a Clinch Pick (I may throw up a JMCK holster to get some extra cash for a Clinch Pick). I'd probably throw them in a Blade Rigs sheath or ask Tom to make a sheath for the Minimalist or Secret Edge.
Any thoughts on those two cheaper options?
I guess it, in part depends on what your primary use is going to be (work or defense or what combination of both, or maybe some other specialized use for you) and what training you have had.
I don't have any experience with either the Folts or the Secret Edge, so I can only comment from the photos and they both look as if they both have some versatility for work but the Folts is more likely to stay in your hand (unlike the Secret Edge) if you have to fight with it (don't pick the wharncliffe blade if your defensive techniques involves stabbing primarily).
The Clinch Pick is pretty much defense oriented but if all the work you do with it is opening mail and boxes, it will do fine (cutting tomatoes to make a sandwich is not really within its capabilities); on the other hand, the CP is probably the most straightforward to use for defensive purposes (pointy end in soft stuff, rip out, lather rinse repeat).
The CRKT Obake designs (large and/or small) look pretty good and support a reverse grip approach to defending yourself while having a good cutting blade (going by photos only).
Long story short, for pure defense only, get a CP, for more versatility, the Folts or Obake are better.
It will be specifically for defensive purposes, especially in NPE environments. I have been leaning toward the CP, but I'm going to need to move some extra HK P2000 accessories to buy it.
I think the Obake looks like a nice option, too. Similar to the Secret Edge, I don't necessarily like the lack of a finger choil/jimping.
This is a thread where I built a boat I designed and which I very occasionally update with accounts of using it, which is really fun as long as I'm not driving over logs and blowing up the outboard.
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ilding-a-skiff
I think the production Clinch Pick is worth the small price increase and it, IMHO, works better in a greater variety of environments than most of the others listed.
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I admit I have been drinking.
This is a thread where I built a boat I designed and which I very occasionally update with accounts of using it, which is really fun as long as I'm not driving over logs and blowing up the outboard.
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ilding-a-skiff
Wow.
Okay still, I'll promote the essay - length version.
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This is a thread where I built a boat I designed and which I very occasionally update with accounts of using it, which is really fun as long as I'm not driving over logs and blowing up the outboard.
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ilding-a-skiff