What's your knife choice?

[Alan]

In tactical situations, fixed blades can be incredibly reliable right off the bat, but folding knives are definitely easier to carry without being noticed. Which type do you find more trustworthy?

 

[no_good68]

I've had experience with both types in different situations, but if we're talking about pure trust in a “no-nonsense, no-time-to-fiddle” moment, I always choose a fixed blade. There's something reassuring about a tool that has no moving parts, no locks that could fail, and no chance of dirt or lint slowing me down. Even a small fixed blade feels more reliable when things get messy.

 

[Walter]

If a defensive situation arises, a folder is harder to deploy from concealment and to open, especially if the other hand is busy doing other things.

A smaller fixed blade can be hidden pretty well and deployed rapidly. They are also, as no_good68 points out, stone reliable.

I go with the AmTac Northman and Northman X fixed blades. Pricey but really capable.

https://amtacblades.com/