ESEE Fixer EDC

Should Your Next EDC Be A Fixed-Blade?
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Here is the CR2.5 conversion with new scales, Armatus Architect
Kydex sheath and Ulticlip. The orange liners on the scales can
make indexing easier by sight if needed.

The modern tactical folder boom of the early 1990s had many spinoffs, none more prolific among cutlery users than the EDC, or “everyday carry.” Despite this onslaught, as the decades progressed, I noticed another small but stalwart group of aficionados who chose to EDC fixed blades among ESEE Knives users on Facebook. As social media expanded exponentially, EDC fixer fans have grown even more prominent in a variety of cutlery groups today.

Out of curiosity, I put together an EDC fixer, choosing the smaller ESEE CR2.5. I liked its long handle (4.0″) and short blade (2.5″) and figured, if so desired, I could always move up to a larger knife. To convert the ESEE to an EDC, I chose an Armatus Architect Kydex sheath in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) with an Ulticlip 3.3. Slim. I went a bit further with a set of FDE G10 scales with orange liners for indexing from Carroll’s Custom (Etsy), as well as an RK Custom (Etsy) FDE neck knife sheath for an added alternative. The whole conversion package, not including the knife, ran around $120. The ESEE CR2.5 can be had for around $80 dealer price. The total outlay was around 200 bucks.

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The pull-down neck sheath is a viable option for alternative carry for hiking,
jogging and the like — or you may prefer it. Sheaths can also be had for
horizontal belt side carry or Scout carry behind the back.

Why you’ll like it

There are two main advantages for fixed-blade carry. First, the knife does not require an opening, which is a time saver when accessing the blade. Secondly, there are no moving parts or mechanisms to break. The downside is that fixed blades are harder to conceal, making wearing the shirttail out or jacket a necessity. The fixed blade stows more loosely in the pocket than a clipped folder as well.

I have been carrying around the small ESEE for a couple of weeks now with no big adjustments whatsoever. Of course, you should always practice when making such a change. The fixed-blade is a viable EDC option and there are a good number of knife enthusiasts who rotate their daily carry. Choosing an EDC fixed blade may just suit your particular needs for the day, or every day — and options are always welcome!

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