Benchmade 173 Mini Socp fixed blade knife

Fixed blade knife Benchmade 173 Mini Socp blade length 56 mm 440c black handle

As opposed to folding knives, fixed blade knives are knives that are fixed in place and whose blades cannot be folded back. Sometimes called sheath knives, these knives are distinguished by their strength and the absence of moving parts inside. It features an extension of the blade into the handle. A Fixed blade knife cannot close when you don't want it to. They offer greater safety in use than pocket knives. This is why you should always opt for fixed blade knives for the most demanding tasks. Think of survival situations, but also industrial purposes. In those cases, a fixed blade knife could be your best option.
There is no replacement for a good fixed blade knife. When working in nature, a fixed blade knife is often a better choice than a folding knife. They are more robust, stronger, and can often be abused to a degree that no pocket knife could ever withstand.