Fixed-blade knives solve one problem better than folders: there is no pivot or lock to operate before a cut. But most fixed blades create a different problem. They can be too large, too conspicuous, or too specialized for someone who only needs a dependable tool for packages, cord, food prep, and light outdoor tasks. Price:

A full-size fixed blade can be useful outdoors, at camp, or in a work kit, but it is not always convenient to carry. Large blades take up space on a belt or in a pack, and that extra bulk can mean they stay behind when a compact tool would have been enough. Cold Steel SRK