This is a new-ish knife, but it’s an old school design. This is easily one of the most popular knives, not just for horizontal carry, but for survival and fixed-blade EDC in general. All in all a pretty unique approach with an attractive design. This knife can be worn as a neck knife or carried vertically or horizontally. The dip with heavy jimping on the thumb combined with the increased angle of the blade to the handle make slicing motions a lot more comfortable. You’re not actually supposed to pull the knife out of the sheath; since the sheath is contoured so closely to the knife’s recurve shape, you have to unbutton the sheath, which opens up the whole back of it and lets you take the knife out that way. The sheath might look a little under built for holding a 10-inch knife, but the profile of the knife is pretty slim. It’s also very thin, so it makes for a great concealed carry, assuming you want that for some reason. The sheath and belt clip look to the be the same as the Ronin 2, and based on my experience with that I can say that it will be a little frustrating to convert to horizontal carry at first unless you have a magnetized torx screwdriver. A fixed blade OWB style is as trusty as a Craftsman tool in a mechanic’s hand. And of course the scout carry is great for hiking if you have intrusively fat legs that rub against vertical fixed-blades any time you attempt a maneuver more complicated than heaving yourself straight forward and praying to God that the heart attack holds off long enough for you to eat one more jalapeno bacon burger in your life. The compact size of the Tracker-X sheath makes it a great option for scout carry. It has a skeleton handle with a rubber texture which make it very strong and resistant, for the ergonomics they’re not the best but we can say they’re fine, it fits nicely in hand, and finally the Sheath, it can be carried in many forms including the horizontal carry that can become a scout carry, the other thing in this knife, is it can be easily concealed, and it can be a great EDC or tactical/survival knife. We don’t actually make anything (yet); we just provide colorful commentary. It uses belt loops instead of clips that you can unscrew and move to be horizontal or vertical carry. Or anybody that doesn't love a knife in their pocket. One great feature of the Le Duck is the flip lock that holds it in place. Take a look at the Southern Grind Jackal Pup for an addition to your list….It is small and has a rather different blade shape. It’s sturdy polymer with a stiff clip that’s tight enough to hold to your waistband. Cant is usually seen in Scout carry. This is a sturdy little blade with a thick spine, and more than a few things that make it feel similar to the Guardian 3. I like the idea of a smaller sized bowie knife because walking around with a regular sized one has always felt excessive for a short person like me, even when I scout carry them. I don’t like the shape, personally. However the snaps are somewhat difficult to manage when worn in the scout carry position pictured above, so front carry may be the best option for most people when wearing the rat horizontally. experience. The name stands for Ground Combat Knife, which is probably close to what anyone would guess by just looking at a knife. This is a fairly new company and the Tracker X is an even newer knife that seems well in the competitive range with Esee knives.. Off Grid is primarily a folding knife company, but they have recently jumped into the fixed blade game with some great  knives including the Tracker X. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Feb 11, 2016 #1. buginout. It’s definitely worth the trouble, though. Keep in mind, if you aren’t a practiced outdoors-man and/or chef that the thin tip does present a breaking risk even with a robust 1095 steel. There are tons of small fixed blade options (looking at you, Neck Knives) that are light and can be easily carried around the neck. While as a rule I consider most tactical knives to be stupid, I do like the big rubber handle and plain edge on this knife. This so far the best-fixed knife you can carry in horizontal, or scout carry, its fusion of good quality of steel, handle, ergonomics, it comes with a 2.67 inches drop point CPM-S30V Stainless Steel, it’s high-end steel that offers great wear resistance, great corrosion resistance, and holds an edge for long. It adds miles of grip to a knife even in wet or dirty conditions, and reduces a lot of risk of slipping, which is especially great if you plan on needing to pull it out fast. I make it a point to never be somewhere I would need fast deployment, but I appreciate the option. In my point of view Carrying a vertical knife can be a bit pain honestly, it’s just not comfortable enough, I’m not saying it’s that there is something wrong about it, the vertical carry is fantastic, I love it, it is traditional, and I still wear it till today, but after trying the horizontal carry (the scout carry), I simply felt more comfortable, and my hands can reach my knife very fast and secure, in the end, it’s a personal choice. In this guide we’ll break down the best ways to carry a fixed blade, along with some great knife options for each one. Make it happen, unbox your new fixed blade knife with the sheath of your choosing, and then email me a Check out our review of the Esee 4 if you want to learn more about this knife. Oct 4, 2008. and Twitter. It is definitely in the running for the best fixed blade on the market under $20. The other option is a kydex sheath with the Tek Lok. They can be adjusted to belt size with the spacers inside the clip. Check out our in depth Buck GCK review to learn more. The up/down debate isn’t as intense with fixed blades since the handle can almost always be pulled in every position. Cant carry is useful, concealable, and great for EDC. Neck carry is where it’s at. The range of EDC knives is just as wide as the range of user profiles. Written by Blade HQ Staff Writer Trevor Brown on 4/4/2019. The micarta handle is relatively short, but surprisingly comfortable and easy to grip when chopping thanks to the finger grooves. The only thing that might hold you back is the size. What I love about this knife from Benchmade, is the simplicity and the efficiency and the fusion of good quality steel with a good design, this knife can be used for EDC and outdoor activities, if you’re a hunter, camper, fisherman, even a simple knife lover, and you search for a scout carry knife, this is your knife, it has a beautiful leather horizontal sheath, that offers you an easy carry. Pockets are great. It is a really practical bushcraft knife that feels like it was designed by someone who actually uses bushcraft style knives on a regular basis. The Guardian 3 sheath pictured above is really easy to change between side horizontal carry or scout carry.