There are times and situations that a folder is the better choice. Given an option , I'll take a fixed blade anyday. I believe in the Blade Trinity...Folder(BM Grptilian) , small FB(BM Snody Resistor) and either my DMDC or Scapper6. On my person, I carry the folder or small FB ,my pack(maxpedition) carry the other.This is my EDC....If going to the field , I'll through on the DF. People say "why so much stuff"?? I live like a scout...be prepared. Hopefully things go good...but ,I'll be the one making it through to the next round...and of course help those who didn't prepare.