Seth, you had an Emerson fail on you? Wow. Never had a problem with mine, a cqc7a.

I carry folder(s) every day, and SOMETIMES a fixed blade as edc. Now I carry my little Sebbie (sebbie 2000 classic) and Uncle Um (Umnamzan). The only small Kin blade I have is an assault shaker gen II, but it is smaller than I want for an EDC. IF I ever get a warden or something in that size range, my EDC may change. Nevertheless I will still continue to carry Little Sebbie as to many Sheeple panic at the sight of even a SMALL fixed blade whereas the folder does not get them all that stirred up. Stupid Sheeple.