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Exactly which survival situation are we considering that would necessitate the use of a fixed blade over a folding knife?


Not necessarily in survival situation, but a fixed knife (one with a full tang) doesn't run the risk of closing on your hand/fingers while you're cranking down on it, nor is it as strong. A locking mechanism helps, but is no substitute. In most cases, a folding knife should serve as a backup or supplement to your primary fixed knife.

http://www.equipped.org/devices10.htm

just my 1.02176356 pence, YMMV.
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