11. Other knives include fixed blade types used by shepherds. 12. The fixed blade models that were originally made in Seki are now made in Taiwan. 13. It is a unique compact fixed blade alternative. 14. There is no change in the velocity of the steam as it passes through the fixed blades . 15. For light-duty use, there are also less-expensive punch down tools with fixed blades and no impact mechanism. 16. The fixed blades act as nozzles. 17. The moving blades are keyed to the turbine shaft and the fixed blades are fixed to the casing. 18. Harsey is a custom knife maker, designing and crafting one-of-a-kind folding and fixed blade knives, often to order. 19. Each stage consists of one ring of fixed blades , which act as nozzles, and one ring of moving blades. 20. Although I carry a folded blade too, with a fixed blade you don't have to reach inside your pocket.