Do you carry a pocket knife?

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Believe it or not, you'd be surprised how many times in a day you could use a knife for various reasons. Until you carry one and are used to it being there, you won't really get it.

Not to mention that little problem called earth and crime, where it could actuality save yourself. But let's not get extreme here, it's rare when a person attacks another person, of course. We have laws against that.

A nice highly luminous flashlight is extremely important and is absolutely under appreciated. Not necessarily for EDC in your pocket (there are some small enough) but to keep around your person at all times, in your vehicle, night stand etc. Most people use their phone, and it doesn't come close to being adequate enough (especially in an emergency situation).
I have a million pocket knives and flashlights. I threw away a couple flashlights the other day ago because I have too many. Also have two headlamps and three solar lanterns.
 
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Hank Camacho

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I'm not entirely sure what Joey Q. Erruption is trying to argue. Pocket knives are convenient and useful. Fairly simple concept. If he prefers a box cutter in a junk drawer, more power to him but some of us don't stare at CAD drawings for a living and have things to accomplish.
 
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I don't carry anything I don't need, and I rarely need a knife away from home. And if I ever do, there's always plenty of knife dipshits looking for a reason to use and justify carrying theirs.
I cut fruit daily at my desk. Don't even have to get up to do it, much less trust some other man's blade (or the communal Petri dish knife in the break room) to be clean. Your mileage may vary, but, at least you won't have that extra 2oz in your pocket to weigh you down.
 

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I'm not entirely sure what Joey Q. Erruption is trying to argue. Pocket knives are convenient and useful. Fairly simple concept. If he prefers a box cutter in a junk drawer, more power to him but some of us don't stare at CAD drawings for a living and have things to accomplish.
This is my point exactly. Few people actually need to carry a pocket knife. I work with a computer, attend meetings, and crawl around building all day. I don't need a knife to accomplish any of that.

This isn't the narrative "big knife" would have you believe. But it is the case for the majority of Americans.
 
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I work with a computer, attend meetings, and crawl around building all day. I don't need a knife to accomplish any of that.

I do a fair amount of the same in my days, but find plenty of uses for the most utilitarian tool of all time.
 

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I used to carry a small Case every day but I fly frequently and afraid I'll forget about and get it confiscated.
 

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Personally, I carry mine 'cause I'm always itching for a knife fight -- that plus I fancy myself to be a SEAL, for all practical purposes anyway.

This kid and his Batman Spy Gear Utility Belt kicks your ***.


 

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I cut fruit daily at my desk. Don't even have to get up to do it, much less trust some other man's blade (or the communal Petri dish knife in the break room) to be clean. Your mileage may vary, but, at least you won't have that extra 2oz in your pocket to weigh you down.

I keep a small Swiss Army knife in my desk. It is as big as I require. I use it to trim my fingernails once a week. I never have the unexpected need to skin a buck, carve a pineapple, or engage in hand to hand combat, so this is all I need. But I'm apparently a strange American.
 

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Lol you could literally read the political thread and pick out which fruit cakes "don't need a knife".

At least they're consistent in their desire to be the most feminine males in America.
 
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********. I'd lay that punk to waste and you know it.

My wife carries pepper spray on her walks, mainly for dogs. One shot of that **** between your eyes and she'd have you crying like a baby.
 

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Lol you could literally read the political thread and pick out which fruit cakes "don't need a knife".

At least they're consistent in their desire to be the most feminine males in America.

Carrying an unnecessary knife proves your masculinity? That's what I thought, dipshit.
 

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This is my point exactly. Few people actually need to carry a pocket knife. I work with a computer, attend meetings, and crawl around building all day. I don't need a knife to accomplish any of that.

This isn't the narrative "big knife" would have you believe. But it is the case for the majority of Americans.

First of all, MANY people need knives for work. Stop projecting your life's needs on everyone else. I teach high school and use my knife daily for an array of task including opening mail, opening and tearing down boxes so my trash doesn't build up in my office, or just a good confealed personal defense weapon. Some of you must live in gated communities next to media elites. I work and interact in places like Frayser, an extremely gang riddled and dangerous community. If you're a white guy, you're an idiot if you regulate your means to defense in these areas.

Knives are great for many uses. What is your point?
 

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Oh I bet you're real sweet. Easy to tell by your post.

I'm just playing with you. I don't care what you fill your pockets or belt with. I tried carrying a knife, but never needed it. Actually lost a few in the process. I've got enough crap to keep track of. I like to keep life as simple as possible.
 

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I'm just playing with you. I don't care what you fill your pockets or belt with. I tried carrying a knife, but never needed it. Actually lost a few in the process. I've got enough crap to keep track of. I like to keep life as simple as possible.

Makes more sense than determining all men who carry a pocket knife are boot wearing cowboy wanna be's from the 60's.
 

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Hell, I'd prolly do that just by looking at her.

Besides, I'm more wolf than dog. Pepper spray is definitely for women, walkers (non-Walking Dead types)...and, of course, pussies.

Not to mention pepper spray won't work on a huge chunk of the population. If an attacker has spent time in prison, chances are civilian pepper spray will only piss him off and make the inevitable raping worse.
 

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This is the most useful knife I've ever carried. I used to carry a Case or an Opinel but the assisted opening on the Kershaw is unbelievably convenient. Not shown here, it also has a small blade that has a screwdriver tip, hex hole as a wrench, and bottle opener.
 

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I know people like that. They sit back in their easy chair with their glasses around their nose and surgically cut a perfect line through the envelope in the time it takes you to open 5 envelopes with your bare hands like a real god fearing man would.
 

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It's odd that you associate femininity with not carrying a knife. Dr. Freud would find you most interesting, I'm sure.

Considering Freud was a freak and discredited on many accounts, I'm sure he would.

It's always the same crowd. A thread on a GD pocket knife ends up a race to see who has the biggest *****. Go figure.
 
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Considering Freud was a freak and discredited on many accounts, I'm sure he would.

It's always the same crowd. A thread on a GD pocket knife ends up a race to see who has the biggest *****. Go figure.
And you do nothing but feed the beast. So good job to you for participating.