Am I being rude?

I'm always afraid to ask unless I knew it was a high quality knife that only a knife knut would be carrying. I have never been in a situation where this has happened. There was a guy working at a Dunkin Donuts I would frequent and I noticed he usually had some knife clipped in his pocket. I noticed he carried different knives on different days. I always wanted to ask, but he was always so busy filling coffee orders like a mad man I didn't want to interupt him to ask. :) I just hope he didn't wonder why I always came in and checked out his pocket. LOL. Hopefully he didn't catch me looking.
 
I really don't think it's at all rude to ask. I however have onlt had one encounter and the dude was carrying a junker. I think it was a $5 Delica knock-off. I just acted like I didn't know what it was.
 
Ha- ONLY if your NOT standing in some far away local PD...... Once I was for business purposes and I forgot- I had a beautiful AUTO on me...oopps- This got lots of attention.....NO it wasn't confiscated. NOT rude- I ask when I see one an anyone....good conversation!
 
I don't think it's rude. I've been asked a couple times, and I'm always happy to pull out what I've got and chat. Most recently, I saw a guy at the bank with 3 Benchmade clips on various pockets, so of course I commented that I was also carrying a Benchmade... and an Emerson. :D We chatted for a minute, and handled each other's knives while the other people in the bank watched (at first, some raised their eyebrows, but by the time we parted ways I think they were made aware that some really nice, friendly people carry knives -- not people who rob the banks).

Peace.
 
I tend to back away from the idea anymore, if it appears to be a junker. I always feel like a snob when I compare a $300 MT with their $5 gas station cheapie. It's hard to admit when they ask how much I paid for mine. If I know the guy, or am at least aquainted, it's all out, though. I've sold a few people on the benefits of quality, and I intend to make as many converts as possible.

DD
 
It's funny that I should catch this post tonight as I had a relevant experience just this morning. Personally I don't mind at all when someone asks to se what I'm using/carrying. To be honest I enjoy the experience becuase it's almost like finding an ally or something. Today at work a coworker caught me using my benchmade to help remove some tape from the stage, usually I try to be inconspicuous about using a knife at work due to the pressence of sheeple but he picked it out right away and asked if he could see it. Turns out he's a cutlery enthusiast himself. It's always nice to have someone to talk shop with or play show and tell with in the real world outside the forums.

-Lindey
 
Chiro75 said:
Me: Yes, quite. [Open knife and point in general direction of Gentleman] Now, sir, I must say I shall relieve you of the burden of your wallet.

Gentleman: Yes. Bugger. [Handing wallet over.]
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Great post! Thanks for the laugh.

Chris
 
Random knife conversations can be a lot of fun. Most of the time I keep my Spyderco Native clipped to a belt loop by my front right pocket. I don't normally tuck in my shirt so the knife is not technically concealed, but it's not immediately visible either. I haven't had anyone come up to me on the street and start a knife knut talk yet, but I'd love to have that happen. Especially if she's cute and likes shiny, sharp things.

I've initated a couple of conversations, though. I work retail, at a photography store, and I use the Native several times a day to open stuff for staff and customers. One day I reached for it to open a memory card package and found that the guy had beat me to it with his Kershaw Scallion. :) We wound up having a good talk and are on very friendly terms now.

Chris
 
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