does anyone else feel Condemned by people around you because you like knives and carry them? mabye its because im younger and people dont think i am responsible enough. i cant even remember how many times relatives have said "i hope you dont bring those to school with you". it really didnt bother me at first. but then my my family started saying things similar. like "that looks too much like a weapon" (it was a custom folder with wood scales... about as un tactical as you can get) and when i hang out with friends im "not allowed" to be carrying. even though my parents both say they have complete trust in me and i am very responsible..... i dont carry for self defense. my knives to me are a tool and will allways be used as such. i thought id ask if anyone else has had experiences like this and what you did about it?
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Explain to them how useful a knife is, if they make a comment about it being a weapon tell them you wouldn't want someone to get that close to you if you felt threatened and that a broomstick would be a better choice, and most importantly wait; eventually they will probably be opening a bag of chips with their teeth or getting paper cut trying to open a letter and then you can offer some help.
I had an older male family member give me a hard time for carrying knives, because they were "like razors" sharp he said. Later I was helping him hook up a surround sound system and the cords were zip tied. I let him use my folder and after the job was done I talked to him about knives and I let him play around with mine. Now he is ok with them, and I think he even like them.
I had an older male family member give me a hard time for carrying knives, because they were "like razors" sharp he said. Later I was helping him hook up a surround sound system and the cords were zip tied. I let him use my folder and after the job was done I talked to him about knives and I let him play around with mine. Now he is ok with them, and I think he even like them.
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I recommend edge-ucation instead of doing nothing, but it really depends on how sheeple the person is.
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im sure u lie to ur parents about drinking beer and having sex and actually going to class so whats one more thing 
it bothered me when i still lived a home in high school but...especially when i had knives shipped to the house. i think my rents were more concerned with the amount of money i was spending too.
it will get better, i promise
it bothered me when i still lived a home in high school but...especially when i had knives shipped to the house. i think my rents were more concerned with the amount of money i was spending too.
it will get better, i promise
i try. but it doesnt seem to help all that much. and they know im into knives. so was my grandfather. but then other times its like they really dont like it.... and allways act like im gonna do somthing stupid even after they say they know i am responsible ....
im sure u lie to ur parents about drinking beer and having sex and actually going to class so whats one more thing
it bothered me when i still lived a home in high school but...especially when i had knives shipped to the house. i think my rents were more concerned with the amount of money i was spending too.
it will get better, i promise
no... im more of a "goody goody" dont drink or smoke or do drugs. and i dont have a girlfriend...... so theres not alot to lie about.
well as long as the blade is legal , and age legal , i say carry and just tell people to mind their own biz.
i carry an "illegal" fixed blade everday, as does my pop. both are over our states "hand length" rule , but its a knife....
i just had my first confrontation the other day where a client was a cop and says "whats that "....i told him "its a pocket knife", he asks "you sure you're allowed to carry it".... i pulled up my shirt showing my 1911 and my CHL permit and said 'you tell me'.
even cops are sheeple these days.
just keep your knife legal , and be quiet about having it.if ppl aren't made aware that you have a knife ,what can they say.
o, and i would get some new friends . no one tells me i camt carry a knife .
walk quietly ,and carry a sharp knife .
ps;do NOT take it to school , i did this once by accident , got a new knife at a gun show, wasnt thinking,n just stuck it in my pocket . someone saw me put it in my locker and told on me.i got expelled and charged with a felony that was later dropped ,but juvie sucks.
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i carry an "illegal" fixed blade everday, as does my pop. both are over our states "hand length" rule , but its a knife....
i just had my first confrontation the other day where a client was a cop and says "whats that "....i told him "its a pocket knife", he asks "you sure you're allowed to carry it".... i pulled up my shirt showing my 1911 and my CHL permit and said 'you tell me'.
even cops are sheeple these days.
just keep your knife legal , and be quiet about having it.if ppl aren't made aware that you have a knife ,what can they say.
o, and i would get some new friends . no one tells me i camt carry a knife .
walk quietly ,and carry a sharp knife .
ps;do NOT take it to school , i did this once by accident , got a new knife at a gun show, wasnt thinking,n just stuck it in my pocket . someone saw me put it in my locker and told on me.i got expelled and charged with a felony that was later dropped ,but juvie sucks.
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My parent's really aren't sheeple I dont think because I have never really gotten hassled from my immediate family, in fact, my dad gave me my first knife when I was 5 I think.
However, there are times when some other relitives say something and I simply tell them about it.
For example, a couple years ago during christmas time I had my folding utility knife (super knife?) on me and an uncle said to me "What are you doing with a knife like that?!" I told him that I needed it for work and that it saves me from having to bring my other EDC Knives back to razor sharp after opening packages and what not..
I guess just tell them why you carry a knife and stuff. I have a somewhat tactical knife but I hardly get a second glance from most people. Then again when I am around sheeple I slowly take out my SAK from the back pocket.
Also you might want to pick up some bad habits and start lying about them.. Just for practice. You know.
One more thing, I carried 3 knives with me to school because I rarely went right home to get them. My SAK, My Primary Folder, and a Multitool in my bag. I just kept quiet about it, although I was pretty cool with most of the staff and I used my multitool when I needed it. Most of the time I actually think they were thankful I had it.
However, there are times when some other relitives say something and I simply tell them about it.
For example, a couple years ago during christmas time I had my folding utility knife (super knife?) on me and an uncle said to me "What are you doing with a knife like that?!" I told him that I needed it for work and that it saves me from having to bring my other EDC Knives back to razor sharp after opening packages and what not..
I guess just tell them why you carry a knife and stuff. I have a somewhat tactical knife but I hardly get a second glance from most people. Then again when I am around sheeple I slowly take out my SAK from the back pocket.
Also you might want to pick up some bad habits and start lying about them.. Just for practice. You know.
One more thing, I carried 3 knives with me to school because I rarely went right home to get them. My SAK, My Primary Folder, and a Multitool in my bag. I just kept quiet about it, although I was pretty cool with most of the staff and I used my multitool when I needed it. Most of the time I actually think they were thankful I had it.
one of my friends is kinda into knives but doesnt get why a griptilain is $60 and a Mtech tactical folder is only $5. and considers most knives i own "ugly/funny looking" ironically enough he spent a few hundred on his computer... lol. i do a daily pocket check before i leave the house to make sure i left all of my knives at home. its hard to find friends who are into knives that are not cheap ones...
Stay discreet and within the law, and take opportunities to politely educate people when they arise (especially when struggling to open something).
If they're still being stubborn, I call them a monkey and tell them to climb down from their tree and start using tools like a real human. We still use fire and the wheel right?
If they're still being stubborn, I call them a monkey and tell them to climb down from their tree and start using tools like a real human. We still use fire and the wheel right?
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Nope - I just pity them for their ignorance - and so should you
Stop worrying about what other people think about you - they're usually wrong anyway - the important thing is what you think about yourself
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Be responsible with your knives---also, be discreet.
Other don't have to enjoy your knives---that's your job only. If you need someone to share your knives with, post your pictures here or go to a show in your area.
I try to give those that disagree with carrying knives a bit of edge-u-cation myself; those that are condescending, spiteful, and mean, I'm not above giving an "up yours." I don't respond well to ignorant behavior.
If your parents are concerned about knives, perhaps try showing their usefulness around the house. "Hey mom, do you need help with supper?" A good slicer can be used on those green peppers, onion, etc., and will show a perfectly safe, utilitarian manner in which to use your knife---they'll know for sure it's a handy tool, not a scary weapon. There are hundred of other case-specific chores you can help out with by using a knife.
You might decide on carrying traditional patterns---sheeple sometimes go ballistic when I pull out my Spyderco Military for a cutting chore; the reaction is much less drastic if I use my Case Large Stockman in CV.
On the note of knives at school, a pocket check is a good idea. I always check the pockets of my pants before leaving my truck to go inside in the mornings. Any stray knife I find gets locked inside a Samsonite briefcase behind my passenger seat. This covers the legal issue two-fold---the truck is in my dad's name ("I did not knowingly possess the knife---it's my dad's truck.") and the briefcase requires a second searchwarrant and does not give the school any right to search it (this is at least the case in Ohio).
Just be careful, be respectful, and be responsible.
Good luck.
Other don't have to enjoy your knives---that's your job only. If you need someone to share your knives with, post your pictures here or go to a show in your area.
I try to give those that disagree with carrying knives a bit of edge-u-cation myself; those that are condescending, spiteful, and mean, I'm not above giving an "up yours." I don't respond well to ignorant behavior.
If your parents are concerned about knives, perhaps try showing their usefulness around the house. "Hey mom, do you need help with supper?" A good slicer can be used on those green peppers, onion, etc., and will show a perfectly safe, utilitarian manner in which to use your knife---they'll know for sure it's a handy tool, not a scary weapon. There are hundred of other case-specific chores you can help out with by using a knife.
You might decide on carrying traditional patterns---sheeple sometimes go ballistic when I pull out my Spyderco Military for a cutting chore; the reaction is much less drastic if I use my Case Large Stockman in CV.
On the note of knives at school, a pocket check is a good idea. I always check the pockets of my pants before leaving my truck to go inside in the mornings. Any stray knife I find gets locked inside a Samsonite briefcase behind my passenger seat. This covers the legal issue two-fold---the truck is in my dad's name ("I did not knowingly possess the knife---it's my dad's truck.") and the briefcase requires a second searchwarrant and does not give the school any right to search it (this is at least the case in Ohio).
Just be careful, be respectful, and be responsible.
Good luck.
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I've been blessed with the innate ability to not give a shit what a person thinks about me.
Im not stupid though. Im not going to pull a BM710 in front of grandma blue hair just to cut a tag or open some M&Ms. Thats what the BM943 or Ladybug3 on my keys is for.
But theres not going to be a bit of after thought of it if it does happen.
Im not stupid though. Im not going to pull a BM710 in front of grandma blue hair just to cut a tag or open some M&Ms. Thats what the BM943 or Ladybug3 on my keys is for.
But theres not going to be a bit of after thought of it if it does happen.
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......that's what parents do....remind their children to be careful, teach them the rules, and set boundries. It won't stop until you are living under your own roof and paying your your own bills. In the mean time keep living up to the trust you wish they would show you.
That doesn't mean I don't get your frustration.
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