Cardboard boxes at work

[Josh K]

As I've said before, cardboard wreaks havoc on a knife's edge, no matter what the steel. I understand that a knife is meant for using, but sometimes I just don't want to use my fine edge for cutting up boxes, especially if my knife is made from one of the supersteels like S30V. Putting on a nice, bragging edge is a PITA with the newer steels and it takes more effort.

I do use my knives for cardboard though. I have a Mooremaker sodbuster in 1095 that is just perfect for that task. The 1095 takes a screaming sharp edge, and the thin blade zips through cardboard. Best of all, it takes little effort to sharpen, at least compared to modern stainless steels.

I've got a little Landi PSK in 1095 that takes an amazing edge. Perfect for the occasional box.

 

[dextersp1]

Some days, ripping wasn't going to work out so well; ever spend a day ripping apart boxes after hitting the gym first for a work-out of heavy bench press, rows, curls, pull-ups, and tricep extensions? Sometimes, all you'll do is tear a tendon if you over-exer after all that exercise.
I would jump to conclusion about the physical capability of people because they prefer the use of a tool.

And I guess if a person was in a car accident and had both their arms broken it would be pretty difficult also. Or if... or if...

 

[stabman]

And I guess if a person was in a car accident and had both their arms broken it would be pretty difficult also. Or if... or if...

Tad lame example of what ifs there bud.
Do you regularly get in car accidents? Get your arms broken much?
And while we're at it, if your arms are busted, you won't be ripping apart boxes with your bare hands, eh?
Strange how I've never been in an accident and gotten my arms busted, but I HAVE gone to work after a really strenuous weight lifting session. One seems far more likely than the other.
But that doesn't mix well with wanting to belittle people for using their brains and an appropriate tool for the job, does it?

 

[dextersp1]

Strange how I've never been in an accident and gotten my arms busted, but I HAVE gone to work after a really strenuous weight lifting session. One seems far more likely than the other.
But that doesn't mix well with wanting to belittle people for using their brains and an appropriate tool for the job, does it?

Lighten up - it isn't about belittling anyone.

It is about having a little fun about interjecting an extremely specific situation into a general discussion to make a point.