EDC loaning

[FortyTwoBlades]

I usually just cut whatever it is for them.

 

[Peter Parker]

If I know them I hand them my secondary EDC, usually my FRN Dragonfly.

 

[rmc85]

Only to people I know and only if its going to used for cutting something reasonable.

 

[Gmountain]

I've stopped unless they know how not to ruin it. As soon as I give people a knife, they would start trying to flick it open. Really ticks me off.

 

[highvoltage]

I saw a co-worker cut himself with a borrowed knife at an past job. It ended worse for the guy who loaned the knife than the guy who got cut. I won't loan my knife to anyone, and I get asked a lot at work because I have a "cool" knife the guys want to check out. I'll gladly show it to them, and tell about it's merits, but I won't let anyone use it. My company is pretty tolerant so far when it comes to knives, so the last thing I'd want is for someone to slip with my knife and ruin it.

 

[godot]

If I'm working, I always carry a boxcutter and a couple of those cheap disposable pens they give away at conventions. If someones asks to borrow a pen or knife, I give them those.

 

[pvicenzi]

I rarely loan a knife and only my brother can use one of my good ones. Too many people think a knife is for chopping, and prying.

 

[Sep]

I EDC a cheap SAK to cover these things. If an attractive girl happens to need it and like it, BF ethics require me to give it to her.

 

[p_mcmanis]

Im always the one borrowing lol.

Eh but if its one of mine it depends. I always have those perscription swiss army knives that are thrown at my dad (same with pens) that are my loaners (same with the pens again lol) since its pretty hard to hurt yourself with one of those and everyone's used ones before.

If its a bigger task then I just do it myself. Something needs to be opened? "hand it here" or "here Ill do that for you" are always good enough, no one wants to look like a cock and refuse a bit of help once theyve asked for it.

 

[5.56]

All you guys who carry cheap backup knives for the sole purpose of lending them out are truly knuts.

That being said, I will never hand over my nice EDC to a knife knoob, I'll simply offer to cut whatever needs cutting. I enjoy helping the helpless.

Worst case scenario I always have a Vic classic on my keychain that they can use, but it's not intended to be a loaner knife, it's my nail file, scissors, toothpick, and tweezers.

I hope this doesn't sound too hypocritical.

 

[p_mcmanis]

All you guys who carry cheap backup knives for the sole purpose of lending them out are truly knuts.

That being said, I will never hand over my nice EDC to a knife knoob, I'll simply offer to cut whatever needs cutting. I enjoy helping the helpless.

Worst case scenario I always have a Vic classic on my keychain that they can use, but it's not intended to be a loaner knife, it's my nail file, scissors, toothpick, and tweezers.

I hope this doesn't sound too hypocritical.

I dont think anyone is carrying knives around with the sole intent purpose of loaning them out in lieu of their better knife. you just loan people the one that they arent going to hurt themselves with, exactly as you do.

 

[knivesandguns]

Only to my friends that forgot to carry theirs, or if they just got out of school. These are friends that I know/trust and have equivalent knives, so if they ruined mine, theirs would be mine.

Otherwise, I'll do the cutting. No need for unnecessary risk.

 

[Sep]

All you guys who carry cheap backup knives for the sole purpose of lending them out are truly knuts.

That being said, I will never hand over my nice EDC to a knife knoob, I'll simply offer to cut whatever needs cutting. I enjoy helping the helpless.

Worst case scenario I always have a Vic classic on my keychain that they can use, but it's not intended to be a loaner knife, it's my nail file, scissors, toothpick, and tweezers.

I hope this doesn't sound too hypocritical.

Well, my SAK is not just a loaner. It's also a can opener, a clean / food knife, and a tool to use in politically correct places. When the receptionist needs help opening a little carton box, I'd be freaking her out if I use an Endura.

 

[knarfeng]

how do you guys answer when someone wants to borrow your personal EDC? " F*CK YOU!!! " or " i dont have one ". or maybe have a " loaner " on hand.

My answer depends on who is asking.

I have friends who understand tools and their use. If one of them asks, I dig a knife out of my pocket and hand it to them.

I have friends who don't understand tools and their use. If one of them asks, I ask what they need cut and offer to cut it for them.


I don't cuss folks out for asking to borrow a knife.
I don't lie.

 

[RetiredGuns]

This is the extent of my loaning:

"You gotta knife?"
"Yep" (hands knife to user)
User cuts tape off of box
My hand comes back out with an open palm
Knife slides back into pocket with skill that "loanee" will never experience.

 

[p_mcmanis]

Knife slides back into pocket with skill that "loanee" will never experience.

People have many reasons for not carrying a knife. It is not wise to assume that just because someone does not carry they have poor knife handling skills.

For all you know, they may be a head/sous-chef at a nice restraunt who could cut the top layer of your skin off without you feeling it.

 

[RetiredGuns]

People have many reasons for not carrying a knife. It is not wise to assume that just because someone does not carry they have poor knife handling skills.

For all you know, they may be a head/sous-chef at a nice restraunt who could cut the top layer of your skin off without you feeling it.

Seeing as though I have worked with the same folks for 8 years...no sushi chefs among them. Most of the time they are a good inch off the seem!

 

[p_mcmanis]

Seeing as though I have worked with the same folks for 8 years...no sushi chefs among them. Most of the time they are a good inch off the seem!

well I got the idea that you were talking about specific individuals but we do meet new people all the time.

 

[Habbekuk]

I mostly carry an Opinel and have no problem loaning it. I just say it may be sharp.

 

[Foilist]

I usually just cut whatever it is for them.

I also make their cut for them if it is someone I don't know, unless it is something very light, simple and unabusive. If it is someone I trust to use a knife properly, I'll go ahead and hand it over.