Embarrising moments in sheeple history

I had a similar situation today. I was at Costco getting a slice of pizza, and as usual the place was packed. In an attempt to put my wallet into my front right pocket, my Camillus Heat fell out and because of the AO mechanism, it snapped open when it hit the groud. The next thing I heard was a guy who semi-yelled "whoah!". I just picked it up, closed it with one hand and put it back in my pocket. It really didn't help that I had my Raiders jersey on (it's mandatory, I'm from Oakland and proud of it), people have a tendency to stereotype the Raider Nation as crazy folks. But I really don't care who freaks out because I carry a knife, it's their emotions and energy, they can waste it any way they see fit.
 
My wife had knee surgery on Tuesday, and as they were preparing to release her, one of the med techs brought out a pair of new crutches in plastic packaging, and proceeded to try to open them using his fingers. Noticing that he was struggling I took out my Schrade Old Timer Senior Stockman, opened the spey blade and offered it to him. He got this look of distaste on his face, shook his head, and continued to struggle with the plastic wrapping with his fingers. I'm still not sure what that was all about.
 
Not really embarrassing, but I was at a picnic and someone wanted to cut a 2 liter bottle in half to use as a water dish for their dog. These people know me well enough that they just come to me for a knife. However, when I handed him my Super CQC-7 he had a strange WTF look on his face.:D
 
Reading this thread it suddenly came to me that too many folks here are proud of their clumsiness. You guys should be more aware of the knife in your pocket than to allow it to fall uncontrolled. I cannot recall ever dropping my EDC. I learned long ago that gravity works, I don't need to check it.

I don't see this thread being about sheeple so much as knife owners who drop their blades -- not cool.
 
ras said:
Reading this thread it suddenly came to me that too many folks here are proud of their clumsiness. You guys should be more aware of the knife in your pocket than to allow it to fall uncontrolled. I cannot recall ever dropping my EDC. I learned long ago that gravity works, I don't need to check it.

I don't see this thread being about sheeple so much as knife owners who drop their blades -- not cool.
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waaaaaaaaaa my motor skills are less than great :(

i'm am dwarfed by pure greatness that is RAS and his ability to not be as clumsy as I :(

time to go drown in my tears, which happens to taste like the juices of a virgin sororiety girl .. one helluva way to die if you ask me :)

bring on the death !!
 
Most of the folks who you want to see as sheeple are probably just concerned that someone so clumsy would actually carry a knife. Between your attitude and Midget's left foot I can see the rationale in folks being concerned with people carrying and dropping large and AO folders. It's not a matter of them being embarrassed so much as their being legitimately concerned that someone other than you could be injured by your lax attitude in controlling your tools.

I don't think of it as being great but of being aware. If you aren't aware of the tools you keep in your pockets and on your belt, how are you on situational awareness?
 
ras said:
Most of the folks who you want to see as sheeple are probably just concerned that someone so clumsy would actually carry a knife. Between your attitude and Midget's left foot I can see the rationale in folks being concerned with people carrying and dropping large and AO folders. It's not a matter of them being embarrassed so much as their being legitimately concerned that someone other than you could be injured by your lax attitude in controlling your tools.

I don't think of it as being great but of being aware. If you aren't aware of the tools you keep in your pockets and on your belt, how are you on situational awareness?
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So let me get this straight, because you've never made this particular mistake, everyone who has must be clumsy, irresponsible and completely unaware of their surroundings?

You sound a little full of yourself there. I've never dropped my cell phone before, but I don't go around talking about how dumb and clumsy everyone is who has just because I haven't made that mistake before. I suppose every mistake you've never made creates the rules on how the world must work. This was the first time I've ever dropped my knife, in public or private. What are we supposed to do when we make a mistake- beg for forgiveness? No one said that they were proud to drop their knife. Get over yourself.
 
your such an ignoramus lol ,

btw lighten up a bit ras :)

i'm not perfect thats a fact .. i coulndt even drown my self in virgin juices ,
i've come to cope with the fact i'm a failure in your eyes for my knife falling on 3 occasions :(

;) lol
 
ignoramus said:
So let me get this straight, because you've never made this particular mistake, everyone who has must be clumsy, irresponsible and completely unaware of their surroundings?

You sound a little full of yourself there. I've never dropped my cell phone before, but I don't go around talking about how dumb and clumsy everyone is who has just because I haven't made that mistake before. I suppose every mistake you've never made creates the rules on how the world must work. This was the first time I've ever dropped my knife, in public or private. What are we supposed to do when we make a mistake- beg for forgiveness? No one said that they were proud to drop their knife. Get over yourself.
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One drop is no big deal, but SJS seems to make a habit of it. Dropping an AO in a crowd is a big deal if it makes contact. Not caring what others think is also a mistake because laws get changed by other people. Next thing you know there'll be a new law on the books about AO knives and you won't have a clue what the problem is, except that your new AO just became a safe queen. Maybe I do need to lighten up but I've seen too many new laws just appear because the Sheeple needed to feel safe.
 
ras said:
One drop is no big deal, but SJS seems to make a habit of it. Dropping an AO in a crowd is a big deal if it makes contact. Not caring what others think is also a mistake because laws get changed by other people. Next thing you know there'll be a new law on the books about AO knives and you won't have a clue what the problem is, except that your new AO just became a safe queen. Maybe I do need to lighten up but I've seen too many new laws just appear because the Sheeple needed to feel safe.
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You make some really good points.
 
3 incidents in my entire life hardly make me less a responsible EDC'r , i just dont live up to your expectations ras :(

wheres that length of rope i just had ? ;)
 
talonturbo said:
I have a DB and it must have sucked for pie. Unless you wanted to smash it. Only blade on ya or what?? :rolleyes:

Seriously though, sorry to see it landed pointy end down.
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DB was ok for pie. not great, but it does the job; and no matter how pretty food is when it's served, it all comes out looking the same. :D

as for my only blade on me, yes. i generally only edc one knife, and it's usually my strider SA or DB. the only silverware i own is my titanium spork, my titanium chopsticks, and whatever knife i'm EDCing at the time. i'm a single guy, college + army reserve, and the minimalist lifestyle is pretty nice.
 
Accidents do happen, but most are preventable. Going after a cherry pie with a Strider is a bit overkill though. A standard table knife would be up to the task of attacking a cherry pie. Really though you can use any knife you want; as long as it's your own foot that's sliced, no foul. The problems come up when you drop that knife and it's someone else's foot. "That's life" probably won't answer the mail.
 
ras said:
Accidents do happen, but most are preventable. Going after a cherry pie with a Strider is a bit overkill though. A standard table knife would be up to the task of attacking a cherry pie. Really though you can use any knife you want; as long as it's your own foot that's sliced, no foul. The problems come up when you drop that knife and it's someone else's foot. "That's life" probably won't answer the mail.
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lol soo much RAS , best reply yet ;)

thats life .. POST MARKED RETURN TO SENDER ;)
 
longbeachguy said:
My wife had knee surgery on Tuesday, and as they were preparing to release her, one of the med techs brought out a pair of new crutches in plastic packaging, and proceeded to try to open them using his fingers. Noticing that he was struggling I took out my Schrade Old Timer Senior Stockman, opened the spey blade and offered it to him. He got this look of distaste on his face, shook his head, and continued to struggle with the plastic wrapping with his fingers. I'm still not sure what that was all about.
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See that's exactly the reaction that pisses me off. Bet the chooch eats his steak by ripping it apart with his fingers or using his keys. FA-Q I say! Make my wife wait any longer while dinking w/the plastic and I'll do it myself. GIMME THAT! :mad: :D
 
GFarrell3 said:
See that's exactly the reaction that pisses me off. Bet the chooch eats his steak by ripping it apart with his fingers or using his keys. FA-Q I say! Make my wife wait any longer while dinking w/the plastic and I'll do it myself. GIMME THAT! :mad: :D
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Probably eats pre-chewed tofu. :thumbdn:
 
A guy I used to work with had a reaction like that to me when I offered. He scoffs and says I don't need that I got keys! Yeah guy, this time it's a box.
 
This happened some years ago...........

I once carried a Swisschamp to work (and everywhere else, for that matter). Once, a co-worker got that wide-eyed, indignant look when I used the blade to cut a sandwich. Sure enough, there was the 'Oh my god, what do you need that for?' I didn't even answer and pretty much ignored her (expalined such to her days before). Later, she was trying to get into some box and stopped to stare at her finger because she broke a nail. I just stood there and watched her claw at the box with her busted nail. After she got the box open, I used that same blade from before and pretended to clean my fingernails; smiling the whole time. She just stared with a nice, irritated look. I walked away. Afterwards, she never said anything when I used the 'Champ. :thumbup:
 
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