Ever hand someone a knife and immediately regret your choice?

Jason B. said:
Was at a bday party and a lady asked if anyone had a knife. I usually dont let people borrow my knives because they are very sharp. So I asked, what can I cut for you? She said, "I need to remove this screw" I politely said no and she looked at me like i was the crazy one. I was carrying a Microtech troodon...
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If it was the big Combat Troodon, it would’ve almost been worth handing it over, just to see the look on her face!
(I said ALMOST)
😁
 
I have loaned knives to folks in the past (decades ago) and learned my lesson. I ask what they need it for. I then choose the appropriate tool from my LM Wave or Two Sun Ti pry bar ($25ish). If it is to cut something, they usually get the serrated blade because that is usually my personal, 3rd option behind my main pocketknife and the plain edge LM blade. To pry, they get the pry bar.
 
gazz98 said:
I have loaned knives to folks in the past (decades ago) and learned my lesson. I ask what they need it for. I then choose the appropriate tool from my LM Wave or Two Sun Ti pry bar ($25ish). If it is to cut something, they usually get the serrated blade because that is usually my personal, 3rd option behind my main pocketknife and the plain edge LM blade. To pry, they get the pry bar.
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Maybe I’m slow, or something but how do people equate a knife with a prybar or screwdriver? If at work, I need something like that. I will ask someone if they have a Leatherman tool? Never a knife.

My brain cannot even sit here and comprehend this………

It’s like asking someone to help change a tire and they say sure let me grab my BigMac:rolleyes:
 
I’ve had a few instant regrets. Had a very thin assisted flipper, buddy at work asked for a knife. I asked what for ? He just gave me a look and said “can I use your knife” ?
Handed it to him and immediately tried to pry out something (don’t remember what it was) my jaw dropped watching that. He handed it back said thanks and walked away.
The tip was bent to side :( .

Most family hands me stuff during birthdays and Christmas. But I would lend my knife out on these occasions.
 
CrakkedCranium said:
Maybe I’m slow, or something but how do people equate a knife with a prybar or screwdriver?

My brain cannot even sit here and comprehend this………
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Really? I have worked in IT/data centers for 25+ years. My co-workers fall into 2 categories: those that love, maintain, and use tools properly and those that: use knives to try to pry open the CD player on their PC because the eject button didn't open, the office guy who is trying to open the drawer on his desk that is stuck, coffee machine filter stuck in the coffee maker, people that can't tell the difference between plastic strapping and metal banding on boxes, etc etc.
 
CrakkedCranium said:
That just happened to me at work, on my break. A coworker asked me if he could look my spyderco PM2. I said sure. Within two seconds I regretted my decision. He decided to be like Bruce Lee with his arm, and swing it out to his right as he opened it up instead of just using his thumb. He almost stabbed the foreman in the arm.:eek: I looked at the foreman and just said, he’s a grown man, I don’t have any strings attached to him. Foreman called him a few choice words, I got my knife back. ;)

So yeah, how’s your day starting off?
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Hahaha
yeeeee ya .

I was going to say : I'm the guy that "new guys" ask to borrow a tool and I just stare at them like . . . well . . . it's not a friendly look . (there are racks and racks of tools they are supposed to use but can't be bothered to search for . )

The most fun I have is I set up a safe cutting task , put tape and cones around the perimeter , then hand them a reprofiled and sharpened edge (and polished) and ask them to cut a good size cord or some such . The work is fixed to something like a vise . They hold the other end of the cord .

They screw up their face , stick their tongue in the corner of their mouth and get set to heave to . . .
then it cuts through so easy they are startled and look at the work like "WHAT JUST HAPPENED ? Did the cord break ?"

Usually that is after they have made some comment about knives or ask about some such .

One guy just kept going cut after cut . . . is this real ? Is this a magic trick ?

Then I expect them to buy a knife , get into sharpening . . . become like . . . well . . . us .
That never happens .😞
 
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Loaned my wife my Victorinox Alox Pioneer Electrician. She really liked it. And kept it. I still get to see when it needs sharpening. I realized my error the first time she asked me to sharpen "her knife", and that was the one she handed me. That's when I realized "Oh..."
 
Blues said:
I never hand over a knife that means something to me unless I know the person is "one of ours".
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The few the proud the " US "..............Not many....😉
Boattale said:
Depends on the person. Still trying to remember a bad result. I have lied and said I didn't have a knife on me.
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I just say not for you nowadays......😁
CrakkedCranium said:
Maybe I’m slow, or something but how do people equate a knife with a prybar or screwdriver? If at work, I need something like that. I will ask someone if they have a Leatherman tool? Never a knife.

My brain cannot even sit here and comprehend this………

It’s like asking someone to help change a tire and they say sure let me grab my BigMac:rolleyes:
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Idiots fornicating with bigger idiots multiplies exponentially unfortunately.......
 
Only once. We were butchering a hog and an uncle asked for my knife, seeing how sharp it was. It is a Dozier. After making the cut, he carelessly tossed it onto the gravel driveway.

After that, I just say "no" without any explanation.
 
sodak said:
Only once. We were butchering a hog and an uncle asked for my knife, seeing how sharp it was. It is a Dozier. After making the cut, he carelessly tossed it onto the gravel driveway.

After that, I just say "no" without any explanation.
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That’s like cooking a nice meal and then tossing the pots and pans into the backyard after serving the food. Bewildering!
 
sodak said:
Only once. We were butchering a hog and an uncle asked for my knife, seeing how sharp it was. It is a Dozier. After making the cut, he carelessly tossed it onto the gravel driveway.

After that, I just say "no" without any explanation.
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Oh, that reminds me of a time when I was teaching a buddy how to field dress a deer he shot. I let him use my Dozier skinner (produced by Boker) and, when finished, he tried to stick the knife tip-down into the dirt like they do in the movies. The "dirt" there was a little brown dust lightly sprinkled onto solid limestone and chert. Fortunately it didn't damage the tip too badly, mostly just put some dings in the edge and rolled the very tip.

I tore into him pretty good in response. It wasn't an expensive knife, but it was a matter of principle. I'd might as well instruct him properly before he could do more damage.
 
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