Everyday carry vs everyday use?

EngrSorenson said:
I think OP is lamenting the fact that he doesn't use his knife more compared to how often he carries it.
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DavidABQ said:
I can understand that. Some occupations require more knife use than others. I guess the OP could go around their workplace asking others if they need anything cut?
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Wasn't really lamenting the lack of use, although it would be nice to have more opportunities. Just struck me one day when I took the knife out of my pocket to put it away and realized I hadn't used it at all. Certainly not going to stop me from carrying one though.

And I work from home, so opening packages and cutting down boxes are the typical uses, but that's not nearly everyday.
 
jlauffer said:
Wasn't really lamenting the lack of use, although it would be nice to have more opportunities. Just struck me one day when I took the knife out of my pocket to put it away and realized I hadn't used it at all. Certainly not going to stop me from carrying one though.

And I work from home, so opening packages and cutting down boxes are the typical uses, but that's not nearly everyday.
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You might claim that this is a simple post with a casual observation, but it's so much more.

Lamenting isn't the right word, you're absolutely right- it's more complex.
You're troubled... Sad... frustrated... even downright furious that you carry a knife every day and yet only get to use it once in a while.
You're wrestling with the realization of your own mortality and the feeling that you still have so many more things left that you want to cut.
The walls are closing in on you and not even MagnaCut can liberate you.

I've been there, man. I call it "Monday".
 
EngrSorenson said:
You might claim that this is a simple post with a casual observation, but it's so much more.

Lamenting isn't the right word, you're absolutely right- it's more complex.
You're troubled... Sad... frustrated... even downright furious that you carry a knife every day and yet only get to use it once in a while.
You're wrestling with the realization of your own mortality and the feeling that you still have so many more things left that you want to cut.
The walls are closing in on you and not even MagnaCut can liberate you.

I've been there, man. I call it "Monday".
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Without more routine use, I worry I'll snap and become this guy🥺

 
For those who use their knives less than they prefer to use them: keep a bunch of cash register receipts and pieces of para cord with you. Those things have to be cut many times before they can be thrown away or recycled. It's not just your duty . . . it's your responsibility.
 
If my job didn’t have a need for a knife I would definitely take up a hobby or craft that required a knife. I can think of several ways or things to use a knife. There’s camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, whittling, crafts, mushroom hunting, heck even the kitchen has a need if you eat or prepare food.

I don’t know maybe you just have to have a desire or make a decision to do what it takes. If I liked flying a kite I’d be about making one.
 
We need a thread entitled: "What did you use your knife for today where a knife wasn't needed at all?";)

Mine for today is cutting the head off a cigar. Couldn't just bite the pigtail off and couldn't be bothered to go get my cigar cutter...:p

Note: I tried to upload an image via the photo icon and inserting url link there but won't work using Imgur or Imgbox (I don't have or want a Flickr account). I checked several threads on how to do it but can't figure it out. 🤔
 
DangerZone98 said:
*Sees a non-knife person open a bag of chips like a normal person.
Me: “So uncivilized.”
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He's going to get through a quarter of the bag, and then every time he reaches in it's crinkle, crackle. I hope he's not watching a movie with anyone. Or he could just use a sharp knife to zip two inches off the bag, and select which chip he wants next by sight, rinse and repeat every few oz. Maybe four times for a big bag. Then tape up what he's going to save for later.
 
David Mary said:
He's going to get through a quarter of the bag, and then every time he reaches in it's crinkle, crackle. I hope he's not watching a movie with anyone. Or he could just use a sharp knife to zip two inches off the bag, and select which chip he wants next by sight, rinse and repeat every few oz. Maybe four times for a big bag. Then tape up what he's going to save for later.
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And it’s just this that upsets my wife, she would rather cut the corner off the bag with scissors fold the corner over when done and put a clip on the bag.😱
 
David Mary said:
He's going to get through a quarter of the bag, and then every time he reaches in it's crinkle, crackle. I hope he's not watching a movie with anyone. Or he could just use a sharp knife to zip two inches off the bag, and select which chip he wants next by sight, rinse and repeat every few oz. Maybe four times for a big bag. Then tape up what he's going to save for later.
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T-ttt-tape up a bag of chips for later consumption?! How dreadful.

Knives are super useful for opening those pesky hot sauce sachets.
 
rhino said:
My version of that is calling them a savage. When I see someone open a package with key, I die a little on the inside.
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I try not to laugh when I see someone using their teeth to open a package, or struggle as they try to gnaw the safety seal off a bottle of aspirin like a ravenous wolf chewing a bone.

But I do find it amusing. 😁
 
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