Favorite Quotes from non-knife people.

[Waldamir]

yesterday I was showing a friend of mine the Gerber instant that I am selling. The first words to leave his mouth was "dude is that a micro tech?!" He also asked the same thing when he saw my PM2.

 

[Adrstout]

I work retail. Once I was counting down the drawer of one of our cashiers and there is a piece of paper that needs cut to be stapled to the receipts (I know, this story is riveting already lol).

I couln't find scissors and pulled out my knife to cut the paper. THe cashier says to me, "Whoa. Are you like a weapons expert or something?" I didn't know how to reply to that. The answer is no but I am interested in both knives and firearms. I just chuckled and said the knife is useful on a daily basis.

 

[dragonist2]

Ha! Head over to the candlepower forums and read what people say to those who edc a flashlight too

When i read everybodies reply when asked why they carry a knife i add "... and then I stabbed him in the neck"

HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! I started doing this and this thread became absolutely hilarious! (even more than it already was)

 

[blame it on god]

I hear this a lot. "Dude, Can't you get arrested for carrying that?"

 

[crazyengineer]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! I started doing this and this thread became absolutely hilarious! (even more than it already was)

you got a link to that thread?

that sounds like a fun read

 

[Cursum Perficio]

Yesterday a workmate that knows I sharpen knives asks if I would sharpen 3 of his kitchen knives for him. Sure thing I say. Then he says "but dont make them too sharp"
...????...

 

[macknife12]

Q."Why do you carry a knife?"
A."Because it makes me more useful than those who don't"

 

[Gadgetaholic]

A repost from the "Clever Knife Sayings?" thread:

A simple pocket knife can be more appealing and usable than a bristling Victorinox...

- actor Stephen Fry.

On his Gadget Man program one of his guest said something about Swiss Army Knives having so many different tools that they became too complicated. It made me wish that Stephen Fry was more of a Victorinox lover and had a Bantam to show that person.
Of course there is always the Classic and with the number of those that are sold there must be many NKP that have a knife on them.

 

[TSilant]

I know this has been done to death conceptually, but...

So my sister whos visiting woke me up at 8am this morning because i received a package. I told her to wake me up if it got here before i woke up because i kinda sorta really wanted the package (and now i have it!). Whilst i shake off delirium, she attempts to open the box its in, and encounters the horrors of that plastic wrapping stuff you can buy.
So, naturally, i unclip this little knife off my pyjama shirt and hand it to her.

She obviously asked why i was sleeping with a knife on my shirt.
To which i now consciously responded, "In case i need to open something with it, or something."
Which is true. I mean, i knew itd happen eventually. I just didnt realize how hilarious i would find it seconds later. And i mean, it payed off. But it occurs to me that its a slightly different situation for the old "Why do you have a knife on you?" *Uses knife you had on you* thing.

 

[simioh]

That's funny TSilant! I couldn't sleep with a knife clipped on me (not that I've tried). I keep one or two on my nightstand.

 

[blame it on god]

Yesterday a workmate that knows I sharpen knives asks if I would sharpen 3 of his kitchen knives for him. Sure thing I say. Then he says "but dont make them too sharp"
...????...

I've actually had a few people tell me that. But when I see what they bring me I understand. Flats on the edge that can be seen from feet away with chips/dings.

 

[TSilant]

That's funny TSilant! I couldn't sleep with a knife clipped on me (not that I've tried). I keep one or two on my nightstand.

But if you need one, youll have to reach over and get it out! That works and all, but wouldnt you rather smile groggily, reach under the covers and produce your favorite Spyderco? Think about it! Psst! The only reason i can sleep with it is because its really really light! : )

 

[Daniel Dorn]

I read this thread a while back, and had an experience today that made me think of it. I used my benchmade rift to open my friends blister pack encased Wally World purchase today. He looks at me as I pull it out and asked " Why do you always carry a knife on you. Are you afraid of someone attacking you?" I handed him his purchase and told him " I could never get the hang of opening stuff with rocks and sticks." He, completely missing my humor, then asks "Why don't you just use your fingers or your teeth?" I asked him back "Why didn't you?" He thought about that for a minute, didn't say anything. He then got out of the car and went back inside. He returned his purchase, we went to the loca A/N surplus, where he used the money from the return to buy himself a griptilian instead .

Best post yet. Awesome outcome!

 

[B.F.U]

How bout this...
Q.Why do you have a knife
A. Well I enjoy how it relates to my philosophical viewpoints.

I'm using this for sure. My girlfriend is real supportive, but sometimes when fired up about a new knife she'll pull out a "but why do you need another one? Its so similar to your others" and I'll use this quote.

 

[B.F.U]

That has to be my number 1 pet peeve, when people assume knives are weapons. Or when people think you have psychological problems for being a knife knut.
Had my mom tell me that im scaring everyone around me with my knife obsession.
Made me feel guilty...
But then I looked at my K55.
What was I thinking about again?

Thestrange looks/responses give me that sometimes.

 

[lilknifekid]

But if you need one, youll have to reach over and get it out! That works and all, but wouldnt you rather smile groggily, reach under the covers and produce your favorite Spyderco? Think about it! Psst! The only reason i can sleep with it is because its really really light! : )

I wouldn't want to risk it coming open in my sleep and cutting me. That would be a hospital trip.

 

[Virre87]

My GF keep asking me why i own a cavalery Saber when i dont like horses

Also some friends make fun of me that i have a knife that cost more then my car

 

[The_Iron_Joe]

My GF keep asking me why i own a cavalery Saber when i dont like horses

Also some friends make fun of me that i have a knife that cost more then my car

Ok, that's pretty funny.

 

[Grampa]

And then my wife, "Why do you need another knife? You already have one."

Why do you need another pair of shoes?

 

[exile82187]

No matter what kind of knife I have, whenever my grandpa ask to borrow my knife he says "hey zach, let me see your SAK for a minute" I have tried explaining the difference between a SAK and every other knife type out there but he continues to ask for my SAK.