funny things "non-knife guys" may say

al g blenny said:
I was working on a pond and pulled out a ZT 0560. The lady got all weirded out and asked what I planned to do with a knife that big. I proceeded to cut through a piece of vinyl tube and said "cut through this pipe". She was acting like I planned to stab someone. Then she told me I should get something less scary. That's what I get for living and working in the San Fransico area. Lots of ignorant hippy types that are afraid of tools. On a side note, one time I was wearing a shirt with a gun on it and I had a lady tell me my shirt was scaring her. With fools like these it's no surprise kids are getting expelled for biting pop tarts into the shape of a gun. What is this world coming to?
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I'm getting the notion you probably should have been taking out that knife to stab someone...
 
Here in Texas, it isn't as bad. They either are intrigued or tell you to get a griptilian.
 
orixa said:
Why do people make fun of others not knowing how to close a frame/liner lock knife? First of all, it's somebody else's knife and when you see something that's locked up, most people won't think by forcing a piece of metal one way is a good idea. It's just a common mindset that you don't bend a piece of metal to force a result, you'd look for pins, hinges and catches. When I couldn't figure out something in front of my friends they wouldn't think I'm mentally retarded, they just show me.
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Who said we think they are retarded? Like I said, it makes them think about the mechanics. If someone shows interest in one of my knives, I want to encourage them. Having them figure it out might get them to appreciate how well made it is. It's sort of like the guy that says "nice bike" to anyone with a motorcycle when they don't actually know anything about the bikes quality. Better to let them go for a spin (on the back) and have them appreciate it. You let someone hold a knife for a few seconds and hand it back? What have they learned?
Who said we sit there and laugh at them? Probably not a good idea to point and laugh at the guy holding the knife.
 
My favorite is always the dumbfounded look along with saying, "HOW MUCH?!"

My least favorite is someone taking a knife to inspect it, and then making wild slashing motions as if that's the only thing it's designed for. I mean come on, we only do that every now and then.
 
I was discussing kitchen knives with an employee today and ceramic blades came up.
He immediately told me how ceramic knives are awesome and that cutting yourself with one will make you bleed a lot longer than a steel knife.
BAAHAAAHA. I just nodded an walked away to avoid embarrassing him.
 
al g blenny said:
I was working on a pond and pulled out a ZT 0560. The lady got all weirded out and asked what I planned to do with a knife that big. I proceeded to cut through a piece of vinyl tube and said "cut through this pipe". She was acting like I planned to stab someone. Then she told me I should get something less scary. That's what I get for living and working in the San Fransico area. Lots of ignorant hippy types that are afraid of tools. On a side note, one time I was wearing a shirt with a gun on it and I had a lady tell me my shirt was scaring her. With fools like these it's no surprise kids are getting expelled for biting pop tarts into the shape of a gun. What is this world coming to?
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Those are my least favorite kinds of people in the entire world... Frustrates me to no end when people are that ignorant. I love hearing "Why would you ever need that?" in regards to guns and knives. I cant even imagine how infuriating it must be to live in California sometimes.
 
I used to work at a retirement facility. I always carry a buck 110 but my wife got me a custom shop 110 with NS bolsters, s30v blade and the indigo royalwood scales. You'd be amazed how many of the elderly residents would say," Oh, that's beautiful!" I love living in the country. :)
 
Bighaze51 said:
I used to work at a retirement facility. I always carry a buck 110 but my wife got me a custom shop 110 with NS bolsters, s30v blade and the indigo royalwood scales. You'd be amazed how many of the elderly residents would say," Oh, that's beautiful!" I love living in the country. :)
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Oh yeah, old folks appreciate a good blade. To them it's a tool, not a Lifetime movie murder weapon.
 
al g blenny said:
I was working on a pond and pulled out a ZT 0560. The lady got all weirded out and asked what I planned to do with a knife that big. I proceeded to cut through a piece of vinyl tube and said "cut through this pipe". She was acting like I planned to stab someone. Then she told me I should get something less scary. That's what I get for living and working in the San Fransico area. Lots of ignorant hippy types that are afraid of tools. On a side note, one time I was wearing a shirt with a gun on it and I had a lady tell me my shirt was scaring her. With fools like these it's no surprise kids are getting expelled for biting pop tarts into the shape of a gun. What is this world coming to?
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I can't tell you how much I desperately wish this was not a true story.
 
I think not wanting your knives flicked open is a bit ridiculous. A knife should be able to take that If it's meant for use. But maybe you all mean something different (purely wrist movement?) By flicking open.

One thing that I recently heard from my brother was:

"Man, you have so many knives."

Funny thing is I know he owns several knives that were more expensive than any of mine.
 
I keep hoping I hear a story abour a kid getting in trouble for having a (insert 'gun or knife' here) shaped like a pop-tart.
 
They ask me why I'm carrying a concealed weapon and that it's a crime to do that because the blade is larger than my hand.
 
ALLHSS said:
I think not wanting your knives flicked open is a bit ridiculous. A knife should be able to take that If it's meant for use. But maybe you all mean something different (purely wrist movement?) By flicking open.

One thing that I recently heard from my brother was:

"Man, you have so many knives."

Funny thing is I know he owns several knives that were more expensive than any of mine.
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Well I can only relate my experience, my friend picked up a custom Tighe frame lock from my knife pack and whipped it open like he was throwing a Frisbee.
( it has a flipper)

Here's another variation of "is that legal?"

Non knife guy opens knife and measures the blade with the palm of his hand, if the blade is bigger than his palm, he says " this is illegal"
 
Being a new member here and having no knowledge of knives and their jargons, this thread certainly intrigues me. The many comments posted here are informative although I personally felt some of them border on being somewhat arrogant maybe. Personally, I don't know much about knives. I don't understand what is jimping and choil, and I can't differentiate between VG10 and S30V. All I know is I got myself a Spyderco Endura many years ago because I needed a knife for my frequent camping trip. I see it more as a tool than a collection piece. Recently I was itching for a replacement and bought myself a Paramilitary 2. The PM2 arrived yesterday and it felt much better than the Endura. The design of the PM2 sparked my curiosity and that was what caused me to google up about knife designs and I that's how I found BF. I signed up here yesterday hoping I will learn more from all you experts. So, I hope you guys would go easy on me.

p.s. Though I know nothing much about knives, I have been eyeing a Sebenza 21 and a Hinderer XM series. They are too pricey for now but who knows?
 
When I was in the Marine Corps, there was a general rule across all bases I was ever on that stated you couldnt carry a knife with a blade over 3", even in a training environment. Certain motivated NCO's would check knives blades against your military ID card and if it was longer, they had the authority to confiscate it or give you something equivalent to a "write up". If you owned a Kabar or similar knife, you were required to check it in to your units armory as a weapon and had to check it out when you wanted it. I can say these rules were rarely followed, but there was always one platoon sergeant somewhere that loved getting guys in trouble. Pretty non-knife if you ask me.
 
Pull out my endura, buddy says that's a nice knife how much was it? I tell them just 60$ it's a steal, vg10steel very ergonomic, and it's a spyderco! They then say whoah looks like frost knife copy. Then I get mad and Then they tell my how the best is Gerber because they can build a log cabin with it, cut bailing wire, and kill 3 raccoons at once with it without even opening the blade because of how sharp it is... Then I feel it and it's dull as all get out.
 
themegajosh09 said:
Pull out my endura, buddy says that's a nice knife how much was it? I tell them just 60$ it's a steal, vg10steel very ergonomic, and it's a spyderco! They then say whoah looks like frost knife copy. Then I get mad and Then they tell my how the best is Gerber because they can build a log cabin with it, cut bailing wire, and kill 3 raccoons at once with it without even opening the blade because of how sharp it is... Then I feel it and it's dull as all get out.
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I don't even try to argue with people like that. I just nod and say, "uh-huh, yup," and then change the subject.
 
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