Funny things non knife people say.

"Is this thing sharp?" Usually asked as they are running their finger down the edge, an instant before they partially sever it. :rolleyes: I'd love to reply, "Well, I guess you just answered your own question...":D
 
Not a knife response, but I brought my ruger 22/45 into a nut and bolt shop because I needed some screws for the scope mount. It has an aluminum blac PAC lite barrel with the compensator. The store owner asked me if I was a professional hit man. Lol....
 
"How many knives do you actually carry?"

I always answer with one less than I am actually carrying:)
 
My wife used to give me a hard time about collecting knives and always carrying one everywhere I go....

..until I gave her a small SAK for her purse/keys. Protested a blue streak that I was just wasting money and she didn't want it....at first. Now she admits she uses it ALL the time.

Only time on record I was right with her
 
Also - I get the "why do you need a weapon?" Question a lot. I just roll my eyes.

And when people ask me how much I paid I lie by 50% and tell them they're not at Wall Mart
 
A co-worker of mine asked me why I use a knife when our employer provides us with box cutters and went on to tell me there's no reason to carry a knife like mine in a "civilized society". Well, the knife I was using was Spyderco Dragonfly ZDP-189 which has a 2.25" blade. You should have seen his face when I flicked open my Microtech Socom Delta.

My larger folders have quite a polarizing effect at work. Luckily my co-workers know I'm a level-headed, nice guy. On daily basis I carry my Dragonfly and a large folder. Honestly, the Dragonfly gets used more than any of my knives.

After showing someone my two knives they asked to see my boot knife. Not that I actually have one. That gave me good chuckle. But I've basically embraced the whole EDC prepared for anything stereotype at work. Need a flashlight? Need a blade? Need pliers? Need a pen? Need some paracord? Etc, etc.

Hands down, the funniest thing I've heard from a co-worker was a while back. After I showed him my newly purchased Socom Delta he went on to tell me I absolutely had to look up this knife website that would blow my mind... BudK.com. I thanked him and told him he should look up Microtech and Chris Reeve Knives. Next time I saw him he asked to see my Socom Delta again and seemed to hold it with a bit more admiration than before.
 
MaxFactor said:
A co-worker of mine asked me why I use a knife when our employer provides us with box cutters and went on to tell me there's no reason to carry a knife like mine in a "civilized society". Well, the knife I was using was Spyderco Dragonfly ZDP-189 which has a 2.25" blade. You should have seen his face when I flicked open my Microtech Socom Delta.

My larger folders have quite a polarizing effect at work. Luckily my co-workers know I'm a level-headed, nice guy. On daily basis I carry my Dragonfly and a large folder. Honestly, the Dragonfly gets used more than any of my knives.

After showing someone my two knives they asked to see my boot knife. Not that I actually have one. That gave me good chuckle. But I've basically embraced the whole EDC prepared for anything stereotype at work. Need a flashlight? Need a blade? Need a pen? Need some paracord? Etc, etc.

Hands down, the funniest thing I've heard from a co-worker was a while back. After I showed him my newly purchased Socom Delta he went on to tell me I absolutely had to look up this knife website that would blow my mind... BudK.com. I thanked him and told him he should look up Microtech and Chris Reeve Knives. Next time I saw him he asked to see my Socom Delta again and seemed to hold it with a bit more admiration than before.
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That is hilarious haha!
 
Waldamir said:
Why not? lol
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exactly my usual response
I will explain why for each of the 3 (usually) that I carry, but I have it down to an art for explaining quickly

or my favorite, to a guy who knew me well enough that I was comfortable saying this, well, one can reach your heart and one has a saw on it...and let him draw his own conclusion till I couldn't help but start cracking up
 
bwall85 said:
And when people ask me how much I paid I lie by 50% and tell them they're not at Wall Mart
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Haha, I do the same. Especially with my Grandpa who also likes knives. When I visit he always wants to check out my knife and if it's a new one he asks me how much it costs and where it's made. I always tell him I bought it for $20, and then he looks at me and calls me a bullshitter. He's 83 but he's still sharp as ever.

To stay on topic, I was helping my Mom prep Easter dinner tonight and I used my Strider to cut some rope for her and when she seen it she said "damn that thing is a weapon! I need to get one of those for my late night jogs".
 
Was told that my SAK was not allowed. Can't remember if the person called it a weapon or not. I thought of the Kershaw Rake that an other co worker was carrying.
 
Someone:"Hey those Smith&Wesson knives must be real high quality, since their guns are so good"
Then I explain S&W doesn't actually make the knives.
OR
Someone:"Why is your knife SO sharp?"
Me:"because that's the only functional purpose a knife serves, might as well be good at it"
OR
While they're handling my TiLT.
Someone:"This is real nice quality. You must have spent around $50 for it"
Me:"More like $300+"
*Slowly and cautiously hands it back to me.*
 
"Is that your stabbin knife?"

Asked by a Co-worker watching me cut through zip ties with a Purple Spyderco Endura
 
I was with some friends once and this kid looks at my pocket, sees my shiny pm2 clip and yells "Thats a weapon!!!! :O" or when I was at pizza pizza with my friend and they didnt have any plates so I cut up the pizza box to serve as two plates and he says in a hushed tone "Put that thing away, your gonna get us kicked out!" and I say "dude just shut up, sit down, and eat your pizza. Its a pocket knife, not an assault rifle." or, the stupidest one may have been "Is this the sharp side?" as she runs her finger along it and cuts herself. Worst thing is, it was a slip joint....lol OH or I was on a hike with a few friends and this girl asks to see my knife so I hand it to her and she tries to cut down a tree with it. I dont mean she tried to chop away at it, baton, or even whittle down to the point where the sapling would snap. She took it, ran the edge along the tree like its a freakin saw, looks at the thin slit in the tree and says "its so dull!! you need to sharpen it..."
 
BladeChick777 said:
This one reminded me of when I was at this Halloween Party and these country boys were playing with a cheap POS Smith and Wesson. It was ridiculously shaped, had horrid serrations, and was spring assisted. They were talking about knives and how $35 was a good price for that Smith and Wesson. I went over and pulled out my Large Sebenza. They all oohed and ahhed over it for a minute and one boy says "This one's spring assisted, is yours?" I said "No, I don't need it to be, it opens fast enough, and it's my favorite." Well another boy says "That one is REALLY nice!! Is that a Kershaw?!"

I stared at him a minute and slowly replied "No... it's a Chris Reeve Large Sebenza.. You should look them up sometime if you like them."

If he ever looked them up I'm pretty sure he would have to take a double take when looking at the price lol.
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That's really funny. :D

I am sure he would have passed out once he saw the price. ;)
 
That's a nice knife.... You made that, that mammoth stuff looks like the same thing I have on my buck lock back.
 
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