Got any knife rules?

[jackknife]

A smart man once told me;

"It doesn't have to be big, just sharp."

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

A smart man once told me;

"It doesn't have to be big, just sharp."

100% agreed.

 

[Matthew W.]

My only rule is probably a common one among knife enthusiasts and that’s to always have one with me in some form. No matter what.

 

[AndreLinoge]

Cut toward the dumbass.

 

[DrRollinstein]

Weird how many people are so against non USA made knives. Yall are missing out big time.

Always carrying a knife shouldnt even need to be mentioned at this point. The amount of hardcore gun bros i know that never have a knife on them is endless.

And i tend to avoid lending mine out. It just seems dangerous to let someone who doesnt have one, use one.
None too small or too big. Say, under 7 inches or above 9, for pocket knives. Fixed blades are different.

 

[CableGirl]

Weird how many people are so against non USA made knives. Yall are missing out big time.

Ive noticed this as well. At one point I actually researched and purchased the most well known knife of different regions. I ended up getting:

Opinel and Duk Duk from France
Puma, Boker, Mercator k55k and many Hoffriz models from Germany
Higonokami from Japan
A Wight & Sons from UK
Mikov Predator from Czech Republic
AGA-Campolin-Zero from Italy
Moraniv from Sweden
The list goes on.......

I am all about pride in my own country but my form of collecting is exploratory and historical. I am interested in whats out there and how it came to be.

As far as my rules:
- I do not loan knives. Most of the members of the circles I am in (Mostly girls and tech heavy guys) would most assuredly hurt themselves or the knife doing something I would call stupid with it. they have proven both.
- I always have at least one on me and it is kept very sharp.
- I buy the best I can of a proven maker for the purpose.
- I do not feel compelled to buy from a Designer heavy maker. I couldn't care less who designed it and will not pay a ridiculous premium based on a designers name. This came from my jeweler days when I knew of designers that hadn't spent any time at a bench and knew very little about how something should function.

 

[FullMetalJackass]

Just variations of rules I enforce with another hobby:

– A knife is always sharp
– A knife has to be maintained sharp. If it is not sharp, it's useless
– Don't point a knife at things you don't want to cut
– The best blade lock feature is between your ears
– Don't cut in the direction of any parts of your body
– Keep them oiled and always ready to be used
– In case of malfunction, discard and use a backup
– Don't lend a knife to someone who does not know how to use it (as in, “duh how do you close that knife?!”)
– A knife is a tool used for cutting, not for hammering, prying, or pulling out nails etc.
– Two is one and one is none. Three is fine actually (SAK, casual tasks, intense tasks)
– Keep a low profile and a deep carry clip unless you're home
– Your best knife is the one you got in your pocket, not in your safe

Etc etc

 

[Wowbagger]

Rule #1 : Do Not let SWMBO see all the packages of knives / see them opened.
At all costs try to time the shipment arrival for my day off during the week when she is at work.

I see her do little double takes; as if to say "Oh . . . have I seen that one before ? . . . I must have and just forgot". "Oh well . . . I have more important things to think about than all these silly knives" . . .

Opening a box in front of her or taking one inside off the deck can leave little to the questioning imagination.
Newbies remember that !

 

[Uncle Timbo]

I've got 2 that my dad taught me.

• A dull knife is a little more dangerous than a sharp one. Why? You'll take chances with a dull one that you wouldn't with a sharp one.
• Always give a knife back the way it was given to you. If a guy hands you a knife open...give it back open. Otherwise the next time he uses it, it might "hurt" him.

 

[JDRanger]

No wrist flicking.

 

[jux t]

1. Keep sharp
2. Keep clean
3. Fixed blades must have decent sheath
4. Appropriate blade geometry
5. No Emersons (had too many issues)

 

[Mrgauth]

Just one...

No more ignoring the Holt Bladeworks down payment preorder IF they ever decide to open their books again!

 

[microbe]

For buying: I buy only designs I like, and with features I like. That could be design, opening and locking methods, steel, material, size, weight, price and so on. Oh, and preferable with a black handle.
For using: Keep it sharp, wipe it after wet use, use it like it's a slip joint, always cut away from yourself, don't use it for things it's not meant for, don't try to catch it when you drop it, and don't lend it out.

 

[thinkpanda]

1, Buy chinese domestic brands like SRM or Ganzo.
2, Buy some `merican-made good stuff once I've saved up enough money someday.
3, Always save up money....

 

[snapshot2017]

It's best to never hand someone your knife when they ask to see it.

 

[Dknight16]

USA made for real, China made for throw away.

 

[Don W]

I dont know. Rules...
1) Enjoy the knives I have, whether in use, memories or fantasy.
2) Get rid of knives I dont enjoy.
3) Freely give lessons on knife use and care.
4) Give knives as gifts to children.
5) Loan knives to anyone that is in need (often with a quick lesson). I have only had 2 knives returned damaged.

 

[snapshot2017]

USA made for real, China made for throw away.

It was strange to me when i posted i preferred my Spyderco knives Mfg. in Golden Co.over the one from China in their forum,i did not say anything about quality just posted i supported made in USA products.
I was quickly banned from their forum with no reason given, i e-mail Spyderco asking the reason i am being banned but got no answer.

 

[Pomsbz]

I'm no longer buying knives I can't legally carry. If I can't EDC it, it's not worth the money. I'm not a collector.

Oh and this important one. A falling knife is all blade.

 

[KnifeRep]

General Knife Rule - It must be sharp.

Kitchen Cutlery Rule - Use the correct tool for the job.

Flatware Knife Rule (taught to all Oneida sales reps) - When placing a dinner or steak knife in a table service point the edge towards the plate so-as not to ‘cut your neighbor’.


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