Got any knife rules?

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.
 
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.
 
DrRollinstein said:
Weird how many people are so against non USA made knives. Yall are missing out big time.
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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.
 
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
 
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 !
 
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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.
 
1. Keep sharp
2. Keep clean
3. Fixed blades must have decent sheath
4. Appropriate blade geometry
5. No Emersons (had too many issues)
 
Just one...

No more ignoring the Holt Bladeworks down payment preorder IF they ever decide to open their books again!
 
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.
 
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....
 
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.
 
Dknight16 said:
USA made for real, China made for throw away.
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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.
 
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’.


KR
 
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