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[sfcedh]

To anyone who can help:


My name is Ed. and I'm a student at East Tennessee State University. Below you will see my proposal on the topic I am doing my term paper on. If there is someone out there that can help me with information I would appreciate it very much.

BGSD 3210

Field Experience Proposal Form

Name: Edward D. Hammett
Date: 10 September 2001
Term and Year: fall 2001
Title of Field Experience: Knives
Description of proposed field experience: There are many individuals who carry a knife for their personal use. They are neither concerned nor aware that knives are tools and, therefore, are designed differently. For instance I always carry at least two knives and have several others available of different designs to chose from depending upon the task I am working on. My romance with knives goes back to my early childhood when I watched my father and grandfathers use their knives. Later on, the Army trained me to use a knife saying, "Treat this knife… as if it were your wife...for it may save your life." Though I have learned a lot about the use of knives, I have never taken the time to explore knives as a topic. Now seems to be an opportune time to explore my interest in this writing class. I'd like to research the origin of knives, their use through time, how knives are made (past and present), and how to sharpen one depending upon its use. Maybe by exploring this, it will help me understand why I am drawn to knives as others are drawn to chocolate.

Thank you,

Ed

 

[Paracelsus]

I could write your paper for you, but that would be expensive. Your subject matter is very broad topic easily worthy of Several books. A basic outline might look something like this:

The History of the Knife

stone knives and tools--->bronze tools and knives--->steel (iron/carbon alloys) knives and tools---Damascus knives from India and the Christian Crusades--->The evolution of armor and edged weapons in the West--->Knives and swords in 16th century Japan and the cult of Bushido--->Knives on the American Frontier (primitive knives from blacksmiths)--->The importance of the English town of Sheffield in 19th century knife markets worldwide--->The Industrial Revolution--->The introduction of 'stainless steels'--->The new 'super steels'--->The reintroduction of the 'custom' knife maker--->The knife collector vs the knife user--->the modern 'tactical' knife--->etc.

Use the search function and you will find a wealth of wonderful information for your project. I would also recommend reading magazines like Blade, Knives Illustrated, and Knife World to broaden your perspective and deepen your knowledge. Short of actually writing your paper for you, that is about all I can tell you for free

Paracelsus

 

[sfcedh]

I am NOT trying to get you or anyone to write my paper for me. I was only looking for someone that might be kind enough to help by giving me some leads or information I could use in doing my own paper.

 

[Paracelsus]

Lighten up man, I just Gave you lots of leads.

The stuff about writing your paper for you was a joke. I'm sorry for the confusion. I forgot you were new here and might not get the humor. Seriously, you need to narrow your topic a little. Many of us here have written large numbers of posts on many of the topics I listed. Press search at the top of this page and start entering terms for things you want to know more about. I was not joking about there being lots of great information for you in these forums and the archives. I really did try to give you some ideas for searches and topics. Enjoy writing your paper, and enjoy Bladeforums.

Para is often mystooken

 

[Bugs3x]

sfcedh -- welcome to the forums! Most of us here have cut ourselves so many times, our hide has toughened in self-defense. Truly, this is one of the more gentle forums out there, most of the time.

A migraine is exacerbating my usally crappy migraine. So, can only speak in generalities, I guess. There are many/several threads in this forum, or its archives, that list titles of books on knives. Surely your school library has a lend-loan system with other libraries so that you can obtain a wide variety of texts on the subject. I agree with Paracelsus that you need to narrow your focus considerably, or you'll be writing a real tome, or something that only glosses over the surface of a lot of worthwhile info.

Before I forget, I wanted to caution you to learn precisely what your own campus knife rules say/mean. There's a chance you just committed hara kiri with your announcement that you always carry 2 knives. At least, I wouldn't put it in your paper, unless you're certain it has no chance to bite you in the ass.

You might want to do a search for threads by solid soldier, who has had serious troubles with carrying a knife on a California campus. Also, you should check the municipal statutes for whatever burg your school is in, and probably the state laws that apply. I know you can find the Tennessee laws if you run a search for state laws. I have some bookmarks, but truly cannot begin to remember where they are.

One last suggestion. I think that if you keep good notes/footnotes and an extensive bibliography, and thorough folder of bookmarks, that you very well could use your subject for sociology, political science, probably history, and who knows what courses in modern living or whatever might now be available in college curriculums.

Good luck.