Hiding in plain sight ? "Panic at the Picnic" by Blunt Force Blades

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It's 1/8th" thick, one piece AEB-L, but disguised to look like a common disposable plastic food knife . Available in two sizes .

So...kinda cool or just stupid novelty item ?

Interesting that some people must feel the need . Maybe there's more to this POU than I imagine ?

I don't picnic enough , especially with "Karen" , to be concerned . 😇
 
Kinda cool? Definitely. Stupid novelty item? Also yes.

Personally, I've never been comfortable whipping out a pocket knife at a restaurant that provided subpar cutlery...just feels weird. I don't want to draw any attention to myself by doing so. This knife could potentially solve that problem for me, though in those type of establishments a disposable plastic butter knife is just as likely to be considered out of place. I think do think it would go undetected a little easier to have a butter knife looking object laid across my plate than my tanto Inkosi or Roosevelt or Shamwari. Not that I have a problem with the fellows who choose to use their EDC to cut their steak rather than the restaurant steak knife, it's just not for me.

At the end of the day, much like many other knives, I'm not sure what problem it solves but it is still cool and I still kinda want one. Maybe if I'd stop buying knives I could afford to eat out more and the issue would become more pressing.
 
I can see why someone would want it. It does not hurt to have a lowkey weapon when in polite company or work or whatever - I just put something a little less sneaky squirrely in my pocket and call it good, but I am not hating on it. Nice blade shape, AEB-L tough.
 
Great stuff I love it.

Innovative

Simple and useful.

Even though I have never handled one if it's a good cutter I would have no problem highly recommending it.
 
**DO NOT SHEATH THE KNIFE WHILE THE SHEATH IS ON YOUR BELT. Remove the sheath, put the knife in the sheath, and put the whole package back in its place**

That gave me a laugh. Also why not mention COO? If they’re not advertising USA, one can assume it’s overseas production. I’d say you could put white cerakote on several skeletonized knives and fool simpletons. I’ve never seen a plastic knife with a thumb ramp and jimping. Looks like a halfass Canadian belt knife
 
Jdottinger said:
**DO NOT SHEATH THE KNIFE WHILE THE SHEATH IS ON YOUR BELT. Remove the sheath, put the knife in the sheath, and put the whole package back in its place**

That gave me a laugh. Also why not mention COO? If they’re not advertising USA, one can assume it’s overseas production. I’d say you could put white cerakote on several skeletonized knives and fool simpletons. I’ve never seen a plastic knife with a thumb ramp and jimping. Looks like a halfass Canadian belt knife
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So then, like, you gotta loosen your belt to get the sheath off, then your pants fall down and you have to try to pull them back up while holding your still unsheathed knife and risk cutting off your slauson. What are these people thinking.
 
Danny Linguini said:
So then, like, you gotta loosen your belt to get the sheath off, then your pants fall down and you have to try to pull them back up while holding your still unsheathed knife and risk cutting off your slauson. What are these people thinking.
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It’s pure gimmick. I’m sure the lawyer made them add that because they’re afraid someone will be too dumb to use a sheath properly. I’ve never seen that verbiage from any other company. I’ll give $125 to David Mary and know that I’m getting quality AEB-L.

Good luck on the purchases fellas. Let us know how they are. I may be a bit cynical but this is pure marketing to me.
 
Pulling your "plastic" knife out of a sheath seems like it will always give away the game. That's going to bring attention. It should at most come with a minimal neck/pocket type sheath if the goal is deception.
 
kreole said:
Pulling your "plastic" knife out of a sheath seems like it will always give away the game. That's going to bring attention. It should at most come with a minimal neck/pocket type sheath if the goal is deception.
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Wrapped in a paper napkin with real plastic fork and spoon. Or a spork. Then slice an apple with it, and tell everybody you’re just really, really good with knives.
 
Another Shepherd said:
"Blunt Force Blades"? Is that the stupidest name ever for a knife company, or is it supposed to be funny?
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They parse as follows :

"Force: strength or energy exerted or brought to bear. Blade: the cutting part of an implement. Blunt Force Blades Blunt: straight and to the point. Force: strength or energy exerted or brought to bear. Blade: the cutting part of an implement."

Ironic oxymoron , made to grab attention and be memorable , I expect . 🤔
 
Love seeing this convo!
Just did a Google search for Blunt Force Blades and discovered this. I’m Jason, owner of BFB.

Will try to answe a couple of the questions here.

Panic At The Picnic blades are in house made by me here in MO. I get the AEB-L from Alpha Knife Supply, do the grinding, heat treat, cryo, etc. here in my shop and I have a local guy powder coat them for me.

I do have a couple of production blades (Slink and Defiant) but all others are hand built by me.

Love the comment on the BFB name! Yes, it’s a bit tongue in cheek. While I work hard to build the best equipment I can, I try not to take myself coo seriously.

Appreciate you all and have enjoyed reading your comments on my work.
 
BFBlades said:
Love seeing this convo!
Just did a Google search for Blunt Force Blades and discovered this. I’m Jason, owner of BFB.

Will try to answe a couple of the questions here.

Panic At The Picnic blades are in house made by me here in MO. I get the AEB-L from Alpha Knife Supply, do the grinding, heat treat, cryo, etc. here in my shop and I have a local guy powder coat them for me.

I do have a couple of production blades (Slink and Defiant) but all others are hand built by me.

Love the comment on the BFB name! Yes, it’s a bit tongue in cheek. While I work hard to build the best equipment I can, I try not to take myself coo seriously.

Appreciate you all and have enjoyed reading your comments on my work.
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