Photos Inappropriate for office carry - Don't care!

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DocJD said:
Every situation is unique , people and their tolerance for such a display of an obvious weapon varies greatly .

I'm happiest if no-one knows I'm armed , unless I need to use it for SD . At that point , intimidation is good . Otherwise it's unwise , in my book .
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Whats your definition of an obvious weapon?
 
Color me jealous. I was directed by my PM in front of the whole team in a meeting to leave my knife in the car from now on. He saw my pocket clip, as we were all standing, and asked me to hand it to him. It didn't help that I was carrying a Super Commander that day. That sucked, and was probably the first time I've ever been embarrassed in a professional setting. I work in a...well, I work in a place where such a knife would almost certainly be considered a violation of some rather vague (and thus subjective) weapons regulations and my PM was trying to save me the hassle of being discovered and subsequently marched to the security office, so it lessened the sting a little bit when he told me.

Be happy, and maybe try not to push your luck. All it will take is an employee seeing it and telling a manager that they don't feel comfortable with you having it, and it will turn into a "situation".

Most days, I know carry a small slipjoint tucked behind my wallet. Not having ANY knife on me just isn't happening, rule or no rule.
 
SeppukuSamurai said:
I personally could care less about the delicate sensitivities of the sheeples. It's a freaking pocket knife with a 4" blade. I could inflict far more damage with immediately accessible objects in most every environment.

I carry a 8.5"-10" OAL folder at all times!

I suppose I did lie about the sheeple's sensitivities however. I also carry a teeny weeny SAK for them, as I'd hate to see them spooked!
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By the way, when you're busy puffing up your chest and condescending to people, it's usually best to make the correct statement, which is "I could not care less".
 
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This was my EDC for a few years in the QA lab and then in R&D. Worked great on pouches and cardboard that test supplies always came in but I believe everyone called it a "necking knife" for slitting throats. Not sure I ever sharpened it and this was way before I "knew" what a "good" knife was. Bought this after losing my first nice (expensive) knife, a kershaw shallot.

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Quiet said:
By the way, when you're busy puffing up your chest and condescending to people, it's usually best to make the correct statement, which is "I could not care less".
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If you read what I wrote as a condescension towards anyone, it's only because that's the filter permanently placed over your eyes/ears/sensory orifices, which is routinely displayed by your routinely inflammatory and confrontational posts. In fact, you'd do well to look up the actual definition of the word before throwing it around carelessly. Nothing that was said could have/should have been misconstrued as me attempting to affect greater ability/importance/relevance over anyone else. It's beautifully ironic that you're attempting to rebuke me with a would be quip like "it's usually best to make the correct statement," while you yourself make an incorrect statement. Especially when it was in fact my phone incorrectly altering my post.

Also not sure what you're on about in regards to me "puffing up my chest?" I'm not trained to use knives in any manner save for their mundane applications i.e. cutting stuff. I don't carry a big knife because of some other deficiency, I carry one because I appreciate them and I happen to have large hands. ;)

Since you're too busy puffing up your chest and condescending to people, I'll help you out.

I was in fact attempting to be cheeky and in a totally innocuous manner, which is why I didn't mention anyone in particular nor did I directly quote anyone in particular, like you did. You might be able to say I was being insensitive to delicate sensitivities, or, a bit contemptuous towards asinine opinions such as anyone caring about a small pocket knife in my possesion when there are readily accessible quasi-weapons at anyone's disposal at all times in almost every scenario that offer far greater reach and potential for damage, especially when in the hands of an untrained individual who'd likely just flounder about with a small pocket knife. I mean, 16 year olds drive cars and almost everyone can purchase a firearm. If anyone is concerned about my pocket knife, they're worried about the wrong thing.

But hey, I'll take your response to heart and offer up an apology to anyone who might have been offended and I'll even correct my initial post with credit to you.
 
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SeppukuSamurai said:
If you read what I wrote as a condescension towards anyone, it's only because that's the filter permanently placed over your eyes/ears/sensory orifices, which is routinely displayed by your routinely inflammatory and confrontational posts. In fact, you'd do well to look up the actual definition of the word before throwing it around carelessly. Nothing that was said could have/should have been misconstrued as me attempting to affect greater ability/importance/relevance over anyone else. It's beautifully ironic that you're attempting to rebuke me with a would be quip like "it's usually best to make the correct statement," while you yourself make an incorrect statement. Especially when it was in fact my phone incorrectly altering my post.

Also not sure what you're on about in regards to me "puffing up my chest?" I'm not trained to use knives in any manner save for their mundane applications i.e. cutting stuff. I don't carry a big knife because of some other deficiency, I carry one because I appreciate them and I happen to have large hands. ;)

Since you're too busy puffing up your chest and condescending to people, I'll help you out.

I was in fact attempting to be cheeky and in a totally innocuous manner, which is why I didn't mention anyone in particular nor did I directly quote anyone in particular, like you did. You might be able to say I was being insensitive to delicate sensitivities, or, a bit contemptuous towards asinine opinions such as anyone caring about a small pocket knife in my possesion when there are readily accessible quasi-weapons at anyone's disposal at all times in almost every scenario that offer far greater reach and potential for damage, especially when in the hands of an untrained individual who'd likely just flounder about with a small pocket knife. I mean, 16 year olds drive cars and almost everyone can purchase a firearm. If anyone is concerned about my pocket knife, they're worried about the wrong thing.

But hey, I'll take your response to heart and offer up an apology to anyone who might have been offended and I'll even correct my initial post with kudos to you.
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Yeah, you're missing the point entirely, so I guess I'm once again the one forced to do the actual helping out. It's not surprising because it's something which most people who use the term "sheeple" generally do. It's a condescending term used by knife people who do not have any respect for others in their surroundings, because screw other people, amirite? Those are essentially your own words, and furthermore, my own posts have nothing to do with your posts, I mean that's common sense, right?

Right?

No, what actually was happening here was that you thought you were amongst a group of people who all have the same issue you have, not caring about other people or their viewpoints because screw them, right? "Yeah! LOL Sheeple!" In any case, I expect your point of view will experience some modification the first time you're called into HR because someone saw you whip out a large knife, and reported you because they aren't comfortable with someone who seems to have some glaring character flaws carrying around a large knife in a work environment that doesn't have an immediately obvious use for such a thing. Virtually every company worth being employed at has a no-weapons policy, and a large knife is almost certainly a violation of such, unless of course, you're friends with Management. Maybe you are, who knows. Anyway, most Management/HR folks most likely aren't going to then take a response of "Well, I could use ANYTHING as a weapon!!!" as an explanation. They'll probably just think you're a liability and let you go on the spot.

Anyway, you keep doing you, man. I'll not debate this further....here. :)
 
I work in an office and carry a PM2. If nobody sees it then nobody complains. But it's come in handy a couple of times...like twice in the past year. :) But whatever...I like having it around just in case. If people complain, I just point to my t-shirt: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFJ34KY
 
DocJD said:
It's all about context . A live hand grenade can just be an innocent paperweight at the office , I suppose . :)
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...years ago, this was prominently displayed in our high-conflict family law office (a.k.a. stress factory):
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On topic though, I could carry any knife in my collection since I'm directly related to the boss. But I usually just choose a mini Grip because I don't want to freak anybody out.
 
"marcinek, post: Not sure what I have to do with the subject' You generally are one of the main members expecting and explaining proper behavior with knives. :thumbsup: I don't know why you seemed to take offense at my not wishing to be imitative. :confused: The OP was showing a knife generally considered inappropriate in an office environment (he pointed out that's not the case where he's from, great!) and I did not think that was GENERALLY a good idea for advancing the tolerance of pocket knives to the general public. o_O
 
brandoak said:
Ummmmmm, I'm no BluesBender.. but I highly question the usefulness of a knife that size in a office atmosphere. Its complete overkill for any task that you may encounter and is just asking for ill gained attention.
Leave the sword at home. :D
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If you're gonna mention my name, at least tag me. I'm not even sure if you are just trying to imitate K katanas or just try and rustle feathers. Beats me:rolleyes:

OP:
I'd completely carry that knife in an office setting. Unless your company specifically doesn't want their employees carrying knives I don't see a problem.

I'm sometimes in an office setting reviewing schedules, budgets, and blueprints. You won't catch me at the office without some sort of automatic knife and a CZ pistol on my waist. It's my business and not against company policy. Hell, I've worked in dangerous neighborhoods and carrying a pistol is almost required⸮
 
No pics, but I teach high school English and carry a PM2, Manix 2, or Yojimbo 2 daily. It's funny because all the kids and other teachers know and come to me regularly to have me cut stuff for them. Technically knives are not allowed, but it is a rural school and many of the boys (and some girls) carry pocket knives, so I figure if they get to I will too, and my knives will be better to boot!
 
Reitwagen said:
Any proper office would require all employees to carry knives. They should issue Ka-bars, PM2s and Buck 110s at a minimum. Just my opinion.
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Any proper office would require all employees to carry knives...and guns. There are too many unhinged people out there and if I'm attacked and am unable to respond I hope that somebody can help me.

Support your 2nd Amendment!
 
Quiet said:
Yeah, you're missing the point entirely, so I guess I'm once again the one forced to do the actual helping out. It's not surprising because it's something which most people who use the term "sheeple" generally do. It's a condescending term used by knife people who do not have any respect for others in their surroundings, because screw other people, amirite? Those are essentially your own words, and furthermore, my own posts have nothing to do with your posts, I mean that's common sense, right?

Right?

No, what actually was happening here was that you thought you were amongst a group of people who all have the same issue you have, not caring about other people or their viewpoints because screw them, right? "Yeah! LOL Sheeple!" In any case, I expect your point of view will experience some modification the first time you're called into HR because someone saw you whip out a large knife, and reported you because they aren't comfortable with someone who seems to have some glaring character flaws carrying around a large knife in a work environment that doesn't have an immediately obvious use for such a thing. Virtually every company worth being employed at has a no-weapons policy, and a large knife is almost certainly a violation of such, unless of course, you're friends with Management and they can handwave the complaint away. Maybe you are, who knows. Management/HR moooost likely aren't going to then take a response of "Well, I could use ANYTHING as a weapon!!!" as an explanation. They'll probably just think you're a liability and let you go on the spot.

Anyway, you keep doing you, man.
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The cheeky nature of my initial post was made evident, or at least I thought, by the closing statement "I suppose I did lie about the sheeple's sensitivities however. I also carry a teeny weeny SAK for them, as I'd hate to see them spooked!"

I don't run around and wantonly whip out pocket swords and wave them about in the air. C'mon man. I do in fact, as I stated clearly, carry a general utility tool (a SAK) for the sole purpose of not offending/scaring anyone. I gave my explanation/rebuttal as I believe the concept of small pocket knives being an immediate threat to the general health/safety of the populace to be rather asinine; not because I disregard others and use my 6" Tilite to open boxes.

It's amusing to me that you're trying to force me into the mold of an individual who'd utter "Yeah! LOL Sheeple!," when that's clearly not the case. You, by the way, have a verrrry loose grasp of the word "condescending" and again, you'd do well to look it up before using it, again, carelessly. Sheeple, to avoid further misrepresentation of words, is a word I hear far more often in political settings than I ever do in the knife community. You've made quite a few assertions my friend. First, that I don't care about those around me, which was a reading comprehension issue on your behalf, second that I believe Bladeforums to be a place where people with no regard for others frequent, third that I have glaring character flaws because I have big hands and like larger small pocket knives, and finally that I don't work at a company worth being employed at as I've yet to be called into HR for my small pocket knives. Being that you have ran into issues with management/HR, it might be advisable to handle situations with a bit more grace and less abrasion, perhaps that is why you were brought in for modification.

Having seen the word "sheeple" far too many times in a row, I'm swearing off the use of the word. I frankly never use it and now I see why. You got me.

Anyway, you keep doing you, man.
 
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SeppukuSamurai said:
The cheeky nature of my initial post was made evident, or at least I thought, by the closing statement "I suppose I did lie about the sheeple's sensitivities however. I also carry a teeny weeny SAK for them, as I'd hate to see them spooked!"

I don't run around and wantonly whip out pocket swords and wave them about in the air. C'mon man. I do in fact, as I stated clearly, carry a general utility tool (a SAK) for the sole purpose of not offending/scaring anyone. I gave my explanation/rebuttal as I believe the concept of small pocket knives being an immediate threat to the general health/safety of the populace to be rather asinine; not because I disregard others and use my 6" Tilite to open boxes.

It's a amusing to me that you're trying to force me into the mold of an individual who'd utter "Yeah! LOL Sheeple!," when that's clearly not the case. You, by the way, have a verrrry loose grasp of the word "condescending" and again, you'd do well to look it up before using it, again, carelessly. Sheeple, to avoid further misrepresentation of words, is a word I hear far more often in political settings than I ever do in the knife community. You've made quite a few assertions my friend. First, that I don't care about those around me, which was a reading comprehension issue on your behalf, second that I believe Bladeforums to be a place where people with no regard for others frequent, third that I have glaring character flaws because I have big hands and like larger small pocket knives, and finally that I don't work at a company worth being employed at as I've yet to be called into HR for my small pocket knives. Being that you have ran into issues with management/HR, it might be advisable to handle situations with a bit more grace and less abrasion, perhaps that is why you were brought in for modification.

Having seen the word "sheeple" far too many times in a row, I'm swearing off the use of the word. I frankly never use it and now I see why. You got me.

Anyway, you keep doing you, man.
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"I'm going to keep doing my best to weasel out of being called on my initial comment showing my complete disregard for the idea that others might be uncomfortable with me having a large knife." Did your phone autocorrect this whole post? LOL

Anyway, sorry you work in what sounds like a pretty small concern. As for my being called on having a knife, my attitude had nothing to do with it. I have an observant PM, and was carrying something frowned upon in a place it was frowned upon. MY mistake was in operating as I always have with the view that knives are tools, after working for years in a previous office where many people were knife people who carried. Anyway, should you ever find yourself working in similar circumstances, please be sure to report back and let us all know how pointing out that 16 year olds can drive cars, so what's the big deal with carrying something that possibly makes coworkers uncomfortable and/or is against the rules. That should be fun.
 
I cannot carry a knife at work which gives me the sad. :(

On the other hand it makes getting home and finally being able to pocket one much more of an event. :thumbsup:
 
Quiet said:
"I'm going to keep doing my best to weasel out of being called on my initial comment showing my complete disregard for the idea that others might be uncomfortable with me having a large knife." Did your phone autocorrect this whole post? LOL

Anyway, sorry you work in what sounds like a pretty small concern. As for my being called on having a knife, my attitude had nothing to do with it. I have an observant PM, and was carrying something frowned upon in a place it was frowned upon. MY mistake was in operating as I always have with the view that knives are tools, after working for years in a previous office where many people were knife people who carried. Anyway, should you ever find yourself working in similar circumstances, please be sure to report back and let us all know how pointing out that 16 year olds can drive cars, so what's the big deal with carrying something that possibly makes coworkers uncomfortable and/or is against the rules. That should be fun.
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Not sure why anyone would become aware of me carrying a large knife when it's permanently housed in my pocket, with a deep carry clip attached, because, you know, that's common sense, and, you know, I have a firm grasp of what's socially appropriate and not, regardless of the logic behind it. Again, maybe others took note of you because of your abrasive personality. I'm usually quite friendly and don't generally run into anyone who'd find the need to look me over with enough scrutiny to discover that there's a pocket-clip that MIGHT BE connected to a knife. Got 'em.

Anyways Quiet, enjoy your glass my friend ;)
 
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