Knife philosophy

DocJD said:
Knives are one of the single most useful and simple tools a man can carry that doesn't need microchips or batteries . :cool:

Not YET , anyway . ;)
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What are you talking about? I EDC an electric Mini-Turk, with this thing that tells time.
 
I would say I carry a knife mostly out of needing its utility. I think I have philosophy for what kinds of knives I carry, but the why carry a knife is born of practicality not a philosophy personally.
 
I carry a knife because they're useful. Never was a scout but heartily endorse the philosophy of "Be Prepared" since I was a wee lad.
Then I joined the Engineers and the rule is that every sapper must have a knife in his/her pocket.
Also, the closest I've heard to knife philosophy here is Jacknife's fathers words of wisdom "It doesn't have to be big, just sharp"
 
Bob Denman said:
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Crom and Steel! ✊

I was brought up to carry a knife and look after it. They got used and abused pretty regularly growing up in a rural area (I threw my fixed blades at fence posts a lot). I didn't know anything about knife steel when I was younger, except that it was steel. To be fair, there wasn't the same glut of super steels there are today. It's like how people obsess over axe handle grains these days. I used an axe before I learned to ride a bicycle and unless it was a run out grain, I never once cared that much about axe handle grains.

I'm a tool using mammal and knives cut things. It's just that I'm also now an animal that thinks about edge geometry, blade grinds, and types of steel...for knives that cut things.
 
I am "old school", brought up to old standards:

A man doesn't leave the house without his pocket knife, any more than he would without his pants.

Be respectful to old folks and females, and help them if they need help, without expectations of more than a "Thank You.", even if you don't know them. Also, a lady don't open a door or light her cigarette. A man should open the door for her, and hold the flame.

Salute the Flag*, Thank those in the military for their service, be respectful to police and firemen.

Don't lie, Don't trust politicians (Easy way to tell if a politician (and these days a news anchor) is lying: Their lips move.)

Do your assigned task without complaint.

Do the job right the first time.

There's no such thing as a "free lunch" or "free ride" (Tho I never charged a gal who I gave a ride home when I was in Highschool. I had to go past their place on my way home anyway, and I enjoyed their company and conversation. No. I never got a kiss or hug.)

Use common sense. Think for yourself; don't follow blindly. Etcetera.

*I was raised and in school when reciting The Pledge of Allegiance, and a short non-denominational prayer was the start of every school day.
 
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DocJD said:
I consider even an intergral , one piece fixed blade to be a "simple machine " .
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I figured someone would bring that up, and I can't really argue. But, I meant that a hinge, and especially a lock, take a knife out of the realm of 'simple' machines. I have found rocks sharp enough to cut with, but I've never seen one with a pivot, a blade channel, or a lock...
 
It is most definitely my habit to always have a knife in my pocket, often more than one. Sometimes one on my belt too. And spares scattered about where they might be needed. Truck, work bench, boat, dresser, night stand etc. I just do not feel right without a knife close to hand. It's been that way for me for about 60 years now. Got the habit as a kid and never changed.

If that's knife philosophy then that's mine.
 
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