Knife to carry when on a date

K.O.D.

K.O.D.

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I'm trying to decide which of these would be best on a date, in the event I have to use it.

Brian Tighe mini Tighe-Rod
Spyderco Gayle Bradley
Spyderco Nilakka
Spyderco PM2 Camo/Satin

I think my Manix2 has too wide of of a blade and might be intimidating. This is a first date.
I'm avoiding black blades as well, so my blur, recon 1 and bm 530 are out. The dragonfly seems a little too insubstantial.
 
Won't matter, in my experience 99% of women aren't knife people. Anything you grab is going to seem odd at best, irrelevant at worst, to her. Good luck!
 
Nilakka. Looks classy and non threating. To big of a knife she"ll think your a psychotic but maybe she's into that.:D Would depend on the type.
 
Any knife in pocket instead if clipped.

I think if you had a passed down slip joint or traditional, that'd be acceptable.
 
Depends on what date is carrying. lol

My advice for the first date is keep it in your pants until you get to know the person better.


/In all seriousness, though, carry the one you want to carry. Be yourself. If you're not comfortable with you, then nobody else will be either.
 
Whatever you carry, be sure to absently flip it open a lot while talking about yourself.

Sorry, a lot of girls might see a little slipjoint as you carrying a useful tool and being "handy". It's a job interview for a date or two.
 
Sad but true - girls and knives don't mix. There are exceptions but they are rare.
Maybe there should be a knife lovers dating site.
"Your Emerson makes me hot." or "Hey is that a Buck 110 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"
 
I don't have an sak, or a slipjoint.
 
Quiet said:
Won't matter, in my experience 99% of women aren't knife people. Anything you grab is going to seem odd at best, irrelevant at worst, to her. Good luck!
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charon2112 said:
whatever you choose, don't mention to your date that you're packin' a knife.
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This.

K.O.D. said:
I don't have an sak, or a slipjoint.
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Might be a good time to start diversifying your collection. Tactical knives aren't a turn on for most ladies. My wife has bought me knives for holidays and half the time she looked on the forums to get an idea. She is an exception to the rule, and a keeper. Besides, the one knife I have that she really liked more than any other was the Umnumzaan. ;)
 
None of those seem like great options. Personally, I'd go with the dragonfly. I don't know what color yours is, but if you had to use it (to cut and not SD), it puts out the vibe that you're utilitarian rather than crazy scary knife guy. And if it's a bright color, then even better. Not clipped, keep in pocket. I think a victorinox or small leatherman would put out the same vibe.

I don't know what part of the country you're in (can't see on tapatalk) but with the events that happened today, more sensitive people who are easily influenced are going to be biased against your idea that a knife no matter how small is a tool...especially a stranger you may have met off of match.com lol :D. However you could actually be going out with a cool chick that's a realist and she'll like that you're handy. Down here, I'd say most women (except for the liberal transplants and hyper-protective mommies) expect their guy to have a blade on them and that's how it should be.

Edit: ok I see you're in communist Illinois so I'm gonna assume there's a decent chance you may be going out with a liberal sheep unless you're in the southern part of the state (from what I've heard about Illinois). Go with the smallest you've got. First date is just an interview for the second date.
 
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You can't go wrong with a SAK for a date knife. I've yet to see someone freak out over one being used in public.
 
I'm thinking one of those Gil Hibben fantasy knives might get her going. Make sure it has at least one dragon built in to the guard and several sharp and difficult to maneuver secondary blades/striking points for good measure. Women LOVE lots of sharp edges and unexpected jerky motions. Maybe chase some guys with small insignificant knives around to display your reproductive superiority.

Maybe like this! http://d1oig1atgy3as2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/678-Alien2.jpg

Seriously though, I'd just have a small folder in the pocket. I honestly think most women just don't like a bunch of crap clipped to you or your pockets chock full of unsightly shapes. What girl wants to cuddle up at a movie with a multi tool digging into her hip?
 
My g/f is quite comfortable with my knife and gun enthusiasm. However, she has a bit of a phobia with knives. Refuses to use a large kitchen knife of any kind. Bought her a set of Saks, and an Opinel. When I use any pocket knife with one-handed opening, she is startled, and uncomfortable. When I use a SAK, or other trad, she's a bit more comfortable. SO, it's not just a matter of opening whatever I have two-handed, LOL.
 
Your knife is the last thing you need to worry about.
At least carry a big fun blade in case the night goes to the gutter.
I carried my biggest and baddest and she married me. So be careful . Either route can end up with a wild ending.
 
Quiet said:
Won't matter, in my experience 99% of women aren't knife people. Anything you grab is going to seem odd at best, a sign of being a psychopath at worst, to her. Good luck!
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There ya go. Fixed it for you.... Don't carry a knife. I know, I know - BLASPHEMY!!!! But, trust me on this fellas. Leave the cutlery at home. On the very minimal oddball chance you need something cut, bite through it. Way more impressive! If she asks why you don't have a knife, then explain.
 
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