Knife to carry when on a date

Cypress said:
If the girl is freaked out by a pocket knife, how will she feel about guns or the outdoors in general?

Protip: If your date buggers off because you carry a knife, you've dodged a bullet.
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^^^^This.

What you don't want to have happen is for the first date to turn into a long term relationship with a gal that doesn't tolerate your lifestyle. They will think that they can change you and this will make life a living hell.

When I was single, if I wanted a relationship to become more than a little "fun" on occasion, the woman would have to meet a few standards of mine (and make no mistake - she is judging you as well). She needed to actually like the outdoors, knives, guns, dogs and be Saints fan. It took 5 years and a ton of women before I met the right one (of course, the rejects were fun in their own right ;) ) and now I have a wife who enjoys the same things I do and is my best friend as well. Evil wife #1 taught me how important this kind of compatibility is.

Bottom line - carry what you normally would and make no secret about those things you enjoy. It is the only way to see how she reacts to the real you.

Just the advice of an older guy who has been around the block more than a few times. Best of luck on your date. :)
 
I find that those without a sense of humour are often the most maladjusted. After all, laughter is an amazing aphrodisiac.
 
Lol. No she didn't. I'm going out with her again tomorrow night. Maybe I'll carry my Spyderco Schempp Rock in my pocket, make a good "impression."
 
idaho said:
You are aware that girls that posts on BF will not be a fair representation of women view on knives :D
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That'd turn me off, a woman whipping out a Spyderco, especially when I'm trying to apply the Chloroform. I did know a real she devil, a blonde beauty disguised as an angel that was proud of her Buck folder...that I found out later she took from her 3rd ex along with all of his guns and money in a divorce settlement.
 
My daughter already owns a pink griptilian. Maybe she'll find herself a real man one day when she's older.
 
lol.

Only on bladeforums.

All I know is that most women don't care about knives and the ones that do don't like them. So, best thing is to either not carry one at all or carry something that isn't seen. Maybe later after she gets to know you, you can start being more up front about it.

I get the picture of a guy going on his first date and telling her, "look at my Vaquero, cool as hell ain't it?". Then she gets up to go the powder room and is never seen again because she thinks your a serial killer...lol
 
jill jackson said:
Yeah right, that's why I probably have more knives than you do. :rolleyes:
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Maybe, maybe not but I said "MOST" women for a reason.

I know not a single woman in real life that cares for carrying a knife of any sort. Not there are not any women that do, but you are no question not "most women" when it comes to knives. I could have been more clear about the last part but IME most every woman that has an opinion at all it's not that they like them. Again, doesn't mean there are not some that do.
 
charon2112 said:
whatever you choose, don't mention to your date that you're packin' a knife.
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Well, I think it's better to find out early on whether she's cool or not.
Just don't whip it out and yell "This is my people skinner!"
 
I would also suggest a traditional slip joint, preferably one your parent or grandparent passed down.

Very few people see traditionals as weapons, and they are associated with older more trust worthy people (rather than young punks). If it was passed down, it could be a conversation piece that showed your respect for your parents or grandparents, which girls like.
 
Spyderco Ladybug on your key chain. That way there is no intimidation with the small knife innocently dangling from your car's ignition. This can become a minor topic of conversation blooming into pros and cons about the outdoors; hunting and fishing; gun control issues; presidential candidates in 2016; best knife for cleaning fish or game. Just think...your wedding vows starting with a beautiful Ladybug.
 
I'd be worried a bit about anyone I was dating until I knew them pretty well. Everyone has their guard up at first. We all if we are truly interested in someone try to be polite and nice. Later on we do things we wouldn't have dreamed of doing at first around our beloveds. I have never had anyone I was dating be worried about my knife habit, after they knew me well. I don't really see where it would be an issue to address at first. In other words a girl isn't going to care if you whip out your one hand opening folder and cut air, after she knows you're not a murderous lunatic, but she no doubt will if you do it at first. You can't rush a relation and even if they don't work out it still takes time to find that out.
 
Stand Straight said:
Spyderco Ladybug on your key chain. That way there is no intimidation with the small knife innocently dangling from your car's ignition. This can become a minor topic of conversation blooming into pros and cons about the outdoors; hunting and fishing; gun control issues; presidential candidates in 2016; best knife for cleaning fish or game. Just think...your wedding vows starting with a beautiful Ladybug.
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Keychain knife...not a bad way to go. :)
Gets the conversation going. :thumbup:
 
Blackie Scantling said:
I've actually known quite a few women that owned knives but they were all dancers.
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... Of the exotic kind? I don't get it.


I'm sure there are lots of girls who own, are comfortable with, or even like knives. My lady friend likes to judge my latest purchase or trade. But it's best to be subtle at first I'd say. Like the first hand experience above.
 
My wife carries a knife.
And she bought me the top knife in this picture:


 
IMHO, carry any knife you want to carry. If the girl doesn't understand or thinks knives are
wicked, evil things, then she's definitely not the girl for you!

Rich
 
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