New here--At 75 do I still need to carry a knife?

Sonnydaze said:
well, at 82 i generally carry a nice folder, a fixed blade scout-carry and a 9mm.
i live in a nice subdivision also, with several golf courses but no 'big" lake.
there are various reasons to carry a knife.
the fabric of this country is in peril from without as well as within. be safe; be prepared.
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Political in PA please. This is about knives.
 
drawkcaB said:
Hello fellow BF members, a retired engineer and architect here.

I have carried various folding knives during my working years (Schrade, Smith & Wesson, and Buck).

Now we live in a retirement community and my wife and I have a kitchen and garage replete with cutting implements.

So I’m asking myself “Do I still need to carry a knife?”

Well the answer for me is “Yes, I do, one that is light weight, light-duty, and easy to operate aged-handed”.

So I recently acquired two new Spyderco knives: a Dragonfly 2 and a Para 3 (both LW) that meet my requirements nicely.

However, even though my “requirements are met”, I’m about ready to click the order button on a Manix 2 LW.

Maybe a Native 5 also…

And our Focus ST really needs a Spyderco Rescue Assist (Orange) for his console box…

And then there’s the Mazda, feeling left out…

Oh, and we do live by a big lake, might need some Salt versions too…
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Sounds like you are in the right place. Spyderco is a popular brand for good reason.
 
Highly recommend Spydercos for their ease of use. Perfect for any fellow of any age. Had the Endura 4 when I was 14. Welcome to the forums!
 
It's always OKAY to like what you like, with the disclaimer that if what you like had a negative impact on another. That kind of agreement is standard, it seems. So, sounds like you know what you like. Or would like...
 
As a tool using mammal they're a good thing to have at any age. I'm unlikely to be hauling around my Ka-Bar BK2 in my 90s though. The issues of the state of your hands, the size of your hands, and ability to open certain types of designs easily would be a big consideration, especially after a life of working with your hands.

The point made by several people about Spyderco knives being easy to open makes them the kind that age well with their user. It might also be worth thinking about a quality, short, fixed blade to reduce the fiddling.
 
kobold said:
I agree about the Manix, except sometimes the spring is so strong that disassembly is needed to snip off a revolution or two from the spring. So not a pinned construction, just models with screws.
Nice specimen on that photo BTW.
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Thanks. It started out life as a foliage green CTS-XHP. I've considered swapping the ball cage for a titanium or even aluminum one, but decided against adding additional weight to it.
 
drawkcaB drawkcaB Welcome ! We are never to old, to not need a knife.
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