No knife!

I think it's just a rule. I agree with what you are saying, I think this is ridiculous, especially since the fair is put on with the intent to get more people involved with agriculture in this area, I would think these people would understand the utility of a knife.
 
^ Ridiculous. Our local ag fair had some vendors selling knives, and in Konnecticut no less.
 
AdamFuzzyballs said:
I think it's just a rule. I agree with what you are saying, I think this is ridiculous, especially since the fair is put on with the intent to get more people involved with agriculture in this area, I would think these people would understand the utility of a knife.
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Thanks for the clarification, I was about to do an internet search for the Texas penal code.

The following is my personal policy, and I'm not suggesting that others do the same, or that they are wrong if they do differently-

If a business or private property has a NO KNIVES "rule", and if there is no metal detector, I would carry a concealed knife regardless of any "rules" to the contrary.

And if there was a metal detector, and I had no chance of entering with a knife, then I would not go in. My reason is not because I think I will need a knife, or because I can't possible be without it for a few hours, it is because I don't want to give my money to any business that wants to deprive me of my legal rights, whatever those rights may be. I place a very high value on my legal rights. And if that means I miss a sporting event or my kids can't go to Disneyland, then that's just the way it has to be.

There are plenty of other places to go and fun things to do where no one is trying to deprive me of my rights.
 
The only time I'm not carrying a knife is when I'm flying, which is unfortunately quite often.

I always find myself at the airport or on the plane needing a knife to cut something, but have to wait. Worst time was I bought a pair of ear buds that came in a bear proof clam shell packaging. The store wouldn't even let me use a pair of scissors real quick.
 
killgar said:
Thanks for the clarification, I was about to do an internet search for the Texas penal code.

The following is my personal policy, and I'm not suggesting that others do the same, or that they are wrong if they do differently-

If a business or private property has a NO KNIVES "rule", and if there is no metal detector, I would carry a concealed knife regardless of any "rules" to the contrary.

And if there was a metal detector, and I had no chance of entering with a knife, then I would not go in. My reason is not because I think I will need a knife, or because I can't possible be without it for a few hours, it is because I don't want to give my money to any business that wants to deprive me of my legal rights, whatever those rights may be. I place a very high value on my legal rights. And if that means I miss a sporting event or my kids can't go to Disneyland, then that's just the way it has to be.

There are plenty of other places to go and fun things to do where no one is trying to deprive me of my rights.
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This is why I didn't take the tour at hoover dam. The thick accented security guy at the entrance said I couldn't take my knife inside (f*ck that). I told the wife to go ahead, I'd wait for her. She declined and we left. Fair warning...

We're gonna take the grandkids to the state fair this year, which I haven't been to since the 90's. I hope for their sake I get inside with a knife.
 
I haven't forgotten to carry a knife ever since I was a little kid and was grounded for riding out on my horse without a knife. I lived in a rather remote mountain area.

Since then, the only time that I don't have basic weapons and tools on my person or in my backpack/briefcase is when it's illegal to have them. Flying, going to concerts, traveling and visiting museums, etc.

Sometimes I'll carry a Victorinox Classic or SwissCard even at places where I'm not allowed to carry a knife. People tend not to notice them.
 
The only time I am without a knife is when flying (in checked baggage) or when going to the courthouse.

Because I think it''s absolutely asinine that these big burly deputies with loaded guns will not even allow a pen knife into the courthouse, I simply pull my fixed blades out of their sheaths, leaving the empty sheaths on my belt. On 3 occasions, a dimwit deputy has questioned me about them and on 2 occasions, I politely told them "Your sign says "No knives", not "No knife sheaths." The 3rd time, the duty deputy was asking all kinds of irrelevant Qs, so I asked for his supervisor. The supervising Sgt looked at the deputy, shook his head and told me to "Go on." and commenced to having a "heart-to-heart" conversation with the deputy.

I have also quit going to any school district functions as they have "rules" that ban the carrying of any knife on school properties. If I can't have a small pocket knife, then they can't have my money.
 
Walking through an airport and feeling naked without my pocket knife and very exposed, is a traumatic experience for me. I somehow feel undressed, incomplete, and insecure. I certainly do not feel safe.
 
I'm in the minority and feel perfectly fine without a knife on me in most places. I don't usually need one when I'm out and about although there are times a day when they would save me a few seconds. As a matter of fact, sometimes I do not want to carry a knife as it's a bit much to have on me in combination with everything else - especially when getting my wallet (not that big) and keys (minimal) already feel like too much in 1 pocket most of the times (other pocket = phone only). Even a small keychain knife can be annoying to me at times. And when I do need a knife occasionally at work, exact-o knives very readily available.

However, I do try to carry a knife when it's convenient for me and if I go somewhere that I know I will want a knife, I will make sure I have the one I want with me. I am also all for carrying a knife when you need/want to and do not agree with most rules/laws prohibiting firearms, knives, or other tools + devices in various places. The few places where I agree with some degree of prohibition in the abstract I do think they have gone overboard (mostly places like courthouses where I could understand in theory that you should not be able to intimidate or threaten jurors/judges with potential force or prisons where it could be given to a prisoner - not that they don't have stuff already anyways).

Lastly, for security, if given the choice, I'd much rather have a firearm, but I do realize that any firearm like any other tool has it's limits and uses and ultimately you need to pick the right tool for the right job/situation.
 
"So really for most of my life I have been without a pocket knife. Not much of a story to tell."

....Yikes, the Horror !! .....I would have a hard time w/o one + more of my 'constant companions' with me....BTB.
 
jasonbroni said:
We wound up using a broken shell and it worked just fine,
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Actually kind of funny that you fell back on one of the first knives. (Yes, I know those are shark's teeth. Looks cool though.)

Bobby3326 said:
The only time I'm not carrying a knife is when I'm flying, which is unfortunately quite often.

I always find myself at the airport or on the plane needing a knife to cut something, but have to wait. Worst time was I bought a pair of ear buds that came in a bear proof clam shell packaging. The store wouldn't even let me use a pair of scissors real quick.
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Yeah, I wish they had decided that SAK's and such were legal on planes. I had to fly 3 times last year for stressful reasons. I had to do carry on for frugality, efficiency, etc.. What I missed a lot was having a knife as a worry stone while there.
 
Been in and out of the hospital and I don't carry one in for fear of it being lost. Unfortunately, that means there have been a few loose threads and such that I've been reduced to tearing at because I don't have a blade on me. I think next time I'm taking a little Opinel just to have something with me.
 
Went with my daughter to register her new car, and didn't realize the MVD and the court house share the same building. The cop that mans the desk at the entrance confiscated my spyderco military on the way in and politely returned it on the way out. No problems.

Mike
 
That was pretty nice of the cop. Most don't want to assume responsibility and just say that the knife can't come in here. Take it back to your car.
 
Also heard of a number of cases, involving sports events etc., where they said take it to your car or leave it here but we can't guarantee you will get it back.
 
DocT said:
Walking through an airport and feeling naked without my pocket knife and very exposed, is a traumatic experience for me. I somehow feel undressed, incomplete, and insecure. I certainly do not feel safe.
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The only times I've been without have been jury duty and flying. I have only flown twice since 9/11 and that was to and from Blade Show. What a time to be without a knife!

(Worse than missing my knife, they made me take off my prosthetic foot. The jerk who "inspected" it had no idea what he was looking for.)
 
killgar said:
Thanks for the clarification, I was about to do an internet search for the Texas penal code.

The following is my personal policy, and I'm not suggesting that others do the same, or that they are wrong if they do differently-

If a business or private property has a NO KNIVES "rule", and if there is no metal detector, I would carry a concealed knife regardless of any "rules" to the contrary.

And if there was a metal detector, and I had no chance of entering with a knife, then I would not go in. My reason is not because I think I will need a knife, or because I can't possible be without it for a few hours, it is because I don't want to give my money to any business that wants to deprive me of my legal rights, whatever those rights may be. I place a very high value on my legal rights. And if that means I miss a sporting event or my kids can't go to Disneyland, then that's just the way it has to be.

There are plenty of other places to go and fun things to do where no one is trying to deprive me of my rights.
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Just to set the record straight, the business which has decided to have a no knife rule is exercising its right under the law too so you aren't being deprived of a right at all. You are an invitee of the business and the business may set rules for admission unless the business discriminates on account of race, color, creed or any other constitutional right. There is no "right" to carry a knife into a business or a home if the owner prohibits it. One may argue with whether or not the business or home owner should prohibit it, but the owner has such a right.
 
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