People Who Shouldn't Have Knives

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SirSharpSauce

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Ever been around people who aren't familiar with knives but have them anyway? My roommate just bought himself a knife and is flicking it like an idiot. Help!
 
The level of fit and finish and overall design of his $30 chisel ground Boker were suprisingly good, however, and I've got a Spyderco Gayle Bradley in my pocket.
 
SirSharpSauce said:
Without any care for safety, thinks it's a weapon, thinks he's a Badass with a weapon, etc.
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Just gotta let people like that slice themselves open, then decide whether they want to respect their knives or give them up entirely.
 
I was once one of those people.

When I was about 5 years old I was helping my uncle remove a tarp that was covering his sailboat. He had tied it down using some cheap cordage, and as such, was simply cutting the lines. He handed me his extra Swiss Army knife and I went at it. I vigorously sliced through a few of the puny cords like a tiny ninja fighting an invisible enemy. One of the lines was more flimsy than the rest so I had to hold it steady to get a good cut. Not only did I cut the cord, but also ran the blade down the length of my thumb, filleting a substantial amount of flesh.

I suppose I'm fortunate to have learned that lesson early on.
 
I flick my knives like an idiot--I just make sure that nobody else is in the way, and I've accepted the fact that I'm gonna get cut on occasion. Doesn't mean I shouldn't own knives.

You could always suggest that he tape the blade, if it really bothers you that much.
 
Just treat them like a 12 year old boy scout.

Teach them about the blood circle and take them camping. Should only take one trip for them to cut themselves.
 
I've been around a few that shouldn't own knives or guns, motorcycle, fast cars, trucks or reproduce, can't stop till I get to say, "...told ya so."

Then they're usually more eager to learn.
 
CubistHamster said:
I flick my knives like an idiot--I just make sure that nobody else is in the way, and I've accepted the fact that I'm gonna get cut on occasion. Doesn't mean I shouldn't own knives.

You could always suggest that he tape the blade, if it really bothers you that much.
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Yup. That' s me:D
 
If he's not a real knife guy, he'll get bored with his new toy soon.
 
I drive my girlfriend crazy flipping my knives open all the time just sitting their watching tv or something.....there is something about it
 
My wife has the worst Knife handling skills ever. Does everything you shouldn't. Cuts toward herself.....puts her fingers in the way of the blade....etc.. She has never cut herself once. Someone is looking out for her.
 
AaronNWKnives said:
My wife has the worst Knife handling skills ever. Does everything you shouldn't. Cuts toward herself.....puts her fingers in the way of the blade....etc.. She has never cut herself once. Someone is looking out for her.
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Or she's incredibly lucky and should head to a casino immediately ;)
 
I love flicking. The flicking isn't a big deal, I guess that particular person with a knife just bothers me.
 
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somebody flicking their knife in public, in a store or a restaurant or anywhere near kids, yea that would bother the hell out of me. if you're going to flick, please flick in private. thanks.:D
 
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