Public perception of people carrying knives

Morrow said:
We need to be careful to not let this thread stray in to political discussion or commentary.
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That would be my fault, I believe. Back on topic, it seems most just carry/use when they want and don't mind those around them, message received.
 
I don't think it's your fault in the least bit. There is, without question, a correlation.

Aaand that's my cue to move on. :)
 
Life is too short to care about what random strangers think of you, as long as it's legal carry what you wish. I do.
 
RedLynx said:
Although I'm not physically able to take part in combative sport, I find them interesting, useful outside of the "ring" and fun to watch. They're a trifecta of awesome.
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I was an obese teenager, wrestling and muay thai changed my life. Met lots of nice people, travelled a lot.

grownstar said:
Either hit my body really hard or drink tequila out of my belly button. Your call.
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My girlfriend was complaining about work and her family, I read this and laughed my butt off. She's not happy.
 
Franciscomv said:
I was an obese teenager, wrestling and muay thai changed my life. Met lots of nice people, travelled a lot.
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I've been considering perhaps trying Brazilian Ju Jitsu at some point. Although I am at a very good weight and my upper body is strong, cerebral palsy affects my lower body quite badly. I walk, but not well, and since balance is just as important in fighting as throwing a good hook, I have a feeling it'll be difficult to learn.

I appreciate you sharing your story mate.
 
I was setting up a VFW recruiting booth at a tail gate party at my daughters college and had to use a knife to cut some rope to tie down the banner. Some lady walking by said what are you doing with that big knife? Uh cutting rope whats it look like. She just walked off and didn't say anything else, the Marine Corp league guys setting up next to me and the Highway patrol right across from me busted out laughing. We were all sharing beer back and forth.

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A different time I was renewing my license at the DMV and the lady at the counter needed to cut open a bale of forms, she turned and asked if anybody had a knife to cut the strap off, 5 guys in line with me offered pocket knives. lol. She picked mine and said it was really pretty, opened it up slit the packaging, closed the frame lock and handed it back with a thank you.
 
cricketdave said:
Some lady walking by said what are you doing with that big knife? Uh cutting rope whats it look like.
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And that's why it's best to only pull out a knife when using it; the use is the single best explanation possible. :)

I've been in a similar situation before, and the person could only say "Oh yeah...I suppose you're right."
 
stabman said:
And that's why it's best to only pull out a knife when using it; the use is the single best explanation possible. :)

I've been in a similar situation before, and the person could only say "Oh yeah...I suppose you're right."
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I believe I remember you were cutting steak in the lunchroom. ;) One of the best uses of a knife ever, I think almost anyone would agree.
 
I live in Oregon and I don't get much looks when I carry my custom folder. Which is aggressive looking but still I only pull it out when needed. I never really notice anyone giving me looks. I do notice sometimes my dad gets weird looks when opening something with his knife in public.
 
Live is too short to worry about what others think. If I have a knife out it's because I am using it to cut something for myself or someone that needs a bit of gentlemanly assistance.
 
RedLynx said:
I believe I remember you were cutting steak in the lunchroom. ;) One of the best uses of a knife ever, I think almost anyone would agree.
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If you need to pull out a knife to cut steak it's not worth eating IMO..

If it's done right and actually worth buying one should be able to cut it easy with a butter knife.

Same goes for roast.
 
Don't be this guy[video=youtube_share;BVIB9JnGfiM]http://youtu.be/BVIB9JnGfiM[/video]
 
Ankerson said:
If you need to pull out a knife to cut steak it's not worth eating IMO..

If it's done right and actually worth buying one should be able to cut it easy with a butter knife.

Same goes for roast.
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Great...now people have to tell me that I like my meat cooked the wrong way...:rolleyes:

There's just no winning.
 
stabman said:
Great...now people have to tell me that I like my meat cooked the wrong way...:rolleyes:

There's just no winning.
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If you like eating tough and or poorly cooked meat that's your choice. :)

Personally I would rather have it tender enough to cut with a fork, it almost melts in your mouth it's so tender, now that's good eaten. :thumbup:

You are talking to someone who really knows how to cook here, you will never win this one about steak, I normally don't eat steak out because I haven't seen it done correctly very often except in higher end restaurants. I don't want to eat shoe leather having to pay for it. I can make my own steak at home so I usually eat something else when I am out.

However if one needs to cut a burger or something in half then I can see using a knife that you are carrying, some people like to cut those in half so they are easier to deal with.
 
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Public perception has been molded by the popular media--both the entertainment and the information media. I fear too many people are unable to distinguish the reality from the fiction anymore due to this process in popular entertainment and I know the popular information media pushes points of view. As Jackknife pointed out, the cutlery business did itself no favors when companies started promoting their products based on how bada$$ they are with an in-your-face attitude. Once the media latched onto that concept, the reality of the situation was lost.

If you ask many people what they think they will tell you: knives are bad because I'm told they're bad on TV and I see them being bad on TV and in the movies... guns are bad because I'm told they're bad and I see them being bad.

I have carried a pocket knife every place I've gone, almost daily, for about 60 years and I've never cut anyone except myself in that period of time. Yet I find myself being perceived as a threat to public safety based on a 2.25 inch piece of metal that has a point on one end and is sharp on one side. For that I thank you, popular media. You have done the world a great service.
 
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