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Not only do you run the risk of them wrecking your blade, but NKP are seldom use to "sharp" knives--much less "scary sharp" as most of us keep ours--
But they also run a real risk for an ER visit, and then they'll attempt to shift the blame with questions like, "Why didn't you tell me it was sharp?" or "Why do you keep your knives so sharp?" or "Why didn't you warn me this knife was dangerous?"
Is the public at large really that accustomed to using butter knives, screwdrivers, and car keys to cut with?
....the answer--- YES! :thumbdn:
So next time someone asks to use your knife, respond with, "Whaddya need my knife for, you got a set of car keys don't ya?"![]()
Or (in my case typically) ask them what they need a knife for?
Opening a box, take the opportunity to show them how to break that tape barrier with a key, a pen, a chopstick, or many other tools readily available to them.
A zip tie, perhaps show them how to pop it with a paperclip, pin, etc. (show them they can then reuse the zip-tie ;-).
If the job truly requires a knife, I ask them if they are ok with me using my knife for their task (they usually look at me like I think they are incompetent ... :-/
I have learned that many times buying or giving them a knife is useless, because if they don't buy it themselves ..., typically they will not carry it regardless.
Loaning tools, items in general, it's a rare surprise when it comes back they way it was loaned. It's that RARE guy or gay that returns something in equal or better condition. When the truck comes back with more gas than it left, washed, oh god new tires ... (yes, this does happen) it's a really nice loan that speaks volumes to future relations. Feels good when you do it for others ;-)