Rights for knives

I've been carrying a knife for the better part of 35 years or so...in the last couple weeks I've used my current EDC for paint work, removing caulking, several carton board boxes, as a light pry tool (the spine of course) and pruning and cutting roses. And there's more. I'm not sure how well I'd do without her, she's served new well as have all my knives over the years. Any issue I may have had would be about me and not the knife. I've never viewed them as weapons, the sort I carry aren't particularly suited as such.
 
I don't have the patience to debate with anyone possessing that condescending, nanny-state POV; it's galling that knife enthusiasts have to justify the usefulness of cutting tools, especially to self-righteous pricks whose philosophy could be summed up as 'we know what's best for you, and we don't suggest, we legislate'.

Just because something's dangerous doesn't mean it's a weapon. A hammer can be constructive or destructive, and something as simple as a lighter could kill dozens of people, if a person were so inclined. Pencils and pens. Weed-killers and rat-poison. A car. A beer bottle. Accepting some measure of danger and uncertainty is necessary if we want to live in a relatively free society. Reactionary legislation is not the way people living in a democracy respond to every sensationalistic news story. If the reactionaries have their way, we'll all be living in a bubble-wrapped world of sporks and tofu.

Pointing out the obvious to the oblivious isn't the most satisfying past-time, so I appreciate that groups like 'Knife Rights' are committed to banging their heads against this particular wall of ignorance. The fact that automatics and balisongs are now safe to own, in states where they were they were very recently illegal, is a victory that serves as proof that perseverance and reason can still yield results.
 
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Just take the time to talk about how useful they are.
Be enthusiastic, but in a sane sort of way. :)

My friend who just completed an adventure race on Saturday, she never owned a folding or fixed blade knife for carry.
But a fixed blade or locking folder was part of the required equipment...so she came to me for her knife needs. :thumbup:

And it actually was handy along the way, although for mundane tasks like cutting tape and zip-ties.

She plans on giving it back...I did not create another knife knut yet...but I believe she'd happily accept a small keychain knife now that she's experienced how handy having a knife is when you need to cut stuff.

And she was in awe of the Victorinox Swisschamp I showed her when I lent her the Tuff Lite...you could see the sort of wonder that all of us feel upon beholding a neat new knife. :D
 
Roger Huynh said:
Thanks knarfeng this would definetly help me explain to friends how useful a knife is
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How do they think their steak gets into bite sized pieces?
How does a butcher get those tasty pieces of meat into those cool little packages?
How would a person separate a sandwich into more than one piece cleanly?
How does one get butter on toast for crying out loud?
Surgery without a knife would be messy if say the doctor implemented a spoon or a ladle.

Not everyone lives in a huge NYC metropolis, some people that live in rural areas need a small cutting tool to do their job. Electricians? Carpet Installers? Contractors? Electrical Technicians?
Sounds like those friends have been inside watching too movies. Aside from a rock used as a hammer a million years ago, cutting tools have been one of the most integral parts of human development.
 
Ask your friends if they know of any home or domicile without a knife or knives in it. Worldwide, even 'homes' without beds or running water....will have a knife somewhere.

Then tell them that if knives are that important you feel that carrying one in your pocket isn't a bad idea and that you find yourself being asked to borrow it all the time.
 
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