Some people just don't get it.

DAVE_M

DAVE_M

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I'm on down time right now, so I popped open BF's main page and saw a sale ad with some Mid techs, Customs, and a few Autos. One of my fellow co-workers stopped by, saw the thread, and asked, "What are you looking at? You want to get a knife?" I turned around and told him, "I'm looking into getting a custom." He made a snooty remark, "What do you do with that, stab people? You want to stab people?" Before I could even chew him out for being ignorant, he walked off.

Some people just don't get it... :grumpy:
 
I was watching a true crime show the other day and someone said a perp had a "knife fetish". I never considered liking knives to be a fetish, but that's how some people view anyone that likes anything that they don't care for.
 
I had a similar thing happen to me , told a guy at work i was making a knife and he gave me attitude, saying what do you need that for are you going to go kill a buffalo or something.
 
'Why do you carry a knife?'

One of the most stupid and annoying questions I get asked. I'm sure other members get that one too..

Not even sure how to answer it anymore. And when I try to talk about my knife making and colle ting hobby they also go all weird.. Its better than collecting stamps ffs! Gah..

Some people just don't get it.
 
Couldn't agree more. People find out how many knives/guns I have (and it's far less impressive than many here) and they think I'm some kind of wannabe serial killer or something. I collect things I like. People act like I'm stockpiling weapons of mass destruction meanwhile these very same people (one of the people who criticized me) have 22 cats and dogs in a 2 bedroom house. I think that's weird as shit but I believe to each their own. Another collects cars. I don't say "Oh well why do you need so many cars when you only need one?" Which is what they said to me about guns and knives. It's true. Some people just don't get it. And as much as I try to ignore it, it still chaps my ass when I hear people say things like this. I don't criticize or judge your phillatilling (or whatever the word for stamp collecting is) so leave me and my collection alone.

/rant
 
DAVE_M said:
I'm on down time right now, so I popped open BF's main page and saw a sale ad with some Mid techs, Customs, and a few Autos. One of my fellow co-workers stopped by, saw the thread, and asked, "What are you looking at? You want to get a knife?" I turned around and told him, "I'm looking into getting a custom." He made a snooty remark, "What do you do with that, stab people? You want to stab people?" Before I could even chew him out for being ignorant, he walked off.

Some people just don't get it... :grumpy:
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This is a case where we (knife people) get what asked for.

Loads of knives are sold as "combat" or "tactical" knives. Some have names like "Reaper" or "Hoodlum". Popular knife logos have skulls incorporated into the graphics.

And then we come here and act all surprised that the general public is scared of us?

Talk about not getting it!!
 
Step 1: Start chatting with said co-worker at lunchtime.
Step 2: Eventually change that into dinner at each other's homes.
Step 3: Start really getting to know co-worker, starting from childhood, so that true intentions are unclear
Step 4: Spend minimum of 5 years becoming this co-worker's best bud.
Step 5: After you really get to know co-worker, make note of his favorite hobbies
Step 6: Spend minimum one year coming up with insanely hurtful jokes about his hobbies, that make him sound unreasonable and creepy for no reason
Step 7: Plan elaborate party with all mutual friends included.
Step 8: After main course and before dessert, tell minimum of one joke about each hobby, showing just how crazy this dude really is for enjoying building ships in bottles, etc.
Step 9: Knock dessert out of his hands before he has an opportunity to enjoy the first delicious bite.
Step 10: Spread arms and lean upper body forward in a "What you gonna do?!" fashion
Step 11: Turn and walk away without a word.
/game.
 
pinnah said:
This is a case where we (knife people) get what asked for.

Loads of knives are sold as "combat" or "tactical" knives. Some have names like "Reaper" or "Hoodlum". Popular knife logos have skulls incorporated into the graphics.

And then we come here and act all surprised that the general public is scared of us?

Talk about not getting it!!
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I see your point but the funny thing is, those Reaper-tasti-tactical knives are sold exactly for the people like the OP's co-worker, not us "knife people", ironically.
 
I have a friend who collects mummified cats, and one who collects old toasters.

Collecting knives may seem weird to people, but dressing in a squirrel suit and hanging out at furry conventions is also weird. Or is it? Is the guy who spent $5000 on a cosplay outfit any weirder than the person who spends $5000 on a bike or a camera or a hand bag or a knife?

I have heard some stupid comments from people about my knives, and these are people who have substance abuse problems or porn addictions. One family member freaked out at me for buying a $2000 sword, then spent $4000 she didn't have on a vacation. I made my $2000 back, and she's using her retirement funds to offset her consumer debt. So screw opinions, one and all.
 
He,he,he, I'm not laughing at you I'm laughing at the disgruntle guy that made the comment. If he was feeling good he would never make a comment like that, maybe he's having a bad day, I feel pity for him. Anyway don't let him ruin your bliss, carry on.:thumbup:
 
RedLynx said:
I see your point but the funny thing is, those Reaper-tasti-tactical knives are sold exactly for the people like the OP's co-worker, not us "knife people", ironically.
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I concur. ZT0561 and Victorinox Cadet sound scary (currently in my pocket).

The last time someone asked me what the pocket clip on my pants was for, I replied, "It's my DPX Hest," and I walked off while they had a puzzled look on their face.
 
DAVE_M said:
I concur. ZT0561 and Victorinox Cadet sound scary (currently in my pocket).

The last time someone asked me what the pocket clip on my pants was for, I replied, "It's my DPX Hest," and I walked off while they had a puzzled look on their face.
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Exactly. In fact I'd be willing to bet despite the general knife-ignorance of non-knife people, your co-worker knows what a "Gerber" or an "M-Tech" (I do feel somewhat bad putting them in the same sentence) is. A "DPX Hest," probably not so much.
 
The old "why do you need that?" is a losers arguement. Perhaps a better question is "why don't I need a knife?" Try getting into modern plastic packaging with out one, unless you are legitmately weird and carry a pair of scissors (full size, not SAK scissors) on your person.

I agree with a few of the above posters who said that skull/death fetish knives give our community a bad name. Case in point, when get around to getting one of the new Kershaw/Emersons, I will be sanding off the silly skull logo on the clip. I also don't care for the DPX skull logo, yes I get that its that company's thing, but I think its as silly as the Emerson skull.
 
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EDCanAdamas said:
The old "why do you need that?" is a losers arguement. Perhaps a better question is "why don't I need a knife?" Try getting into modern plastic packaging with out one, unless you are legitmately weird and carry a pair of scissors (full size, not SAK scissors) on your person.

I agree with a few of the above posters who said that skull/death fetish knives give our community a bad name. Case in point, when get around to getting one of the new Kershaw/Emersons, I will be sanding off the silly skull logo on the clip. I also don't care for the DPX skull logo, yes I get that its that company's thing, but I think its as silly as the Emerson skull.
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Fortunately, though, HEST owners can get a clip with "H.E.S.T." or blank pocket clips.
 
I pity fools. Sometimes I laugh at their foolishness. In the end, I completely disregard them.

And for the sake of clarity, I am not referring to non-knife people as "fools". I am referring to people who think that because you carry a knife, or have an interest in knives, that you are some kind of serial killer.

Of course, some people are just smart-asses and will make smart-ass remarks no matter what you are interested in. Example- "What are you gonna do with that (fishing pole), catch a great white shark? Ha ha ha". I disregard smart-asses too.

As for the suggestion that knife enthusiasts have brought this upon ourselves, I think that's ridiculous. I'd wager that if a person says "What are you gonna do with that, kill someone?", and if you asked them to name three knife brands, they probably wouldn't be able to name more than one (and it would probably be Buck). People who make such remarks are not knife-people and they are not likely to be familiar with various knife brands, their logos, or their marketing.
 
I will be sanding off the silly skull logo on the clip. I also don't care for the DPX skull logo, yes I get that its that company's thing, but I think its as silly as the Emerson skull.
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Well I guess you're afraid to let your family eat a Volcano Blast Taco at taco bell, or ride in a Razor ATV. Never play Golf with the Nike Lazar or ride Thunder Road at Paramount Park in NC . Nike, Tour Burner club flames and all might cause arson ?? My Neighbor has a motorcycle, should I really worry he may dress in black and attempt to kill me and my family ? After all it is a Ninja..And lastly I was writing a letter with my pen and noticed the Star of David on top, Mont Blanc, should I call ISIS. Please think about what little things don't mean. And the years of pride placed within knife logos and be happy knives have seen history unfold in many countries. Next will PETA want Case XX to remove the Trapper ? Or maybe we'll just do it ourselves.
 
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