Totally lovely quote about a knife, sort of

[Hjalmar69]

This old guy is interviewed in a Swedish newspaper and even though I do not know the question, the answer is brilliant. If I were to translate it, it would be something as follows: No, I don't have the internet, I have a Mora knife.I have no cards, no appliances, only common sense.

Regards Erik

 

[315]

Sounds like something my Grandad would have said. If he’s speaking the truth then he is probably pretty self sufficient. Something that is gradually disappearing over time.

 

[marchone]

When 9/11 happened communication services were disrupted all along the East Coast. Cell phones were not as ubiquitous as today. Google was three years old and X-box was new that year.

When a similar or worse event occurs again, like an EMP strike, the Gen Z demographic will be totally unprepared for life without their devices.

 

[Henry Beige]

When 9/11 happened communication services were disrupted all along the East Coast. Cell phones were not as ubiquitous as today. Google was three years old and X-box was new that year.

When a similar or worse event occurs again, like an EMP strike, the Gen Z demographic will be totally unprepared for life without their devices.

But those of us in the know will have plenty of tin cans and string on hand.

 

[afishhunter]

But those of us in the know will have plenty of tin cans and string on hand.

Don't forget the walkie-talkie, and the Dick Tracy x-ray glasses (to see if anyone is hiding behind the fence, of course) and decoder ring..

I do pity all those who "grew up" without a lick of "common sense"... the fact that so many have to be warned that a fresh cup of to-go coffee may be hot, and a wet floor is slippery ... so sad ...

 

[tongueriver]

When the electrical power goes out here, the first thing I do is reach for the light switch so I can find my flashlight. LOL. I do have a Mora, however.

 

[Will Power]

He's probably lead a much more tranquil life because of it. More things often equals more stress but the tendency today in 'advanced' societies is to actively force people to have a digital life. Going off grid or just being anon. is getting vey difficult and the more so as a cashless (control) society is becoming the desired norm in Scandiland

Not SURE I could survive & be happy with just a Morakniv though, but lots of knives and less of the other? Certainly

 

[abcdef]

You would also need a SAK and an Opinel. That's all. Maybe a smatchet.

 

[Bastler]

You would also need a SAK and an Opinel. That's all. Maybe a smatchet.

...and a bread knife, a chef's knife and a machete.