What would you Think or Say when you see...

I'd just be glad to see someone else carrying a knife.

I keep a Vic Manager on my keychain and an XM-18 on my belt. Both have their uses.
 
Iyonk said:
... non knife anthusiast equiped with just an ordinary Swiss Army Knives...
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I'd probably think "Cool" 'cause they're carrying a knife. I often carry a SAK of one kind of another along with my Benchmade and Spyderco. Got an Executive on me right now. :)
 
i've had my pocket pal in my pocket more often this month than my sebenza... i keep it hair-peeling (beyond whittling) sharp, and it does everything i need it to now schools started.
 
I usually look to see if it is a real SAK or a knock off.

If it is the real deal I might compliment them on there choice of cutlery.

If it is a knock off I would give them grief.
 
...I would think they are a sensible person...and perhaps strike up a conversation about which model they have and show them my Vic Trekker...
 
"What would you Think or Say when you see...
non knife anthusiast equiped with just an ordinary Swiss Army Knives..."
- Iyonk

a) hello MacGuyver!
b) mind if i have a look?
c) wanna see what i've got?
d) i hope you don't ever board a plane with that "known terror weapon"...
 
Typically I would ask to take a peek at it. Ask them about it to see if they are knowledgeable past the brand name.

I then slowly engage my love for knives and how expansive the hobby really is! :foot:

In other words I slowly infect the poor victim with knowledge he'd never thought he'd acquire. :thumbup:

Once having a successful conversation on how awesome knives are in general and how they've advanced I slowly let the newly infected victim drift to be consumed by the illness. :D
 
Hi Iyonk -

I always have a Vic Waiter in my left front pocket.

I would just note that there is another "knife guy", and maybe talk to them about pocket knives.

best regards -

mqqn
 
Iyonk said:
... non knife anthusiast equiped with just an ordinary Swiss Army Knives...

so when you see it in use, what would cross your mind or what would you say to them?

-nice knife?
-dude, you should upgrade your knife to blablabla...bla.. ( x brand)
-its kindda cool and i used to like it before becoming knife addict...
-thank God i'm not stuck with SAKs!
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I probably wouldn't say anything, but I would think "Smart choice buddy".

It need not be an "either or" situation....

A real knife guy can enjoy knives with superior blade-steel, one-hand-opening, G-10 scales, pocket-clip, and titanium liners, but can also enjoy the humble Swiss Army Knife.

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I wouldn't say anything either.
However it kinda makes me feel good if I see someone else carrying a SAK.
Proves that I'm not the only "fool" carrying a knife.
Especially in knife fobic Netherlands:barf:
A while ago I was at my buddy's and he had an electrician at work installing a thermostate for the heating.
To my surprise he was using a beat up silver DAK.

And after a period of collecting Spyderco's with top notch steel and ergo's, I can say that I'm happy to get along with just my trusty silver Farmer and black Classic.
Much more affordable, so I'm not afraid to use them.

I used to baby my Spydies big time and used a Spartan I had in my back pocket for any real cutting.
Go figure.

Great thread Yvonk:thumbup:
 
I'd say "Nice knife". Flatground blade, good steel. If you lose it, pick up another and no tears shed.
 
Swiss Army Knives are some great knives and I still carry mine even though I have some $300.00 + knives. SAK and Old Timers are what got me started back in the day and I still love them.
 
Flatground, good steel, nice fit & finish. Good knives IMO. Plus if you loose it buy another and no tears shed.
 
I would say they are using a great knife. Everyone should have at least a couple. My favorites are the classic SD and the Tinker. No need to upgrade, unless you want something with a higher wear resistant steel.
 
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