Which of my knives should I not carry on me?

I feel like the poop has been hitting the fan for about a year now, and nothing in my pockets has kept me alive...what’s kept me up and moving is the same thing that would in nearly all poopy fan situations. Stay away from stupid people.
 
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Lee D said:
I feel like the poop has been hitting the fan for about a year now, and nothing in my pockets has kept me alive...what’s kept me up and moving is the same thing that would in nearly all poopy fans situations. Stay away from stupid people.
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This here is the understatement of the Century. I feel like people imagine a specific thing, that their guns and knives are going to help them with, when they say "SHTF Scenario." In reality, knowledge and simple tools will win the day. Even in the face of a major global pandemic, society has not collapsed, despite what all the SHTF predictions, novels, tv shows, and fan fiction have told us. In the end, what's more likely on your drive home from work: Society collapsing to the point you need to shoot and slash your way into your safety bunker, or a flat tire or engine malfunction?

As for OP, for your every day carry around town, I think you can pare that down to a multitool and a reasonable sized fixed blade or folder. If you're going out camping or hiking, add in the larger fixed blade and saw. It seems like you have three or four "backup" knives for uses that you may not normally encounter (like bushcraft).
 
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This thread has been an interesting read. In theory, being over-prepared still means being prepared. I don't have an issue with that but I am wary of generating unwanted concern from law enforcement. Of course, demands for a pocket dump from law enforcement should be exceptionally rare in a civilized society. What you carry should be your business in a free society. Even if what you carry is 100% legal, the unfortunate reality is that the opinions, prejudices, and background assumptions of the person with the badge can matter a lot in how you are treated. I also see a parallel to issues that can come up after the fact in an otherwise 100% justified use of a defensive tool. For instance, a misguided and overzealous prosecutor could make a stink about ammo choices, modifications, skull logos or dangerous-sounding product names, or carrying multiple defensive tools.
 
jiggyfly16 said:
But wouldn't it be a bad idea to broadcast your equipment and knowledge to a bunch of ill-equipped desperate strangers in a SHTF scenario?
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I didn't say anything about broadcasting. I just mentioned having a couple extra knives in case they are needed. Hopefully they won't ever be needed.
 
chronovore said:
For instance, a misguided and overzealous prosecutor could make a stink about ammo choices, modifications, skull logos or dangerous-sounding product names, or carrying multiple defensive tools.
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Can, do and will under various circumstances. Certain states in the N.E. of the USA for example, violate standing federal law by trying to prevent, impede and prosecute duly qualified and authorized active and retired LEOs from carrying certain ammunition or standard magazines. I mention this simply for the truth of the matter, not because I believe LEOs, (of which I am a retired member), should constitute a separate class.

One needs to give some thought in advance regarding the hill upon which they are willing to die. Consequences can be dire, even when one is not at fault.
 
Chronovore said:
This thread has been an interesting read. In theory, being over-prepared still means being prepared. I don't have an issue with that but I am wary of generating unwanted concern from law enforcement. Of course, demands for a pocket dump from law enforcement should be exceptionally rare in a civilized society. What you carry should be your business in a free society. Even if what you carry is 100% legal, the unfortunate reality is that the opinions, prejudices, and background assumptions of the person with the badge can matter a lot in how you are treated. I also see a parallel to issues that can come up after the fact in an otherwise 100% justified use of a defensive tool. For instance, a misguided and overzealous prosecutor could make a stink about ammo choices, modifications, skull logos or dangerous-sounding product names, or carrying multiple defensive tools.
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Well, there are pro's and con's to everything. LEO's are pretty decent where I live. But I don't advertise everything either.
 
Blues said:
Can, do and will under various circumstances. Certain states in the N.E. of the USA for example, violate standing federal law by trying to prevent duly qualified and authorized active and retired LEOs from carrying certain ammunition or standard magazines. I mention this simply for the truth of the matter, not because I believe LEOs, (of which I am a retired member), should constitute a separate class.
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Waitaminute, I don't remember typing what you quoted. What sorcery is this? o_O
 
The system is doing odd things. I tried to quote Chronovore before and it came out under your handle or another member's and I had to edit it.

Strange juju about.

Be on the alert.
 
How often do you use any of knives you carry?
If you are carrying knives that you do not use.
Ask yourself why am I carrying these knives.
Do I think you are carrying too many knives yes.
If for any reason you are stopped by police it is going to seem suspicious having so many potential weapons on you.
Especially if you do not have a logical answer on why.
 
BillZee said:
How often do you use any of knives you carry?
If you are carrying knives that you do not use.
Ask yourself why am I carrying these knives.
Do I think you are carrying too many knives yes.
If for any reason you are stopped by police it is going to seem suspicious having so many potential weapons on you.
Especially if you do not have a logical answer on why.
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A few extra knives don't really weigh much.
Are the cops that bad in Pittsburg? In my entire life I have never had a cop stop me and ask how many knives that I was carrying. I believe that if I lived in an area of oppression like some of you guys describe, I would move away...
 
000Robert said:
That's probably how most people see it. A decent fixed blade, auto or folder, and a slip joint should take care of most peoples needs. I like to carry a couple extra knives just in case.
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I would technically survive the apocalypse with a Swiss army knife.

I definitely go the specialist knife. But I understand that it is a quirk one part rather than justify it.

And look one of the things I have been doing is bush glam cooking. And I have a dedicated cleaver sort of thing and a hundred year old axe for that. And I feel badass out there cutting potatoes with it over an open fire.

But I don't need it.
 
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