Yeah very possible she was being over dramatic just cause she saw everyone else getting worked up. From what I heard he’s ok now, didn’t need stitches or anything. He probably did forget though lol. And yes he knows I like knives so I think maybe he was expecting me to pull out my Leatherman which I also carry or a small folder idk.
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Why are non knife people so afraid of fixed blades? Am I the A-hole in this situation ?(Story included)
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Modernflame
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Sounds like a scene from "Meet the Fockers."
All decorated for Halloween now?
All decorated for Halloween now?
Why would I make this up? It happened lol and if u don’t believe it then whatever I guess that’s on you. And honestly there wasn’t even any noticeable blood on the knife surprisingly.
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I‘ve seen A LOT of threads on this forum, I’d say 50% of what gets posted is severely embellished haha.
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"Do you have anything to cut this rope?......wait, why do you have that knife!?"
That's pretty much all you need to answer your question. A person who makes that statement isn't going to have a reasonable dialogue or willingness to understand.
You're not an asshole for carrying and using a small fixed knife. You made a strategic mistake in handing it to, then holding it near, an inebriated person. But you already know that by now.
Tough break with your brother, I feel bad for his wife and daughter. I'm sure they deal with his unreasonable, if not alarming behavior on a daily basis. Perhaps your sister in law and niece had a disproportionate reaction because they knew they would have to deal with your brother's disproportionate reaction to cutting his hand. I would not take their reaction personally: people under emotional strain can lose their composure under otherwise normal circumstances. But you know them better than strangers on the internet.
Regardless, I hope their circumstances improve.
That's pretty much all you need to answer your question. A person who makes that statement isn't going to have a reasonable dialogue or willingness to understand.
You're not an asshole for carrying and using a small fixed knife. You made a strategic mistake in handing it to, then holding it near, an inebriated person. But you already know that by now.
Tough break with your brother, I feel bad for his wife and daughter. I'm sure they deal with his unreasonable, if not alarming behavior on a daily basis. Perhaps your sister in law and niece had a disproportionate reaction because they knew they would have to deal with your brother's disproportionate reaction to cutting his hand. I would not take their reaction personally: people under emotional strain can lose their composure under otherwise normal circumstances. But you know them better than strangers on the internet.
Regardless, I hope their circumstances improve.
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Nothing much you can do now. In the future keep knives far away from idiots and drunks.
The injury was not the result of it being a fixed blade, but irratic behavior around a sharp tool of any type.
The injury was not the result of it being a fixed blade, but irratic behavior around a sharp tool of any type.
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We never, EVER embellish. And we’re all done buying knives we don’t need.
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If that’s the case, then, yes, it is your responsibility to avoid putting him in situations where his being impaired could harm him. In this case, that means avoid giving him a sharp knife.
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No, but a bear trap could be absolutely hilarious.
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Mass media indoctrination . Especially for folks that don't have a context for utility use, outside of the kitchen .
With few exceptions , fixed blades are usually shown in negative contexts for thrills and chills .
And the very act of carrying anything ,that can be used as a weapon, has become a politically polarized issue for many .
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So far as family dramas ...sigh ! You get to chose your personal friends , but not family .
I've always carried whatever I felt I needed , or just wanted to . But in public , normally well concealed .
I sometime will cut something for somebody, upon request , but very rarely ever hand my knife to anyone .
Lot of people now don't know what a sharp knife is ...or how to handle one .
Was quickly typed while I was at work lol
Sorry.
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No worries, just givin ya a hard time man!
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