Why must they touch it?

[RJ]

Kodiak, no apology needed. I should have been clearer. I do agree that there is a big difference. I would not mind at all if I were selling a knife.

Thanks,
Rich

 

[red mag]

I cant stand it when the customs touches my knives. Afew years ago I orderer a Spyderco-Terzuola and the knife was delivered opened. The handle was in the box with the blade coming out at the side. I was lucky not to cut myself as I didn't expect an openen knife. I guess they had their troubles closing a liner-lock.

 

[greenie]

NOT touching a blade before buying.

ANALOGY:
NOT test driving a car before buying.

It does not take a rocket scientist to see that there is something wrong with this picture.

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"Walk softly and carry a big stick"...TR

 

[the4th]

I touch it because I must. The steel calls to me.........

 

[Corduroy]

NOT touching a blade before buying.

ANALOGY:
NOT being run over by a car before buying.

The blade is the hurty bit. "Test drive" the handle instead. If you need to be sure that the blade works, ask to cut something with it (not yourself!)

I fully understand why touching the blade is a must in a folder you intend to buy (to check for play), but on a fixed-blade I just don't get it. On the other hand, I also don't much care - that's what chamois is for.

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-Corduroy
(Why else would a bear want a pocket?)

 

[Stompy]

But if we didn't care we wouldn't have anything to crap about!

 

[Jedi Knife]

What maker would make a knife intended for cutting purposes and complain about someone "touching" the blade? If a blade cannot withstand someone touching it then it certainly is not capable of being used for cutting things.

JK