Women and Knives: Why More Women Need To Carry A Blade

[K.O.D.]

My fiancé carries a knife. I carry a bigger knife.

Though I doubt she will ever be a knife toting fanatic like me, she sees the merit in carrying one. She carries a Kershaw Shuffle when she's not at work, which is great because she can fetch and open my beer for me when needed.

I believe that anyone with a modicum of sanity and common sense should carry a knife, regardless of gender.

 

[22-rimfire]

22-rimfire's point about kitchen prep work is interesting. It always amuses me that knife work in the kitchen with a kitchen knife doesn't really seem to "count" as knife use around here.

It seems that more people would be "into" knives if they realized that, by using kitchen knives, they are already "into" knives.

I have to agree with that. I see pictures of members here using their folders and fixed blades for food prep and find it kind of ridiculous. But on the other hand, it's fun. So go for it. I have kitchen knives for this and they work just fine. Last year I purchased a Condor Kephart and at a glance really like the knife although I seem to have trouble getting it as sharp as I like. Be that as it may, I look at it and "kitchen or steak knife" comes to mind immediately. Some folks suggest using kitchen knives in the field (example Old Hickory or Chicago Cutlery) in the field; I suppose that might be just fine. But the point is there is a cross over as a knife is a knife.

That Opinel #7 would make a pretty good all around kitchen knife and could even reach into the peanut butter jar. I use a lot of the inexpensive Victorinox kitchen knives for just about everything in the kitchen including spreading bread or a roll. Cuts the real butter more easily than a regular table knife.

Kids don't even get to use knives anymore in school; even plastic ones. They use those all in one plastic cutlery. I noticed that when my grandson was younger, he was very hesitant to even cut something with a table knife. Maybe it was just too big for his hands or maybe it was that suddle training in school that knives are bad.

 

[Moondrop]

The difficulty in carrying fixed blades was mentioned back there somewhere. Some fixed blades are easier to carry than others. Poorly lit cellphone pic:

As for the Bobbitts... Just because one woman (actually, I found references to three; two who did it and one who tried) cuts off her huband's genitals that means all women are out to do it? Trying not to step over a line here, but you can find way more news stories of wives being murdered by knife-wielding husbands than of men being castrated by their wives. I'm finding this incredibly frustrating and a tad offensive.

 

[marcinek]

I have to agree with that. I see pictures of members here using their folders and fixed blades for food prep and find it kind of ridiculous. But on the other hand, it's fun. So go for it. I have kitchen knives for this and they work just fine. Last year I purchased a Condor Kephart and at a glance really like the knife although I seem to have trouble getting it as sharp as I like. Be that as it may, I look at it and "kitchen or steak knife" comes to mind immediately. Some folks suggest using kitchen knives in the field (example Old Hickory or Chicago Cutlery) in the field; I suppose that might be just fine. But the point is there is a cross over as a knife is a knife.

That Opinel #7 would make a pretty good all around kitchen knife and could even reach into the peanut butter jar. I use a lot of the inexpensive Victorinox kitchen knives for just about everything in the kitchen including spreading bread or a roll. Cuts the real butter more easily than a regular table knife.

Kids don't even get to use knives anymore in school; even plastic ones. They use those all in one plastic cutlery. I noticed that when my grandson was younger, he was very hesitant to even cut something with a table knife. Maybe it was just too big for his hands or maybe it was that suddle training in school that knives are bad.

Excellent points about knives. Again, I do think it would introduce more people into knives if they knew they were already there.

As far as Opinels...I believe one of their main uses in France is as "table knives." They ARE food knives. Can you think of anything better to bring to a picnic? I can't.

And kids in school....remember that kiridashi's that are now so "tactical" are, in reality, just kid's school knives used for sharpening pencils.

 

[marcinek]

My fiancé carries a knife. I carry a bigger knife.

Though I doubt she will ever be a knife toting fanatic like me, she sees the merit in carrying one. She carries a Kershaw Shuffle when she's not at work, which is great because she can fetch and open my beer for me when needed.

I believe that anyone with a modicum of sanity and common sense should carry a knife, regardless of gender.

Of course! Which brings me to the subject of "nail care." (Don't worry, its knife related...I will mention a SAK at the end, which seems to suffice).

I hate hangnails and those little flaps of skin get at the base of your nails...the ones that peel back agonizingly. (Ever see Black Swan?) Also those nasty gouges on the sides of your nail that give you hard little points that snag on everything too.

Anyway, I'm not a mani-pedi guy, but I do do a bit of routine nail maintenance. And I love the file on my Vic Classic on my keychain. I also use the toothpick to pick my teeth! Classy!

But, I would imagine someone who is even more interested in nail maintenance would find a Classic handy, or, even better a MiniChamp!

 

[Blade Girl]

Just make sure you familiarize yourself with the rules. As the mods have not commented on this yet I don't know their view on it but to me the video you posted was in direct violation of the rules for the General Discussion forum. Further, you have posted a lot of photos of yourself, some showing skin, but only one with a knife. Also, while you have done a good job not overtly directing folks to your channel you have mentioned it so many times and in such ways that it would seem to me you are directly folks to it, and it is not knife related. Sure you can probably do these things but do take notice you are in the minority of members doing so and be prepared to answer for such practices.



Yes, kids need to know how to use a knife, in the least for getting food to their mouths. Jamie Oliver did a show a while back where he came to America and tried to change the Elementary school lunch system in a rural town so it would have more nutritious food. Every thing was in Nuggets or hand held for so the kids wouldn't need to use utensils. Well guess what? This also meant that they couldn't cut up healthier food and put it in their own mouths. None of them knew how to use a butter knife.

I am teaching my daughter how to do food prep in the kitchen (I do 95% of the cooking in our house), I am also teaching her how to cut her own food while on the plate (current favorite for this would be Sunny Side up eggs), and this last summer we started with whittling while camping. She is 8.

:yawn::yawn::yawn::yawn::yawn:

 

[Blade Girl]

Read my earlier post. Knock off the BS.

Never mind... your comment was AFTER the last one..my bad. Thanks! Maybe I'll get a good knife pic today to post over in What Knife Are You Totin' Today..that sounds good to me! Thanks, Morrow.

 

[sideways]

What about in the Princess Leah slave outfit..with a blade attached to his thigh? hee hee

Sigh... The internet provides.

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On topic: If more women want to carry knives they can and they should. Us talking about it here won't change that of course so I am confused about the medium for the debate, but everyone needs to cut stuff from time to time. I would not question a woman carrying a knife any more than I would question her voting or driving a car. Just seems like common sense equality. Now if women feel more inclined to put their stilettos on their heels than in their pockets well who am I to argue. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[Blade Girl]

Sigh... The internet provides.

>>> Here <<<

On topic: If more women want to carry knives they can and they should. Us talking about it here won't change that of course so I am confused about the medium for the debate, but everyone needs to cut stuff from time to time. I would not question a woman carrying a knife any more than I would question her voting or driving a car. Just seems like common sense equality. Now if women feel more inclined to put their stilettos on their heels than in their pockets well who am I to argue. Different strokes for different folks.

Ha ha ha ha! Thanks for the laugh! That was awesome. I needed it! :thumbup:

 

[22-rimfire]

Using and learning to use knives IS common sense and not gender related at all. As far as girls go, yeah, I'd like to see more girls carrying a folding knife and getting used to having it and using it as they are extremely useful tools. It is not just for guys and certainly not for knife nuts like a lot of us here.

 

[Blade Girl]

I am getting ready to get a new knife. So far, I have two Opinel #07's, three Sak's, a peanut, and...yeah..that's it. I want something classic..a folder....I do not care for stag or the majority of plain wood. I like stuff, if it's wood, that has a nice grain to it that looks really different...and I love knives that have a sleek look. I love the more narrow, smooth blades, s30v is preferable for the blade, but stainless steel is okay. Any ideas for a newbie? Oh, yeah, and I am not into PINK knives or PINK camo... I have my own opinions on that...

 

[LEGION 12]

I am getting ready to get a new knife. So far, I have two Opinel #07's, three Sak's, a peanut, and...yeah..that's it. I want something classic..a folder....I do not care for stag or the majority of plain wood. I like stuff, if it's wood, that has a nice grain to it that looks really different...and I love knives that have a sleek look. I love the more narrow, smooth blades, s30v is preferable for the blade, but stainless steel is okay. Any ideas for a newbie? Oh, yeah, and I am not into PINK knives or PINK camo... I have my own opinions on that...

I am sure you will get plenty of suggestions but a Para 2 might be what you are looking for.

 

[bdmicarta]

My wife carries a small folder. I bought her a dragonfly to carry but one day she commented on my blue Delica being easier to find in the bottom of her purse so I bought her a small Kabar Dozier folder with orange scales.

My daughter carries a larger folder. A few years ago she picked out a mini-grip for her knife. Recently I bought her a Sprint Tenacious (green scales). This weekend she pulled out an old Endura that she borrowed from me.

They both understand that sometimes they need to use a knife so they carry one.

 

[marcinek]

I am getting ready to get a new knife. So far, I have two Opinel #07's, three Sak's, a peanut, and...yeah..that's it. I want something classic..a folder....I do not care for stag or the majority of plain wood. I like stuff, if it's wood, that has a nice grain to it that looks really different...and I love knives that have a sleek look. I love the more narrow, smooth blades, s30v is preferable for the blade, but stainless steel is okay. Any ideas for a newbie? Oh, yeah, and I am not into PINK knives or PINK camo... I have my own opinions on that...

I would open a new thread on the subject if I were you. You were the one insisting that this thread stick to the topic of "Women and Knives: Why More Women Need To Carry A Blade" and was not supposed to be your own chat thread.

I think that would be the best way for you to get advice about a new knife. It is what eveyrone does. :thumbup:

 

[Woodcamo Nut]

@Blade Girl,

Is the camo SAK your self defense knife ?, I think a fixed blade is much safer than a non locking blade such as a SAK.

 

[jill jackson]

I am getting ready to get a new knife. So far, I have two Opinel #07's, three Sak's, a peanut, and...yeah..that's it. I want something classic..a folder....I do not care for stag or the majority of plain wood. I like stuff, if it's wood, that has a nice grain to it that looks really different...and I love knives that have a sleek look. I love the more narrow, smooth blades, s30v is preferable for the blade, but stainless steel is okay. Any ideas for a newbie? Oh, yeah, and I am not into PINK knives or PINK camo... I have my own opinions on that...

S30V is stainless. You said your B/F is a member here, what does he like? I can't help you I don't buy classics prefer the newer stuff. Wait, I did buy this and it's a classic with wood, sleek...only 40 bucks too.

But, this is more my idea of sleek, Ti with carbon fiber, flipper and bearings all the good stuff.

 

[22-rimfire]

The Spyderco Native 5, Sage, or Manix would fall into my range of suggestions for your consideration. I particularly like the Native 5 in G10 and it comes in S35VN (and US made). This is my most useful size. Not a fighting knife. But with practice you could open it pretty quickly. I am currently looking at getting a Spyderco Kiwi which has the wharncliffe blade style. I find the blade shape to be very useful.

The Spyderco Delica is always a good choice. I know they have made them in other than VG-10 steel, but mostly you see it in VG-10. Still very good and wallet friendly compared to many.

The Benchmade Griptillian is always a good choice too.

If you look at classic slip joints, my suggestion is always to get a Trapper pattern first. The GEC's are very good. The Queens are less money. Usually you find these in 1095 steel in the GEC line. I really don't know what size of knife you are considering as your question is very broad. But I gave you a few suggestions anyway for EDC type knives.

 

[Blade Girl]

S30V is stainless. You said your B/F is a member here, what does he like? I can't help you I don't buy classics prefer the newer stuff. Wait, I did buy this and it's a classic with wood, sleek...only 40 bucks too.

I like this one, Jill...very very nice. Yes..he has made suggestions to me as well..but I would like some more. Since I am a woman and it's about gals and knives...thought this was the perfect question to ask. And the price is absolutely fantastic... $40??? Wow.. Very nice Thanks! I just bought a specialty knife from Buck for my boyfriend..custom made... and it was over $100..so that is a really great price. I like the Buck you posted the best..although the other is nice too..but the Buck is more up my alley.

 

[Blade Girl]

The Spyderco Native 5, Sage, or Manix would fall into my range of suggestions for your consideration. I particularly like the Native 5 in G10 and it comes in S35VN (and US made). This is my most useful size. Not a fighting knife. But with practice you could open it pretty quickly. I am currently looking at getting a Spyderco Kiwi which has the wharncliffe blade style. I find the blade shape to be very useful.

The Spyderco Delica is always a good choice. I know they have made them in other than VG-10 steel, but mostly you see it in VG-10. Still very good and wallet friendly compared to many.

The Benchmade Griptillian is always a good choice too.

If you look at classic slip joints, my suggestion is always to get a Trapper pattern first. The GEC's are very good. The Queens are less money. Usually you find these in 1095 steel in the GEC line. I really don't know what size of knife you are considering as your question is very broad. But I gave you a few suggestions anyway for EDC type knives.

Thanks so much. I will go look these up!

 

[Blade Girl]

@Blade Girl,

Is the camo SAK your self defense knife ?, I think a fixed blade is much safer than a non locking blade such as a SAK.

no that's just my camo addict SAK knife...it's got just about everything on it you could need... flat head, phillips, wrench, magnifying glass, toothpick, tweezers, several sizes of knives, and more...