Worst Knife Reaction?

[David Mary]

The way he worded it, he wasn’t just at a park. He was whittling “in” the playground. Not at the playground or near the playground. Doing anything weird in the playground is creepy to me. And at most playgrounds I have seen if you are in the playground there will be kids around you.

Your points are valid too and I do respect your opinion.

I see. I guess I read "in the playground" as something like sitting on a bench in the park near the playground equipment, but not actually on the swingset or teeter-totter. That would be creepy.

 

[David Mary]

what I mean is stealthy sneak attack against an unprepared victim.

Understood, and agreed. My point, however was simply that with the right philosophy (which I think MBC embodies, i.e. defanging the snake, disabling mobility, and escaping), a small knife can be an extremely effective tool for effecting a mechanical stop to an unjust assault, while also minimizing (as far as possible in armed self defense) the likelihood of killing the assailant and going to jail for it. I also don't think that philosophy itself requires "years of very serious training" before it can be applied effectively enough to justify carrying a bladed self defense tool, even if relatively untrained. Why I like it is because it can be applied with gross motor movements, and does not require finer motor skills than the ability to grab your knife, slash at the assailant's wrist, jab assailant's thigh above the knee, and run.

 

[soc_monki]

I agree with this completely. However, I think if a person wanted to do it for a demonstration, and called local law enforcement ahead of time, and said "Good afternoon officers, I will be at such and such a place with such and such other people, and we will be open carrying our rifles in a safe and lawful manner as a 2nd Amendment demonstration, and we would love for you to attend and help us educate the public" that is a slightly different story than walking around with the sling waiting for someone to call the cops about the guy standing in the street or park with a rifle.

I agree. I've seen way too many videos of people just trying to get a reaction, then getting irate when the police show up.

 

[Hanne762]

I and a friend went to a concert once, we were wanded and he had to give his brand new knife (a Buck 110) to security. It was placed in an envelope. When we got out, he stopped by security and they gave him the envelope which he didn't bother opening because he could feel it was a Buck 110 inside and had his name written on it. When we were on the metro going home he opened the envelope to find an abused Buck 110 with a blade that had been grinder sharpened to about half its original size.
It's probably best not to give security any access to your things.

 

[BitingSarcasm]

Show me where I expressed outrage.


Whittling at a playground full of kids is a bit creepy and if the kids are running around like kids do, potentially dangerous. You mentioned reading the room but you do not know hat it means.

Reading the room would be thinking to yourself “ self, should I take out a knife and start whittling in a public space full of kids running around? Probably not”

it isn’t being willing to put the knife away if someone gets upset.

When you start pulling out the "us vs. them" arguments and we can't let them get away with it, that's when my outrage meter goes off. You call people cowards and overly sensitive for holding beliefs that differ from your own and "if we encourage them by giving them any ground it won't go well for us." It shows an adversarial mind set that to me sounds like an outrage. But hey, it's all written words and the tone that I hear when I read them is undoubtedly different than what you hear when you write them.

And then you called me a creep who isn't smart enough to not play with knives near kids. I stand by my outrage comment. If you can read so much into my statement, then I am just fine reading into yours. I guess I shouldn't normalize knife use by using them responsibly, as you originally said we should all be doing. If it matters so much, then know that I whittled usually at least 50 feet away from any playground equipment or park benches. Because I, not being a moron, know that kids move fast, and I wanted to leave any debris someplace where it wouldn't be in anyone's way. Usually I did a lot of sanding on walking sticks too, but before you get worried, I paid attention to wind currents so that I wasn't dusting anyone. That could have actually been more dangerous than a knife, some woods like Walnut can be quite irritating and cause allergic reactions.

 

[David Mary]

normalize knife use by using them responsibly

We all agree then!

 

[J85909266]

I'll bet "most" of us have not had "many" moments where we have scared people by using our knives. And in fact, the situation in your OP has nothing to do with what you describe in the above statement. Separate issue entirely.

I have not had any moments where it was obvious to me someone was uncomfortable while I used a knife.

If I know I am going to a place where knives aren't allowed, I don't bring them.

I disagree with you on a core level, and I won't be able to change your mind. I know that.

I live my life for myself and the people I love, and as long as I am not actively trying to hurt anyone, then you will just have to accept it. I do not care how many people whine. I do things how I do things to get what I need done. I carry a knife.

I literally cannot believe this is even an argument on Bladeforums.com.

 

[DMG]

When you start pulling out the "us vs. them" arguments and we can't let them get away with it, that's when my outrage meter goes off. You call people cowards and overly sensitive for holding beliefs that differ from your own and "if we encourage them by giving them any ground it won't go well for us." It shows an adversarial mind set that to me sounds like an outrage. But hey, it's all written words and the tone that I hear when I read them is undoubtedly different than what you hear when you write them.

And then you called me a creep who isn't smart enough to not play with knives near kids. I stand by my outrage comment. If you can read so much into my statement, then I am just fine reading into yours. I guess I shouldn't normalize knife use by using them responsibly, as you originally said we should all be doing. If it matters so much, then know that I whittled usually at least 50 feet away from any playground equipment or park benches. Because I, not being a moron, know that kids move fast, and I wanted to leave any debris someplace where it wouldn't be in anyone's way. Usually I did a lot of sanding on walking sticks too, but before you get worried, I paid attention to wind currents so that I wasn't dusting anyone. That could have actually been more dangerous than a knife, some woods like Walnut can be quite irritating and cause allergic reactions.

after reading it and having some things pointed out by David Mary, I think I went a little too far in my comment to you. It was not my intention. I was concerned by the picture you painted of whittling “in” a playground. I am sure it was not as bad as I pictured in my head.

 

[DocJD]

I was in a weapons band once. We did a few shows.

True story.

I was a lead slinger in a weapons band ...whoa , make that lead singer .

Untrue baloney .

 

[CanadaKnifeGuy]

I carry an ALOX SAK Electrician for use in sensitive company or the office.

It's a tame, gentleman's type slipjoint. (AMAZING little sheepsfoot blade and fantastic Awl...)

I also prefer knives around the 3" mark or shorter and actually prefer understated black blades

4"+, pointy, shiny, knives can raise pulses easier. I have no desire to alarm sensitive people, just because of the tools I carry.

Flippers make a scary sound and the locks are generally weak, as well.

I prefer boring lockbacks, for folders.

Re: blade shape / geometry, I prefer practical, utilitarian designs

I don't carry double-edged blades, large blades, bowie / "fighting knife" type designs, etc.

Small, understated and incredibly useful tools. Maximum utility.

 

[DocJD]

anything weird

Weird is defined completely by societal norms .

People make a big fuss these days about respecting everyone's cultural diversity , but apparently whittling (which used to be a perfectly respectable fidgety public pastime in much of America) is now worse than making obscene sexual displays or biting off chicken heads .

 

[Mr opinionated]

I disagree with you on a core level, and I won't be able to change your mind. I know that.

I live my life for myself and the people I love, and as long as I am not actively trying to hurt anyone, then you will just have to accept it. I do not care how many people whine. I do things how I do things to get what I need done. I carry a knife.

I literally cannot believe this is even an argument on Bladeforums.com.

Well I can believe this is an argument or debate on Blade Forums. I have seen countless threads like your own which always culminated in debate, arguments, and alienated feelings. Which none of it is helpful to anyone.
Considering each person has different views. Did you really think or expect everyone to agree with you and all to have the same opinion as yourself? I am starting to think you posted this just to get people stirred up and whine about how bad those Sheeple are all the while trying to play the innocent victim when some do not agree or cling to every word you say as absolute law.
I have noticed with every post you make you are playing the role of the Martyr and doing your best to discredit anyone who disagrees with you. I have heard enough to be honest and think it is time for myself to retire from this OP's post. To be truthful, I really do not care for your post, calling people you do not know or their experiences Sheeple, and gas lighting others. Out of here.

 

[DocJD]

I have seen countless threads

culminated in debate, arguments, and

So have I , about certain brand names , steel types , blade lengths , countries of origin , violation of intellectual property rights , etc etc etc .

A forum is boring and meaningless if everyone always must agree , IMO . Diversity of opinions is good and healthy .

Bye ,bye !

 

[Raylas]

I see. I guess I read "in the playground" as something like sitting on a bench in the park near the playground equipment, but not actually on the swingset or teeter-totter. That would be creepy.

I actually find this visual somewhat amusing. I picture some big mountain-man looking guy with a tiny case peanut whittling while he rides on one of those bouncy horses mounted on the springs.

 

[J85909266]

Considering each person has different views. Did you really think or expect everyone to agree with you?

No, I rarely expect that. But I at least thought on a knife forum we could relate on being annoyed about it. Anyway, I have other things to do. I've had enough.

 

[David Mary]

Joe, I had no problem with your OP, and I felt the meltdown type response you got from the security lady was over the top. Also, everyone should be very clear that you not once used the term "sheeple".

Thank you for starting an interesting thread. Best to you until we run across each other again on here.

 

[J85909266]

Joe, I had no problem with your OP, and I felt the meltdown type response you got from the security lady was over the top. Also, everyone should be very clear that you not once used the term "sheeple".

Thank you for starting an interesting thread. Best to you until we run across each other again on here.

Thank you.

 

[killgar]

Well I can believe this is an argument or debate on Blade Forums. I have seen countless threads like your own which always culminated in debate, arguments, and alienated feelings. Which none of it is helpful to anyone.
Considering each person has different views. Did you really think or expect everyone to agree with you and all to have the same opinion as yourself? I am starting to think you posted this just to get people stirred up and whine about how bad those Sheeple are all the while trying to play the innocent victim when some do not agree or cling to every word you say as absolute law.
I have noticed with every post you make you are playing the role of the Martyr and doing your best to discredit anyone who disagrees with you. I have heard enough to be honest and think it is time for myself to retire from this OP's post. To be truthful, I really do not care for your post, calling people you do not know or their experiences Sheeple, and gas lighting others. Out of here.

Your post struck me. It struck me as being very judgmental. Just my opinionated observation.

 

[Boru13]

I literally cannot believe this is even an argument on Bladeforums.com.