Would you carry a knife to a funeral?

Last funeral I attended, I had 2 knives on me. I also was wearing level 4 armor and carrying an M4.
 
Yes, I mean I wouldn't have a 12 inch blade hanging on my side, but I carry my pocket knife at Church, why wouldn't I have it at a funeral? If the person that died was hard core anti-knife I would leave my knife in the car out of respect. That said I've not been to a funeral yet without one myself or seeing others with their knives, some being folders on belts.
 
I carry knives as tools, not weapons. With that in mind, go with something relatively small in your pants pocket, nothing big clipped or sheathed. For occasions like that, I carry either an Opinel No6 or a SAK. I don't own any Case-like old-fashioned slipjoint type knives, but those would definitely work too.
 
I carry a knife EVERYWHERE, why should a funeral be any different? What if my wife has a hanging string on her dress or something? The uses for a knife go far beyond the obvious for most folks.
 
Clean up your Sebenza, sharpen it, and put it in your pocket. It is gauche to walk around with a dull, dirty Sebbie.
 
~I think that's a good decision Tyrone, I know I would; and I also expect to carry one at my own.
 
Just attended my Great Aunt's funeral...had my BM 707 Sequel relaxing in my RF pocket.
I agree...Why Not?
 
I carry a CUDA 7" MADD MAXX to weddings and funerals. You never know when there will a cake that needs cutting.
 
No Los Angeles, it's not a trick, just wondering if anyone here thought against it. And at my own I even expect to be buried with a few of my collection. Thanks guys for your input, it was greatly appreciated.
 
I don't see why not. I carry a handgun, knife and flashlight pretty much wherever I go laws providing.
 
If i can carry i do, i agree the a smaller more concealable knife would be best but i cant imagine anything wrong with it.
 
I have carried a knife to a viewing once but only to make sure the SOB was indeed deceased. I expect your situation is different.
 
Knife and gun everywhere I go.

Edwood7 said:
I carry knives as weapons first, tool second. I also carry a hand gun, its part of being an officer down here. The only times I go to church lately is to fellow offices funerals. We have a tradition of going in full operational uniform, not dress uniform. We carry our weapons as a tribute, as a symbol of continuity and to let everyone know that the fight is not over. At least does are our traditions.
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Edwood, this reminds me of a humorous happening a few weeks ago. My grandpa died after being in a nursing home with Alzheimer's disease and other ailments. One of those things that was expected. Anyways, My Uncle Ronnie is about 4 years older than me. He gave me a hug and them made a statement that I had a "damned" gun. My dad and his two older brothers were standing right there and they all started smiling. My Uncle Randy put him in a headlock and pulled him into a side room at the funeral home. Randy told him that he was probably the only male family member around that wasn't packing..... Including GRANDPA.

My grand-dad always carried a colt pocket pistol in the front right pocket. At least he did until he got dementia. The 4 oldest brothers decided that the piece would go to the grave with Grandpa. I thought that was pretty fitting.
 
I always carry 1 or 2 knives, except when flying or places with metal detectors. Now I'm not going to belt carry a khukuri but what ever fits with the attire is going with me. And +1 on the pistol I'm more likely to be carrying one when family is around and did so as pallbearer at my grandmothers funeral.
I'll have to scan a photo of the groomsmen from my wedding:D
 
My uncle knife checked me at my grandmothers funeral not to long ago. I failed.
 
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