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Squishor · 12-06-2004, 07:44 PM

-age - 41
-country of residence - USA
-occupation - Investigator
-sex - Female

Questionare:

1. Do you own a knife that you carry on your person? - No (used to for many years)
a. If so what type, and what uses does it provide you? - Owned Buck, Gerber, Swiss Army, and various other knives I can't recall the names of. I had a collection of at least a dozen pocket knives, many more at times.
b. if not, why do you not carry a knife? - I got out of the habit when I was on probation for a number of years (wasn't supposed to carry one), and also all my knives are gone now.

Uses have included cutting up food for dinner, cutting twine, cardboard packages and tape, digging splinters, glass and thorns out of myself and animals, cutting my fingernails, cutting gas hoses and radiator belts, general prying, digging and carving and, most importantly, creating sharp sticks. I've never thought it would be a good idea for me to use a knife as a weapon because it could be taken away and used against me. Also I haven't had to.

2. What are the positives about your particular brand, style and shape of your knife? (material, wieght, form, etc) - I prefer a knife that has about a 3-4 inch blade, not one of those big serrated Rambo-looking hunting knife things but more like just a simple classic blade. I like knives to lock into place, and some of my favorites have had a little knob on the blade for easy opening with the thumb. I prefer a wood handle just because I'm a traditionalist, and I don't really like the look of the white horn that's commonly used. Also small, unusual or novelty knives are fun, just for a change. My favorite ever was sold as a French shepherd's knife - it had a fairly narrow, graceful blade, with brass inlay on the handle and decorative metal engraving along the back, but it was also very functional and held an edge well (most important).

3. what problems do you face with your knife, what would you change if you could about your knife? - My biggest problems have been resisting the urge to use my knife as a screwdriver, and carrying it without having a big bulge in my pocket or looking like I'm on my way to the Renaissance Fair with a big sheath on my belt. Oh, and occasionally cutting myself. If I tried to carry a knife now I'd have trouble at airports, since I fly fairly often for my job.

Edit: I think I found a website for the French shepherd's knife. I'm just about certain it was made by this company. http://www.laguiole-elite.com/index2.htm

12-06-2004, 07:44 PM	#41 (permalink)
Squishor Frontal Lobe Location: California	-age - 41 -country of residence - USA -occupation - Investigator -sex - Female Questionare: 1. Do you own a knife that you carry on your person? - No (used to for many years) a. If so what type, and what uses does it provide you? - Owned Buck, Gerber, Swiss Army, and various other knives I can't recall the names of. I had a collection of at least a dozen pocket knives, many more at times. b. if not, why do you not carry a knife? - I got out of the habit when I was on probation for a number of years (wasn't supposed to carry one), and also all my knives are gone now. Uses have included cutting up food for dinner, cutting twine, cardboard packages and tape, digging splinters, glass and thorns out of myself and animals, cutting my fingernails, cutting gas hoses and radiator belts, general prying, digging and carving and, most importantly, creating sharp sticks. I've never thought it would be a good idea for me to use a knife as a weapon because it could be taken away and used against me. Also I haven't had to. 2. What are the positives about your particular brand, style and shape of your knife? (material, wieght, form, etc) - I prefer a knife that has about a 3-4 inch blade, not one of those big serrated Rambo-looking hunting knife things but more like just a simple classic blade. I like knives to lock into place, and some of my favorites have had a little knob on the blade for easy opening with the thumb. I prefer a wood handle just because I'm a traditionalist, and I don't really like the look of the white horn that's commonly used. Also small, unusual or novelty knives are fun, just for a change. My favorite ever was sold as a French shepherd's knife - it had a fairly narrow, graceful blade, with brass inlay on the handle and decorative metal engraving along the back, but it was also very functional and held an edge well (most important). 3. what problems do you face with your knife, what would you change if you could about your knife? - My biggest problems have been resisting the urge to use my knife as a screwdriver, and carrying it without having a big bulge in my pocket or looking like I'm on my way to the Renaissance Fair with a big sheath on my belt. Oh, and occasionally cutting myself. If I tried to carry a knife now I'd have trouble at airports, since I fly fairly often for my job. Edit: I think I found a website for the French shepherd's knife. I'm just about certain it was made by this company. http://www.laguiole-elite.com/index2.htm Last edited by Squishor; 12-06-2004 at 07:54 PM..