Originally Posted by
jonp
Thought I'd revisit this one. Last few weeks I've had a number of occasions where something needed to be cut and everyone stood around looking at each other then seemed surprised when I pulled out my Byrd and did it. Less and less carrying a knife now it seems. When I was growing up every boy had a pocket knife, now who knows? In college we were getting ready for a field trip and the Professor was on top of the van tying down something and said "jp, let me borrow your knife" and I pulled it out and tossed it up. He had no idea if I had one or not but must have figured I was the sort who would have one and was right. Now that I think back on it everyone in the class had a stunned look that I was carrying a knife.