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    Us old farts learned to carry and use a knife. Daily affair. Even now, retired at home. I'm lost if there isn't one in my pocket. I've lost one a d3cade or so ago at airport security line after 911. Wasn't in habit of removing it... it went in a trash bin, security didn't get it... maybe janitor did...

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    Ive had a knife in my pocket or on my belt for 50yrs and im not going to stop nor is my wife who has a 5 knife rotation depending on what she is wearing. My current favorite is a Civivi Elementum which i sharpened today.

    Its a tool i use everyday.
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    I miss the old days, had rifle teams and practice in school, in high school, either left the guns in the car, in school parking lot or put them in school locker, me and the buds were going hunting after school. There was no problem with any of this back then..

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    Texas has no more illegal knives!
    I carry 2, a Klien electrician’s knife and a S&W switchblade.

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    I always got an inside chuckle when I entered a government secured facility with 2 18" pipe wrenches, a 12 " crescent wrench and several screwdrivers. They would look at what I was carrying in my bucket and ask if I had a pocket knife. I never mentioned that I could do far more harm with the above tools than a 2 3/4" knife.
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    microtec ultratec. kershaw leek. various others. never without 1

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    Twice last year I was stopped at the entrance to Silver Dollar City after walking through their metal detector. They wanted to see the contents of my pockets and back pack. The backpack had a couple of canned drinks. My left front pocket had my keyrings, about 15-20 keys on rings and a few links of roller chain. Right front pocket had 2 knives, a tiny Swiss army and a 3" folder, plus a 6' Stanly Fat Max tape measure. They said thank you and sent me on through. Another time, when I was carrying the same things, they waved me through without checking.
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    A Cross ball point pen carried in your shirt pocket makes a mighty fine weapon. The ones with chrome finish seems to be the sturdiest.

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    I used to carry a Leather-man and a small but very sharp pocket knife. The leather-man was used for most things, so I always had a sharp blade when needed. Not that I no longer carry the leather-man, I’m always abusing my knife blade and it is almost never as sharp as it should be.

    Unfortunately, with the world we live in, we can’t take our children’s safety for granted. Metal detectors in schools are a good idea. However, there should be a sign stating what items are unauthorized. In Alaska all bars need to have a sign stating no guns or knives allowed.

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    Here in PA, the "other lawful purpose” clause is an affirmative defense. Self defense, cutting string, opening envelopes are all lawful purposes. You have to go to court, but you should win.
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    More "common sense" weapon control.
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    My mother grew up in the middle of New Hampshire,
    in the "Roaring 20's" a hundred years ago.
    She had a collection of hairpins.
    She gave several to her granddaughter, my daughter,
    with the instructions:
    "These will help defend your virtue"

    One that Mom usually carried in her hair
    was a triangular file ground smooth to a point, small ivory handle.
    Mom used it for an ice pick.

    You would never know what hit you if you ever grabbed her.

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    A Gerber Armor Crewman" made of S30V steel. Blade is 3 7/8" and overall is 7/8" open. All steel is "blackened" along with the belt clip. Blade has an elongated hole for a easy thumb flick to open. Been with me for 7 years now.
    Been carrying Gerbers whether in sheaths, pocket or clips for well over 40 years now.
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    Janitor sounded like a drone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by missionary5155 View Post
    A Gerber Armor Crewman" made of S30V steel. Blade is 3 7/8" and overall is 7/8" open. All steel is "blackened" along with the belt clip. Blade has an elongated hole for a easy thumb flick to open. Been with me for 7 years now.
    Been carrying Gerbers whether in sheaths, pocket or clips for well over 40 years now.
    How is that steel to sharpen ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaysouth View Post
    A Cross ball point pen carried in your shirt pocket makes a mighty fine weapon. The ones with chrome finish seems to be the sturdiest.
    I've hurt myself a couple of times in the past with a Cross mechanical pencil, I think that would be my go too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by GregLaROCHE View Post
    I used to carry a Leather-man and a small but very sharp pocket knife. The leather-man was used for most things, so I always had a sharp blade when needed. Not that I no longer carry the leather-man, I’m always abusing my knife blade and it is almost never as sharp as it should be.

    Unfortunately, with the world we live in, we can’t take our children’s safety for granted. Metal detectors in schools are a good idea. However, there should be a sign stating what items are unauthorized. In Alaska all bars need to have a sign stating no guns or knives allowed.
    Kids here can't have nail clippers at school.

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