Ever get people on the street that flip because you have a knife?

[MyLegsAreOk]

I got a story to tell you, and remember it because I took Spyderco milli apart for cleaning after I got some new driver bits :

At a retail job I took because of layoffs some lady said loudly while in line "I can't believe he has that!" and looked around at other people not me. No one said a word to her. When she got up to me she said something similar but I forget what I was already too nervous to remember. I just acted like I was a good bit dimmer than I actually am (not hard) and said in a deep slow voice "uh I work in the back all the time, I just came up front because it got busy!" She just went "Well it's nice you came up here then" and filed a complaint with the manager saying all men are horrible in the store lol.

Do you guys have any funny stories about disarmerment nuts?

 

[MolokaiRider]

I try to avoid Karens and Kens.

Generally speaking, in many retail environments that a person such as this lady frequents, it’s probably a good idea to keep the blades in the car. Many companies have a no-knife policy nowadays anyway.

Now if you work at Knifecenter....well...

 

[jbmonkey]

nope. no one ever notices my knife in pocket or on belt sheath where I am. it never comes out unless I'm using for a legit purpose. I work in mechanical on new constr. so no one there pays any attention at all and have their own knives.

even if I go to a grocery store after work as a random retail environment example, can't say anyone has ever noticed my knives in my pocket or on my belt. never had a problem that I can remember, but im gettin old and my memory ain't so great amymore.

 

[The Aflac Duck]

One time I pulled out my Combat Troodon in the middle of Home Depot to trim a fuzz off of my shirt and was suddenly attacked by ninjas. Good thing I had my Combat Troodon that day and not just the regular Troodon.

 

[Zephyr One/Zero]

I discreetly carry a CCW handgun, so my knife remains hidden too.

 

[singularity35]

My one hander stays in my pocket around people I don't know. I carry a small traditional for cutting tasks in public. No issues at all.

 

[Ironbut]

Nope. Not around here. I have to drive twelve miles of back roads to even get to a street.

 

[folder geek]

Let me tell you a story about a banana
Thankfully I don't have a story about somebody not understanding a knife is a tool. Where I live seems like everybody carries a knife or a firearm.
One of my better stories though was positive. Sitting down at a gathering to eat some food. Pulled out my XM24 to help cut up my Indian taco. Not flashy or anything just as if it was a plastic knife. Older lady next to me says "now that's the way to do it" (or something along those lines).

 

[knarfeng]

Never had a problem with carrying a pocket knife, traditional or modern, in a store.

 

[Danke42]

Me? No.

 

[Jsega51]

Nope!

 

[jbmonkey]

Let me tell you a story about a banana
Thankfully I don't have a story about somebody not understanding a knife is a tool. Where I live seems like everybody carries a knife or a firearm.
One of my better stories though was positive. Sitting down at a gathering to eat some food. Pulled out my XM24 to help cut up my Indian taco. Not flashy or anything just as if it was a plastic knife. Older lady next to me says "now that's the way to do it" (or something along those lines).

I remember a story told about bananas and a tanto recon 1 and blood letting. same story?

 

[Grizzm@n]

I've never had a stranger comment about a knife, whether it's in my pocket or in use.

Co-workers (corporate environment) have been surprised at my Endura, but they didn't freak out.

 

[000Robert]

No.

 

[MyLegsAreOk]

Well it only happened to me once so I think overall it's really rare, she had to be some political type as she knew where to look. I say this because I do notice clips on men though and tend to ask. I'm not dumb enough to ask about the guns I notice when the profile is on their coat or pants. Why am I looking at mens' pants you ask? Situational awareness, I want to see weapons and DO know where to look heh.

nope. no one ever notices my knife in pocket or on belt sheath where I am. it never comes out unless I'm using for a legit purpose. I work in mechanical on new constr. so no one there pays any attention at all and have their own knives.

even if I go to a grocery store after work as a random retail environment example, can't say anyone has ever noticed my knives in my pocket or on my belt. never had a problem that I can remember, but im gettin old and my memory ain't so great amymore.

How big is your fixed you keep on your belt? I'm considering carrying my CRK Pac when I eventually get it in. I almost always wear a jacket so it'll be mostly hidden.

 

[midnight flyer]

I was raised pretty old school by today's standard. I was taught that you left your knife in your pocket (in those days knives were still considered tools) unless you needed it.

As a matter of course I carry a large 4" bladed folder and a traditional. Since I work in construction, that means about 6 days a week. If I go to the grocery store, out to eat, by a supplier, see my accountant... what ever the case might be, no one knows I have those knives on my person. If I actually need a knife in public I pull out my medium sized traditional and no one says a word.

Discretion and good sense will go a long way to keep folk's temperature down in these strange times.

Robert

 

[Planterz]

On the street? No. Not unless I'm mugging someone.

 

[Pilsner]

Why am I looking at mens' pants you ask?

I assumed you took an interest in fine tailoring. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[CWL]

Nope.

If you do, you're doing it wrong.

 

[DangerZone98]

Not yet. Then again, I take discretion very seriously especially among non-knife folk. If a package needs to be opened, it’ll get opened before people notice my Izula or Recon 1.