The 10 Main Reasons I Carry a Knife

[@tidge879]

I dropped my knife between the driver's seat and the centre console of my car. Luckily, I had my other knife to help me get it out.

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

Hahaha- I’ve done that- frequently!

[@AngealHewley88]

I immediately picture Hank Hill whipping out a mini can of WD-40 to loosen the lid of the standard can of WD-40! 😆

[@regan.8077]

@@AngealHewley88 same lol

[@steveburdette1478]

I am a huge knife guy and I wish I could carry my knives for work. However I do industrial hvac work and almost everything I have to cut into has steel or copper somewhere. Even with the best steels I will destroy the blade, so Im stuck with a razor knife (very boring)

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

@@steveburdette1478 You could always use the excuse of having to cut off shrink wrap and cardboard that you’re bound to find wrapping some supplies. There’s ALWAYS an excuse to carry a knife. The only times in the past two decades that I didn’t have one in my pocket was if I was in a courthouse or somewhere similar.

[@tristandauod]

8:56 I've used the tip of my tanto zaan a ton of times when working on my car. 9 times out of 10, electrical wire connectors have some really stiff clip that's also stuck from years of not being undone. Flathead is too thick lots of times. CRK's tanto wedge works just fine.

[@bgreene.visuals]

I got locked out of my car! 😤 wait... 🤔... that's why I carry a Remington 870 with a door breaching round in the chamber! 🤓👍

[@AmetraWayofLife]

Agree , im very bored to ear twice a day "why are you carrying this" , and then please could you let me this folding ti peel my Apple, to cut that....buy you own!!!! Hahhahahah Greetings from Spain!!!

[@bigkj2.027]

Never know when you might have to use it

[@JinZism]

i used to carry a pocket knife, then i found out to be a tad useless. Switched over to a multi-tool and i never looked back. the knife sucked and is nicked in lots of places and is pretty blunt but... yeah. i found out i use the pliers 1st then knife second. Hope one day there is a multitool that comes with a plier, needle nose plier, and a folding knife.

[@JacobDrosdick]

You just described pretty much every multi tool on the market right now

[@JinZism]

@@JacobDrosdick any recommendation to for a multi tool that comes with needle nose pliers?

[@JacobDrosdick]

Look up any multi tool from any brand and you should find one. Leatherman makes really good ones

[@JinZism]

@@JacobDrosdick I'll look into it. currently carrying a SOG and a needle nose cause i need the gear system for big grip and the needle nose for more finer stuff.

[@jps2989]

I carry a knife because I was always told running with scissors was dangerous.

[@LarryEMorse]

😂

[@BParker55]

#1 reason - because if my wife needs one and I don't have one on me I feel like a complete failure 😂😂😂

[@tristandauod]

Relatable lol

[@zackphy]

%100, and she needs one a lot lol. And since most of my nicest knives were presents from her she'd say "and why the hell not" if I said I didn't have one which has only happened like once when I had basketball shorts on. So now even when I'm wearing workout clothes I've got a knife on me.

[@danielwasused]

in the words of nick shabazz " your best self defence tool is a pair of running shoes" and hes 100% right

[@Will-W]

Yup, even brandishing a knife, in legitimate self defense, better have your legal game on point, because now you're the crazy guy with a knife when they call the cops. If you're in a legitimate fight for your life, absolutely, fight to win, but you're now in a deadly force encounter and one minor misstep legally with a DA who has a wild hair for another conviction, well, the modern court room is someplace I'd like to avoid at all cost. If that means running away rather than "being tough", i'm gonna beat feet if at all possible.

[@JakeLH22]

My brother in law, especially at Christmas with all the kids opening toys: “Ask uncle Jake, he’s got a pocket knife”

[@scoob42]

I am also an “Uncle Jake” and I hear that at every birthday and Christmas!

[@jerseythedog]

My Uncle Jake was the manliest of men. He was an outdoorsman and I wish I knew what he carried.

[@pattol666]

im that uncle lol

[@Just1Guy1000]

I started taking a knife to Christmas morning starting around 13 years old because my Mom used boxes for years and they had so much tape build up on them that without a knife you were there all day long. :)

[@crookmcstealie]

@@jerseythedog I'll bet he carried a wood handle buck 110 that he personally whittled out of a Bowie knife using obsidian he knapped with his bare knuckles.

[@MightyRude]

I started to carry a good knife after watching the movie 127 hours. So now I have a way to make myself less alive if someone forces me to watch that movie again.

[@pattol666]

i love you man ..... seriously spilt my cereal bowl

[@davidliftsheavycircles]

@MightyRude this is the best comment I've ever read. I spit out my crayons

[@Ankky22]

I use my knives for opening packages that would be way easier to open without a knife, but dammit if I'm carrying a knife I'm gonna use it.

[@graniumhdz419]

Amen

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

I recently saw a video of a situation where a dog owner was walking with their lil dog into an elevator...long story short the lady walked in and the dog didn't get in in time..the collar was gonna hang him alive as the elevator decended. Luckily a bystander had a knife in his pocket (karambit I think) and cut the leash QUICK. Dog lived.

[@jaheim123]

That’s a cool story well not cool if the dog’s life is on the line but nice that it live

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

@@jaheim123 the doggie lived! Thx to someone in the area having a KNIFE!!!! YAY!!!

[@jaheim123]

@@SemperFi_EDC_Guy yeah it’s really nice!!

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

@@jaheim123 indeed sir! Indeed!!!

[@jaheim123]

@@SemperFi_EDC_Guy pocket knives for real is really convenient when it comes too boxes and not having to look for scissors every time there’s something you to open

[@rebellucy5610]

I own $5000 worth of high end knives to open Amazon boxes.

[@DavideCerriGA]

Boxes filled with more high end knives?

[@doctoruttley]

😂... same 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@abc456f]

I have roughly 130 knives whose main use is opening boxes with new knives. But today I needed to open the plastic blister packaging for batteries, spyderco chaparral to the rescue.

[@87bloom]

Hope you always have the income that covers all your needs

[@cavecanem2826]

Uggh, I now own 6 grand worth of knives for just exactly that. Boxes and mail. Not sure why, just like them. Just bought a Koenig Arius which I DID NOT need. But am soooooo happy to have it. Make any sense???🤣

[@mcsquirgle]

I really like the idea that a knife is almost never the right tool for the job but it is a tool that can be used in almost every situation rather than carrying every tool you may need

[@sauerkrautjr]

That's why I love a good leatherman. I feel like it's the perfect everyman tool. As a guy who wears a suit to the office, though, I find it too big

[@yasirkadhim2940]

@@sauerkrautjr Nothing is too big if worn on the belt.

[@slyfer5321]

I carry a Leatherman when I wear jeans or have a backpack with me. Otherwise, I carry a pocket knife when I'm casually walking around near the house wearing gym shorts. I carry both on long trips/outdoors.

[@spanishnavaja]

"That's why I carry a ninja sword." Haha. That cracked me up. Great video.

[@Bhelrudan]

Definitely looking forward to the "10 Main Reasons I Carry a Ninja Sword" follow-up video

[@Will-W]

Because on average over the last 15,000 years, those that have something pokey or sharp have lived longer than those without one. :D

[@legendinmysparetime985]

That was poetically beautiful!

[@LarryEMorse]

I don't have a specific reason, but a always say "A knife makes life easier". And it does! (Along with a Leatherman on the belt)

[@jerrychen2604]

Hahaha 🤣 the reaching one...ain't gonna lie, yeah when I drop a french fry in my car and use a sebenza to get to it I feel like a doofus😅. But yeah it is convenient.

[@Deadtileyedie]

🤣🤣🤣 Same here! I've used my ultratech, umnumzaan,shaman and manix 2 for so many random things like this! I always carry one of those and a small knife/beater like the qsp penguin but stuff like this gives me a even better excuse to carry a large knife 🤣🤣

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

That happened to me and I couldn’t reach it with my small Sebenza . So I grabbed large Sebenza 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Deadtileyedie]

@@sweetdrahthaar7951yes yes!!!! That s what I'll tell my wife! "I need a large sebenza so I can reach dropped French fries" ! 🤣🤣🤷

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

When I hear the incredulity in the voice of a person who askes me why I carry a knife, I ask them with the same incredulity why don't they carry a knife?

[@doctoruttley]

👌🏻😎

[@BootsWalken]

The thing that people who don't understand why we carry knives fail to realize, is that their stance is the odd one throughout the entirety of human history until only the past couple of generations. That the edged tool, aside perhaps from the harnessing of fire, was one of the most revolutionary breakthroughs of all mankind, likely to the degree that it shaped our evolution as a species. This leads to the logical conclusion (and answer to those who don't understand carrying knives or see it as uncivilized), that without knives there would be no civilization in which to be uncivilized in the first place. In order to protect our knife rights for the future, we need to hold the stance, and point it out to others that don't understand, that the edged tool is essential, and that the idea of not carrying a knife is the ridiculous one.

[@Vorobiov_Evgeny]

What I dont get is why people have more than 2 knives? Like I have multitool and foldable pocket but there is like 100 different blade shapes for foldables and I they are "tactical" "hunting" "survival" and they just look a bit different but its still a blade and hande that folds. what the point? (except just collecting)

[@_MiMo_]

I've been tunneling to the center of the earth using only my 4max for about 7 months now. I hit a soild ball of iron a couple months back, so it's taking me abit longer to get through it. A good strop once a month n shes good to go. I'll call yas when I get there. -Bill

[@wupwop]

I always carry a knife because when I don't have one, I'm going to need one

[@doctoruttley]

Brilliant! And 💯 true. 😎🤘🏻

[@horromantix]

Stop being so smart and pragmatic. You’re supposed to encourage us to gut-punch strangers with karambits

[@scoob42]

The knife is one of the first tools man ever invented. There’s a reason for that. It’s one of the most useful items you can carry and I use mine every day.

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

I dont believe in tactical use. A knife will only bring you jail time. Heavy use is really not an EDC catagory. The uses you outline could all be done with a Chaparral or a traditional folder. A big automatic jobby or a heavy Hinderer type knife are for knife fans. I have 15 folding knives and there is no objective reason why.

[@CultureStress]

Idk man, I would be pretty nervous to do the kind of prying he's talking about with my Chaparal

[@metal_complex]

The uses I outlined could be done with much less than the Chaparral. Heavy use is definitely part of some people's daily life, and therefore creates a specific need when it comes to their "edc". Most of us just carry what we like.

[@hansross7417]

I carry a knife cuz i love hearing that im a maniac, psycho, and theyre callin police on me XD. Metal complex, thanks for videos

[@tasty23riffs]

"That's a big, goofy, stupid object to carry on your person!" I have decided to never take another step with a pair of scissors in my hand. Goofy and stupid arent my cup of tea.

[@trentonmouser]

I have to explain to people all the time that I don't carry a knife as a weapon 😂 I mean yeah it works for that but only if I'm the attacker in the situation or someone is threatening me without a weapon of their own. In any other case im just gonna try to get away

[@tobiash5886]

This is the exact reason I just watched this video, it's a tool. A TOOL. Getting a bit annoying having to explain myself for carrying knives too often now.

[@ph00xy]

I thought they were mainly for opening the package our next knife arrives in.

[@JaronPope]

The people that would ask me why I carry a pocket knife are the exact people who I choose not to be around.

[@chiptackett1595]

I was waiting to hear -MC "I'm just a guy with a knife" 😎👍 great vids brother!

[@shadowcastyt]

When I’m doing side jobs I pry quite a bit.... that’s usually when I carry my 940 940’s a BEAST in a small EDC package

[@Deadtileyedie]

I'm personally not the biggest Benchmade fan after a few bad experiences with my infidel, bugout. BUT my natural g10 m4 940 is just perfect and a all around well thought out edc design in my opinion. Only benchmades I've kept is the 940, crooked river and the hidden canyon(fixed blade) .

[@MitchBollig]

Cutting little dingles of carpet and clothing that stick out, but must not be pulled...

[@FATMIKED5183]

MY clothes get pretty beat up at work.I fairly often have to cut frays off of my pants/shorts.

[@jseden]

I always tell people that you never realize how handy a pocket knife is until you start carrying one. I’ve carried one since age 9, starting with SAKs and eventually realized that the blade covered most of my needs. I also ride a motorcycle so I always have a backpack where I keep tools I might need, including a beater knife or two. I use the knife for all kinds of stuff.. packages/boxes, a handful of work tasks, food, whatever needs a cut.. As for nice knives.. I carry one every day and I just like having a nice high quality object to handle and fiddle with. I don’t really consider myself a collector and buy them to use, so considering that I usually edc any particular knife for years before I upgrade, a could hundred bucks isn’t all that much overall.. for example, the crk in my pocket cost half of what my annual insurance payment, and I use/enjoy it much more than my insurance policy.

[@optimuscrime608]

I carry a knife daily because I own a landscaping business and use a knife 15+ times a day for various tasks. I love being able to really put the new supersteels to the test and see how they perform. I’m a knife enthusiast and collector but most of all I’m a knife user.

[@wadewilson8903]

Favorite steel so far?

[@andrewt248]

I use my knife for minor field surgery, LOL-splinters, torn skin, etc. I also use them as a manicure tool. I don't trim my nails with them, but I do scrape away the "burr" left by nail trimmers and clean/trim my cuticles with my pocket knife.

[@RikthDcruze]

Here is a real story: I went on a date with the girl i liked for some time. We were walking down the road and this poor old woman was selling roses there in a small stall as couples walk by that place a lot here. She claimed that all these roses were grown by her in her own garden. My date, she said "oh wow" (not in english, we are from India). I picked for her the biggest one. We walked some distance and I noticed that the rose stem wasn't cleaned properly, it still had some thorns. I pointed it out she said she'll be careful with it. I asked for the rose, took out my pocket knife and cleaned the thorns. She was like "why do you have a knife in your pocket" I replied with a cheesy line "so that i can care for the people I like better" She blushed and looked visibly impressed... We would go on 3 more dates after that and use this knife many times. We are together now. Yes... I sure did feel like a champ every time.

[@AngealHewley88]

I've always carried a pocket knife since I've had one when I was little. Granted I never had a 2" or smaller blade for school, so I had to go without, but everyday since I've had one on me. Feel naked without one on me, no matter the size. You never know when you're going to need it!

[@browsman2328]

When I was in the U.S. Navy I remember seeing boatswain mates occasionally using folding Buck knives to scrape and chip haze grey paint. They had designated scrapers, but sometimes they got caught short and they all carried folding knives. I didn’t need a knife because I was a radarman and all we did was track Russian aircraft and UAPs.

[@87bloom]

Good story

[@BloodBathhhh]

What was the point of tracking Russian aircraft?? If we don’t go to war with them

[@Icy_Knife_Reviews]

At this point i'm so used to the weight in my pocket that I feel naked without it! Great video MC, love it as usual!

[@loganmorefield9192]

I’ve carried a knife everyday since I was 16 and going to college (running start) and it’s become so second nature, I’ve actually had moments where I didn’t notice the weight and started panicking a little because I thought I had lost my knife

[@ryanjennings6541]

Why carry a pocket knife.. me cause I can ..

[@ryejack]

Friends don't let friends open packages with scissors. Also, I can't tell you how many times I've gotten takeout food that they forgot to include utensils. Every single time I with someone who doesn't carry a knife, they're blown away that I had one and grateful that at least we could cut our food. Also, EDC forks need to become a thing. Yeah, I know I could carry a hobo knife or something similar, but honestly, hobo knives are usually kind of bulky. I'd love something very small, that folds out to a fork. Throw a cap lifter on it and the EDC crowd would go nuts.

[@jeremyc3977]

That's actually a great idea, especially when you go to a restaurant and they didn't give you a fork. Or when the utensils are loose in a gross container. Only thing that has come close to what you're describing is that garbage Boker Bali-Fork

[@doctoruttley]

Get the MKM Swiss Army knife equivalent. Micarta scales, M390 blade, 420HC tools including a 3 prong fork. I think it is called the Malga 6 or something like that.

[@ryejack]

@@jeremyc3977 There are some options out there, but I have yet to find one that's exactly what I'd like. I've bought a few "sporks" for backpacking, and they're ok, but not amazing. There has to be a way to make one about the size of a zippo or mini pry bar that actually works well. I'll keep searching.

[@ryejack]

@@doctoruttley I've looked at the Malga a few times. It's an interesting one. The fork looks super small, so I question how useful it really is. Don't get me wrong, it's likely better than nothing, so it's still on my radar. I'd love to have something roughly the size of a zippo that fits in the fifth pocket and folds out to a full-size fork. The Kershaw Ration is kind of like what I'm thinking, but imagine it folded up and was much better quality. I think that would be a winner.

[@87bloom]

Get a “Beer&Sausage” knife. It is a classy non-locking knife with a slim fork included

[@kassuk7214]

Im not gonna carry scisars in my pocket! "Carries a Victorinox"

[@romanlopina5120]

"That's a big goofy stupid object carry on your person". Pretty sure the Victorinox solves that, but they are way over priced

[@jimmyh6579]

@@romanlopina5120 most saks are under 40 dollars. Thats a steal imo.

[@romanlopina5120]

@@jimmyh6579 saks?

[@jimmyh6579]

@@romanlopina5120 swiss army knife

[@romanlopina5120]

@@jimmyh6579 yea I know they are great I just wouldnt use their tools enough to justify 40 dollars. Leatherman are more my style

[@jeremynedrow7003]

I carry knives because i love to fidget,cut,prepare food and open packages and self defense if need arises.

[@wizkid3726]

I been carrying some kind of bladed object since I was a kid. My dad and grandfather always had a knife so I thought that was the norm. I believe a man should always have a watch and a knife.

[@skeepskop7913]

Yes watch and knife the best combination I have a gshock watch I need to repair the battery tho

[@Bald_Head89]

Your knife collection always leaves me with the question "Why dont you have a KaBar!?" Ugh yes I know why ; you dont like big fixed blades. But hell just hang it on the wall LMAO!!!

[@crushed2death]

All week, in my professional and private lives, when I,ve seen anyone opening a box by peeling the tape off, I go “tsk, you coulda used a knife there. Missed opportunity.”

[@roycolglazier1061]

To NOT have a knife on one’s person, is to be naked! Will advise when I hear a better reason. @76, I cannot recall a day in my life without one. In my youth, boys were given thier 1st knives @8-10 years old. In school, even in 1-6, only really little kids didn’t have one! It’s truly pitiable what’s been doneto our progeny in the name of PC!

[@FYLbingbong]

lol I had lot's of coworkers that use to ask me why I care a knife and when I explain it to them now they all ask me for a knife lmao

[@randomescu]

nice video! last year, 3rd time was riding my new bicycle, right shoelace got stuck in the pedal ax and tightened with every stroke. luckly i carry a Victorinox SwissTool Spirit Plus and i cut the shuelace. after that i started carry a standalone folding knife, a fully serrated Spyderco Tenacious Lightweight. im into multitools since i cut pretty bad my thumb opening a plastic package.

[@maxlong3280]

Classic sd in the left pocket, Kabar Dozier in the right

[@showstopper7881]

I've used my para 2 s30v and my rat 1 D2 to cut wires at work and chipped the edges. Now I also edc leatherman wave +

[@Doesrobotinyourface]

Stirred my coffee with my pocketknife while out and about today

[@KingAbdulhaqq]

Complex always says he's not a self defense guy about knives but I think he's just trying to cover his tracks 👀

[@regan.8077]

I carry two knives. One for utility and one for secondary defense.

[@TheAndroidGoat]

New level of joy finding out MC also does the old catch and release with spiders.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

I only need one reason. Cause I choose to! Yeah buddy! God bless the 2nd amendment!

[@2dthoughts]

I tend to cut zip ties and a few times made some rough spots in s30v, my Mk1 Ritter Houge 20cv and my WE in s35vn when it was brand new But all have been easy to fix

[@MrJasondenton]

No more wire hangers. EVER!!!!

[@lewisward4359]

You can explain why a knife is better than scissors to some people all day long and they will never believe you. Zip ties, yep I've used my knife when I can't salvage the zip tie. Yes I reuse them.

[@6_The.Fool_6]

I carry a Mercator K55K, old simple historical knife that’s full of utility. Love knife videos but this just feels good compared to any other knife I owned before.

[@lelandphill4408]

My work edc is always a olight s2rbaton ll in right pocket , pocket knife in back right pocket ( the model varies) and leatherman surgecon right hip. The surge has been a heavily used and useful tool for work . Wallet is silver xsto wand sometimes my impact is clipped on belt . 🖖🏼

[@scottwalton5888]

I can't remember a time that I have left my house without a knife on me. Grew up on a small family farm. It was an all purpose tool. Use mine all the time at work (industrial maintenance). It is one of mankind's first tools. All of mine get used hard and carried often.

[@matthewhendricks396]

I’ll be honest. I try to carry knives with me in and off and the only reason I’ve ever needed one for for years is opening packages or using the screwdriver / bottle opener in my Swiss army. Scissors are still better for plastic packaging imo. I know others have legit uses but as a dad who works from home the main reason is that knives are just kinda cool lol.

[@enxm.gnxy.4925]

“Don’t cut zipties” *laughs in s90v*

[@johnanon9907]

Don't forget the fidget factor.

[@blazel462]

I am carrying a 940-2, which I love. It is so versatile and tough; I use it for so many things from opening letters and packages to cutting rope and irrigation hoses and doing a quick prune of small branches as I notice them on my hemlocks. I enjoy actually using it, so I don’t abuse it but I don’t mind if it gets heavy use. I recently became aware of the Hogue Sig Sauer K320, which I think will be my next.

[@manot87]

The idea alone of all the extra possibilities gou get with a knife in the pocket is reason enough for me to carry one everyday.

[@jesseadams45]

I use the lanyard hole tab on my UTX85 to pop energy drink tabs and pop the pistachios that aren't completely opened up.

[@doctoruttley]

Black Victorinox Explorer sits in my right front pocket always, with my Shaman in Cruwear with CF scales in the right back pocket. Also my Benchmade 940-2 in the left pocket... yes, I have a knife problem 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CultureStress]

My thoughts on the self defense angle: no judgement, just hoping to share my experience and see if it resonates with y'all. I used to work as a Domestic Violence Survivor's advocate in Franklin County Kansas (That's Ottawa KS, one county South of KU), and people asked me a *LOT* why I didn't carry a gun. In my experience, when a violent man sees you talking to his ex girlfriend at the county courthouse and assumes you're her new boyfriend, your goal is to de-escalate the situation. Like yeah, run if you have to, but if it gets to the point where the best option is to run? You've already failed to de-escalate. You know what escalates the hell out of a situation? The pissed off guy you're talking to realizing you're strapped, or you pulling a knife. I actually switch out my carry to a Spyderco Chaparal (or nothing at all) if I know I'm heading into a situation where conflict is likely, so that my stupid man brain raised on action movies doesn't convince me that stabbing a guy is a good life decision. Or, to be more realistic, pulling a knife, getting punched in the face, and then getting stabbed with my own knife.

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

Excellent comment sir!!! 💯👏👏

[@XGurro]

Construction Manager here. Depending on phase of project always carry some combination of gentleman folder, beater, leatherman, flashlight. Will often get something done myself rather than calling and waiting for someone else, especially during inspections. Also, nobody ever hesitates asking me for a tool when they need something either.

[@TheBigCanucker]

Good Morning, I have a small EDC channel and I was hoping you can drop me an email when you have a second. I would like to set up a Zoom interview for a few minutes if you have the time. My email is in the about section of my channel and I would just leave it here, but if I do my comment won’t post. Thank you very much and great video buddy.

[@bornonthebattlefront4883]

0:55 I’m sorry I’ve only ever been asked that once I live in Texas The person who asked? No joke I know the stereotype and everything But for real The person who asked, was from California Went to go visit an ill friend in the hospital, had a big group go, my family (5 + grandma) the California friend, and about 10 other people Someone in the group, in the waiting room, said “awe man, this string is coming out of my shirt, does anyone have a knife?” Pretty much all of us pulled out knives, save for my mother, California friend, and the person who asked California friend went “WHAT!?! YOU ALL HAVE KNIVES?!? IN A HOSPITAL? WHY?!?” Why wouldn’t you?

[@RevPirateDan]

Two things: First. My #1 self-defense tool is my brain. To paraphrase Mr. Miyagi: the best defense is to not be there, and the brain can do that. Don't be in that dark alley. Don't be at that party under the overpass. Don't be in the car with a "friend of a friend" who always shoots his mouth off to the wrong people. It's also the thing that tells you "*now* is the time to GTFO!" I worked as a bouncer in Chicago for the better part of two years. I never once threw a punch or had one thrown at me. Because I was always able to say some variation of "Sir, you might be right: you might be able to kick my... what did you say... my 'stupid bald dumb ass', that's right. But you're drunk enough that you're visibly weaving, and I haven't had a drink since last night, so my odds aren't good. More importantly, if I'm right, I'll beat *your* ass, and if you're right, and you beat my 'stupid bald dumb ass' the *six* other bouncers who are already converging on us will make certain that it will be six months before you can chew your food or sign your name again. So... sir, I'm again going to ask you to not get up on the tables. If you just stay off the tables, everybody walks away in peace, and you get to continue drinking." Part of the trick is to be super calm and chill and not project any hostility. Never failed for me. Second: I would argue that many of these knives *are* the right tool for the job. They might not be the *ideal* tool, but they're the right one. The key is to rate the knife on multiple axes. Don't just ask "is this knife the best tool in the world for this job?" Instead ask "Can this tool do this job? Is there a better tool for this job? Is taking twice as to do this job with this knife better than talking half as long... after I've taken five minutes to go back into the house to get a more ideally suited tool? Is using this knife for this job unlikely to cause injury? Damage the knife?" And everybody's going to have different answers for these questions at different times. But when you take into account multiple factors, including but not limited to: speed, convenience, personal safety, equipment safety, and ever just personal satisfaction... that knife is often very much the right tool.

[@jonathanwatson268]

Don't get me wrong, I love and use my knives, but it sounds like you would benefit greatly from a Leatherman Micra. It's tiny, you can put it in your 5th pocket and forget about it. It handles so many of the the things on your list, especially zip ties, much better than a knife and can do even more. And it's a tiny backup blade. If you carried one for a week or two I just about guarantee you'd see that it'd make your life much easier.

[@metal_complex]

I've tried carrying various Leathermans/multi tools. I just don't like them in my pocket or hanging off me in a pouch. I keep a wave+ in my truck. I like it there. I prefer a single blade folding knife in my pocket 👍

[@revolvermaster4939]

When I grew up, it seemed that all men had a pocketknife in their pocket.

[@inhisglory960]

"carry stuff that's within the limits of the law" is the exact reason why i can't carry ANYTHING

[@voidpunkprincess]

Adhesive/tape scraper. Work in a hospital. Everything gets covered in tape and stickers. It's ridiculous...

[@oliverbarnes8306]

My reason is to open chip bags lol and because knives are just interesting overall

[@rob10ring]

Christmas morning - the granddaughters bring every toy to me to open. Barbies are a JOB to open, with all of the attachments to the backing.

[@charlesholland6851]

Might need to open a mustard pack, box, or something. I also use knives for marking sometimes. I’m a woodworker. Got to have a blade.

[@lugrand75]

I'm a guy who has a few knives for EDC and self defense purposes. But unlike all you good people, i find myself harldy ever needing it for those everyday purposes and i pray i never have to use one to defend myself. So i guess i'm living by the "Have it and not need it then need it and not have it" motto😂

[@grovesy333]

Scissors don’t suck for opening packages they only suck if they are dull 🤷‍♂️

[@keats27]

because kitchen knives would rip my pants, and I don't like sheaths. Leeroy Jethro Gibbs rule #9--never go anywhere without a knife. Never know when you're going to have to cut some damsel in distress out of a zip tie or duct tape.

[@slo_carry]

I've carried a knife regularly since I was 10. I even carried them to school. I don't think I've ever had someone ask why I carry one haha. Maybe just because where I live it's pretty normal to have a knife on you. Forgot my knife at work one day and they asked me if I needed to back and get my dress...

[@londiniumarmoury7037]

I had to do that the other day, I wiped one of the electric stove plates with a synthetic towel, and it melted it and stuck on the stove, had to bust out my Endura and scrape that crap off. It smelled terrible.

[@marwanfx]

Loe your channel , voice and sense of humour , keep it up, always enjoying watching your channel

[@Will-W]

Today's reason to carry a knife was, "Needed to cut off a piece of bent/cracked plastic weather stripping that was keeping the window on my side door from closing all the way." Either disassemble window taking 30 minutes to do it "right" to get at it with a razor knife, or take 30 seconds and stuff the skinny PM2 in the tiny gap and presto, 29 minutes saved.

[@randolphmartin592]

I am training a new guy at work. One of the rubber air seals was bent under itself and causing a leak. This dude pulls out a Coast utility razor and starts to dig at the seal... I almost lost my shit. Wrong tool for the job nut sack! 🤬 And scissors were meant for paper, thread and Korean food. That's it.

[@atlasthegenprotogen8051]

When I carry a knive, my sister always asks why, and I tell her it's a tool, self defence weapon and a survival tool when you need it the most. So why not carry a knife.

[@AR-yd1qr]

Some many reasons. #1 is something to play with lol

[@brianwinters5434]

Several times I have used a large folder for defensive intimidation. I am 65 with 2 artificial knees and an artificial hip running away is not an option for me. I was on business in a" good" area of the city but someone had bad designs on me

[@Leeejahyup]

I'm carrying a blade with me these day. Will buy a portable knife soon.

[@ryneagheilim9782]

Why? Because Im a little guy and people can treat me like shit. Everyone was so nice when I had it.

[@oliverbarnes8306]

Hey, I like this video idea! Also thanks for the ideas last night!

[@flushot6513]

I bought a new knife that I wanna start carrying I could see why be a good idea to have one on ya could be kayaking and see a turtle wrap in fishing line or something

[@chrisbernal1120]

I carry a knife -because I want to. It’s really that simple! No explanation needed :)