You just can not go wrong with a Kershaw knife. I have a couple, and I'm not a big knife guy, but I have a buddy that is. A big knife guy.
I almost always have a knife on me. From the little toad sticker that lives in my pocket to a little more substance in my backpacks and such. And a couple in the tank bag on my motorcycle. At least one of those is a leatherman type tool.
Knives sounds like a great place for the knife guys. I'd like to get my buddy involved, but there is a small technology problem involved :) Maybe I can get his kid involved a little and he could get his dad in...
I think people feel a person with a knife is all about sticking it into someone but that's not the case at all. Sure, having a knife could offer some degree of personal security although so does a simple key a sun glasses or a mobile phone if one knows how.
There's a myriad of uses for a blade in every day life and of course for those times when a knife is essential: Hunting, fishing, camping etc.
I don't need to convince you though. Maybe you'll share one or two of yours with us.
I've been waiting for an opportunity to show off my WW1 bayonet that fits to the end of my .303 SMLE rifle, also from WW1...Now I've got a reason. 🙂
I just always hated the idea of 'bayonet'. That is down and dirty for a fact.
I knew a guy that carried a 12 inch flat blade screwdriver in Vietnam. Claimed it was much more damaging than a knife when needed.
I'll try to remember to talk to Rogers about sharing some of his knives. I'll bet we can work something out pretty easy. Most of mine are real working class tools. The only real fancy I have is my caseXX pocket knife. And it's starting to show some pocket wear.
That bayonet of mine is a cruel looking thing, especially when it's mounted on the end of the SMLE...They used it to good effect in the trenches though.
Hopefully to can get your mate involved, or mate you can showcase some of his knives in your posts?
I like utilitarian things, there's little room in my life for showpieces. My knives reflect that. I even have a 12" screw driver...Which I agree would so some serious damage. I use mine for opening paint cans mainly though.
I'm not very fond of the idea of trenches, either. Fighting holes yes, but a trench just has way too much taint of permanence for my tastes. 😂
I doubt I can get my buddy directly involved, but I'm thinking I could do a post featuring his knives and let him read it.
I know the first knife.
Yes, the trenches in France and Belgium seemed like a good idea at the time, a way to get ones head out if the maelstrom of fire, but years later...Not so much.
I think it's a good idea to maybe do a post on one of his knives if he can't.
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