The death of the pocketknife

October-1881 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 05:15 AM

Interesting!
I used to carry a pocket knife when I was a kid. I guess I gave it up when I went into high school. Throughout my adult life, I never carried one but always had some sort of "give-away" thing from a supplier which I kept in either my glove compartment or console. Now, since I'm retired I'm carrying a "Swiss" pocket knife that a friend gave me. It's the basic style with a 3" blade, screwdriver, awl and bottle/can opener. I use it all the time and don't know how I ever got along without it.

Bugman · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 05:21 AM

I too am one of those people that always carry a "deadle" pocket knife..But then again I admit to being a redneck. Never know when you're going to ride by some fresh roadkill and need to slice off a piece or two for lunch!

Wayne Maybury · #3 (**permalink**) 03-13-2009, 06:33 AM

My jeans seem to be tighter these days

so I no longer carry a pocket knife but my wife has assumed the duty to carry the trusty Swiss Army Knife in her purse. I have a fixed blade hunting knife in my tool box and I also have one on the boat. Since I fly a lot, I cannot carry a knife in my brief case or luggage.

Wayne