Article by Bob Hurst
All my life I have carried a pocket knife, so that question should be easy for me to answer. I grew up out in the country and my playground was whatever I wanted it to be. I didn't have a park with swings. I made a swing out of old rope and an old board. Since you cannot get electric out into the woods, the only tool that was necessary was my knife.
My first knife was an antique knife that my grandfather gave me when I was just a kid. That knife was put on display for me to look at, but I was not allowed to play with it even when I got older. For me, that knife is a piece of history. Now that I am older and mature, I do carry that knife around with me. It makes me remember the good times and my grandfather's love.
You never know when a knife will come in handy. You may need a pair of scissors, but they are bulky to carry around. A knife will open and cut anything. Make sure you sharpen your knife frequently so that it is sharp when you need it.
If you are a hunter, then you need to carry a knife for many reasons. Field dressing animals requires a knife. Freeing a trapped bunny from a piece of wire can be done with a knife. If you get a briar or thorn stuck in your leg, you need a knife to dig it out. Firewood or kindling, you need a good sharp knife to cut wood.
I always have a knife in my pocket. When a package is delivered and my wife wants it opened right away, no problem. I have my knife handy. Why try ripping open pages only to destroy them?
I always feel safe if I happen to be alone at a gas station late at night. I have a sense of self-protection as long as I have my knife. Just knowing I have that knife with me makes all the difference. My wife always asks me, "Do you have your knife on you?" She knows I depend on a knife on a daily basis.
Remember, leave your knife at home if you plan to fly or go through any metal detectors. I recently had to attend a probate session at the courthouse and I didn't even think about my pocket knife that was in my back pocket. Once I set off all the alarms and then explained, we all got a little laugh out of it.
Carry your knife with you. You never know when you will need it. It is always good to be prepared.
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About the Author
I am a 43 year old machine mechanic who has a passion for knives and other outdoor equipment. Bob's Knives and More!