Ok gentlemen, I'd like your opinion on this. I'd like a new knife, possibly a butterfly, but have some issues...
I'm considering a new EDC knife, particularly something slimmer than my other carry knives. I've pretty much given up carrying my Benchmade Mini-Ruckus because of its bulk in my pocket. Although it is in my opinion, one of the best folders ever made, it takes up a lot of space in my pocket, as I have this weird thing about pocket-clutter.
Then I have my Benchmade 41mc bali-song. (Did I mention I'm a Benchmade fan?) Now, I still carry this one on occasion, but I'm pretty selective about it. Mainly due to the fact that whenever I do use it, I sometimes get strange looks from people that haven't seen one in person before, followed by comments such as, "Dude, aren't those illegal?"
Well, in Kentucky they're legal. (And my CCW covers any gray-area that would arise... Plus I usually don't wave it around like a fool and draw unnecessary attention to myself, or use it in any manner that would be considered illegal or criminal, so lets not dwell on that for now.)
But, the weird looks and unwanted attention that inevitably comes about is a concern. I want to know if this would sway your decision to buy and carry a butterfly knife or not.
If I were to buy a new butterfly knife for EDC, that means I would be carrying it to work. We have a "no weapons" policy at work, and though I don't plan on using it in any way resembling a weapon, or playing show and tell even, I don want to get myself in trouble. Pocket knives are no big deal, and lots of guys carry and use them and its no big deal. And also, the specific knife in question (Benchmade 32 morpho) has a pocket clip, so it won't be as visible as if it were carried in a belt sheath. Also, with it's black G10 handles, it shouldn't draw much attention in the pocket either.
So what say you, fellow High-Roaders? Would you be put-off from buying a butterfly knife, based on unpleasant reactions?
I'm considering a new EDC knife, particularly something slimmer than my other carry knives. I've pretty much given up carrying my Benchmade Mini-Ruckus because of its bulk in my pocket. Although it is in my opinion, one of the best folders ever made, it takes up a lot of space in my pocket, as I have this weird thing about pocket-clutter.
Then I have my Benchmade 41mc bali-song. (Did I mention I'm a Benchmade fan?) Now, I still carry this one on occasion, but I'm pretty selective about it. Mainly due to the fact that whenever I do use it, I sometimes get strange looks from people that haven't seen one in person before, followed by comments such as, "Dude, aren't those illegal?"
Well, in Kentucky they're legal. (And my CCW covers any gray-area that would arise... Plus I usually don't wave it around like a fool and draw unnecessary attention to myself, or use it in any manner that would be considered illegal or criminal, so lets not dwell on that for now.)
But, the weird looks and unwanted attention that inevitably comes about is a concern. I want to know if this would sway your decision to buy and carry a butterfly knife or not.
If I were to buy a new butterfly knife for EDC, that means I would be carrying it to work. We have a "no weapons" policy at work, and though I don't plan on using it in any way resembling a weapon, or playing show and tell even, I don want to get myself in trouble. Pocket knives are no big deal, and lots of guys carry and use them and its no big deal. And also, the specific knife in question (Benchmade 32 morpho) has a pocket clip, so it won't be as visible as if it were carried in a belt sheath. Also, with it's black G10 handles, it shouldn't draw much attention in the pocket either.
So what say you, fellow High-Roaders? Would you be put-off from buying a butterfly knife, based on unpleasant reactions?