Stop Touching My Blade!

[steeltiger]

when I hand a knife (of mine) to someone I present it to them handle first edge down, so they can hold it as they would normaly use it, this usually leaves my palm print on the spine. Handing my knife to somone is not done with my most rust sensitive toys, and i'm always ready to draw my secondary, in case they try to use my knife against me ( I usually carry at least four ). Blood causes the most rapid oxidization I've ever seen, two hours on a CS carbonV, so keeping someone from injured themselves has a practical use aswell. There are commercialy available ''rust ereasers'' that work real well but wear off stamping, and light eching, there about four bucks each 3/4''x1/2''x3''. Has anyone tried to use ''tuffcloth'' its supposed to leave a surface coating but I've never tried any?

 

[SpookyPistolero]

I'm actually pretty glad this thread came along. I've sort of 'collected' knives, without purpose, since I was young. I've never really been into a knife culture, however, so haven't been exposed to many others' opinions. Having never had one of my own blades rust from being touched, I have not been aware of it being such a cardinal sin. I don't think I'd have made it a point to get my mits on a cutting edge, but I'll make it a point not to when handling another's blade now. Live and learn!

 

[CRAZY-G]

I have never had a problem with people handling my knives never had any rust prints or anything,and I can't see how a persons oils would be any harsher than animal blood my family has owned a slaughter house for over thirty years and my knives have always stayed nice and shiny and sharp with only hot water and soap after thirty or so animals per day.

 

[sonofodin]

Silly, But I'll Bite

Handeling my knives is out of the question. First of all, by taking it out of my pocket or sheath than people know I have it. Second of all, I learned how to hone my knives and I am very fanatic about having them as sharp as humanly possible, unless it's the one that I carry for chores. I dont want other people's blood on my knife because I don't know if they have a disease that I dont want. Third..ok, done counting..anyways.. I do not let people use my knives. The reason this is, is because that most people dont know how to use a knife safely and how to keep from damaging the edge. If people ask to borrow my knife I ask what they need to do, offer to do it for them and suggest they get their own pocket knife. I would only let 1 person borrow my knives, and that is my dad.

 

[GRB]

This thread sure does show a lot about how people feel differently about their knives, even when they use them for chores. My guess would be it speaks of how people feel about possessions that are valuable to them.

 

[Nasty Jack]

I have two classes of knives: work knives and "works of art."

Work knives are for working. Mine are sharp as hell, so you'd be slicing anything you'd run along the edge.

Works of art . . . Nahhhhh . . . I'm not going to let you handle these. Look but don't touch.

There's "in between" . . . But you're gonna get talked at before you get to examine one. If you know your knives, I'll let you hold one. Otherwise, I'm just going to point to stuff in the case. *S*

 

[Cosmoline]

You guys remind me of Nigel from "Spinal Tap"

Look... still has the old tag on, never even played it.
[points his finger] You've never played...?
Don't touch it!
We'll I wasn't going to touch it, I was just pointing at it.
Well... don't point! It can't be played.
Don't point, okay. Can I look at it?
No. no. That's it, you've seen enough of that one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d54UU-fPIsY

 

[steeltiger]

I don't worry about my stainless, I'm also a self proclaimed lunitic, and just plain weird!!!! But I greatly value my knives and they're to be treated well by all who handle them.

 

[.cheese.]

what's with the part about oils on the blade?

I just tell people to be careful because it's sharp when I show them a knife.

Is there something else I should be concerned about?