No don't worry. I carry a knife on me all the time as well. I carry one mainly for utility (cutting some tough steaks for example), but if the need arises, I will use it for self defense or to assist someone in danger.
Don't worry about the small things. Buy him a leather knife carrier to put it in, that hooks to his belt.
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Well yes, everyone does but there is a fine line you never cross.
Most guys will have a line into where their anger will take them. Unless their life is threatened, I would think most guys would not even threaten to use it.
I am a nice guy. My girlfriend knows it. But I need to protect her. Thats probably why I will have a gun at some point. Not to threaten her. I would almost shoot myself if I even thought of shooting her in anger. But I will not let any fucker take my girl and her life. I love her so much that I will do what it takes to make sure she is safe. If it means pumping a guy full of 5 bullets when he's risking my girlfriend's life, I will not fucking hesitate. We hope it will never come to that but we must be prepared.
It all depends where you live.
On one side I honestly find it cute that he bought one for you, which you could use for self defence OR other things (during camping activites for example).
The problem is that he said that he has a temper. Knives and tempers never go together well. I know you probably don't want to hear this but you should be aware when he's angry or mad with you.
Those two emotions can blind someone or even change them entirely and make them do things they'd otherwise never do.
I wouldn't worry about it. I've carried a knife since I was in grade school. I look at a knife as a tool, not a weapon.
True, it's a good for self defense.
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I've carried a knife since I was about 13. That's over 30 years.
I use it to sharpen pencils, I carry a magnesium flint as well so I can make a fire if I'm caught out overnight. I can trim kindling and whittle firewood to build a decent fire.
My current knife is a paramedic blade with a dull tip instead of a needle tip but the blade is partly serrated. It can cut larger pieces of wood, or bone. The straight edge is razor sharp.
If you know how to use a knife there's no danger to carrying one.
Kids who claim they're carrying "for self defence" but have never taken a single class in how to use one are either looking for trouble or trying to impress someone (like a girlfriend). Either way they are in more danger carrying one than they would be unarmed.
I'd be very worried if I were you. Try to get him to leave it at home.
He better be prepared to use it. That makes me think he might start stuff or want to or something. I think a lot of guys just want to look tuff and when beef comes around they run away with their tale between their legs. He could easily wind up in prison for life he he stabs someone and they bleed out because they hit a major artery ( I’ve heard about it happening before ). It’s kinda hard to prove he was trying to kill you to justify stabbing them. You just don’t really want to go there. As for him being abusive? No way to tell with that little information based on just that? Umm... No. definitely not lol.
A knife is a tool. *Most* tools can be used to harm people.
The tools he carries are irrelevant. The only thing that would be dangerous is if HE is the type of person to needlessly hurt people. And if he is that type, then he's going to do so even without a knife.
Try to deprogram the liberal nonsense which tells you to be scared of tools. It's not the tool that you should worry about, it's the person with the tool. Cheers.
Why would you be worried about that? Everyone should carry a knife with them.
I don't know, I am one to talk. I carry mine everywhere too.
I don't think it's that weird. I carry a knife and pepper spray. How bad is the temper though you don't ever feel threatened or anything do you? I only ask because that's a very specific thing to mention.
Tbh if your guy's saying anything is up you should trust it but if you feel fine you're probably gonna be alright
My fiancé took anger management classes so he’s someone people would describe as a bad temper. He’s grown much more patient and is able to control his feelings. He carries a knife but he’s never once used it actually or figuratively in a violent way towards me or another person from anger. He usually uses it for things like cutting loose strings off clothing and other mundane things
nah, its for protection. me and my mom actually carry one wherever we go just to have for self defense
That's good! I also carry mine everywhere too :)
Or cutting cheese cake.
Hey! Tell him to carry a gun, too!
A gun is different in a variety of ways of course. It's ONLY a weapon, wear as a knife is primarily a tool. For my area, a license to conceal carry a firearm means the person has passed a federal background check, been fingerprinted and checked against a federal database. They cannot have had ANY domestic violence or substance abuse issues. They need three letters of recommendation from people who have known them for years. They can't have ever been arrested. They are interviewed by the police for suitability and the local police chief has to sign off. If the police think the applicant is a hot-head, has a temper, seems aggressive, or just "seems off" they won't issue a permit. I'd like to see another cross-section of people with a tighter vetting process.
Ask him not to carry knife
He may use it some day ,
May be on others.
What he carries is what he is visualizing to use. What u think is what u get , if he think he will need it, then universe will put him into a situation where he need it. Better to let go this imotion of insecurity , try to avoided bad situations, be careful , dont argue too much , if he doesn't listen u, better let him go his way. Sure u dont want to cry till he completes his sentace if any he get in case he uses this knife
No don't be nice Gibbs rule 9 always have a knife.
I used to carry one all the time in my multi tool.
Now I have a different job that I don't need a knife for. So I don't use it as much but I still have one always in my back pack.
If some one wanted to kill they can do it with a screw driver. A knife is just another tool.
you do never know when you need a knife, a knife will save your life. Everyone thinks fighting, but I think like your trapped somehow, cutting a rope or a seatbelt could get you out of a deadly situation, being able to cut a piece of clothing off if it gets hooked to something that might kill you, cutting dead skin off a fresh wound so it doesn't get dirty, there are a million and one uses for a knife and it's wise to carry one
I have some weapons, & sometimes I carry them with me if I know I'm not going to be in my element. I don't think carrying weapons is inherently a red flag. If he bought you a knife, he might want you to be able to defend yourself, or cut twine or rope or whatever you find that needs cutting. Knives are tools, they aren't just about stabbing people. They're not like the guns of melee weapons.
You shouldn't be worried. I think carrying a knife is a good idea even though I never thought about doing it until you mentioned it. I would also get my girlfriend a knife if I had a girlfriend. I also know an online store that sells amazing knifes designed mainly for girls. If a girl likes knives, swords, and guns then I think its hot. I think girls should always carry a knife or a gun to defend themselves against rapists.
Merely carrying a blade is not a bad thing. If he carries a blade around you, it means he wants to protect you. He genuinely cares about your life and safety. Especially if he is willing to kill to protect you. Hold on to him, such selfless men and women are rare.
A knife is an essential carry-on items for a good amount of men in case of troublesome situations. I know it was kind of a "guy move" for him to give you a knife, but he means well. You don't need to worry about a thing.
Guys have been carrying pocket knives since the beginning of time Swiss Army knives are really popular back when I was a kid I still carry a knife for goodness sakes it's kind of cute as long as it doesn't slit your throat while you sleeping
I agree with it being a tool, but I ALWAYS have one as well. However, I was a marine and am more comfortable defending myself with a knife than a pistol even, you decide where he's at
I mean I carry a Swiss army knife everywhere I go because those things are bloody useful. A regular knife I'm not so sure about, but you're probably fine, if he's the sort that would lash out at you in anger he'd probably do just as much damage with his fists.
Seems fine. I'd still be cautious tho because he COULD take his temper out on you.
Once that happens, the VERY first time that happens, leave his ass.
You're safe. Trust when I express to you that you have nothing to worry about. Have you ever heard the saying, "don't bring a knife to a gun fight?" Plus, there's so many other uses knives can prove resourceful (i. e. cutting the seatbelt in an accident, a weapon to prevent an stray animal attack, or as a weapon against an assault, etc.). So, I think you shouldn't concern yourself further with what makes him, him; you know?
When I dated my first girlfriend I conisdred something similar, not necessarily for my protection but for hers. She'd get catcalled by nut jobs and then it'd fall on me to stand up for her, that of course went sideways a few times, I never had a knife though
Don't worry, my boyfriend carries a pocket knife and he just uses it for work and cutting things open when we don't have scissors... it comes in handy sometimes.
Nope, should be worried, he's a smart man. I carry a knife and a gun, whenever I'm not sleeping, in the shower, or in the pool. I even have them when I dive, you never know when a shark, or someone with bad intentions will show up.
Are you talking about a small pocket knife, or something larger, more deadly? It is concerning that he said you ought to carry a knife. No, not everybody has a temper, at least not a volatile one.
I wouldn't worry. Just because someone carries a knife with them, doesn't mean they always have evil intentions. I've used my knife in class to remove staples, and I use it to fix things around my ranch like garden hoses.
You're reading too far into it. It's good have. In the right hands, it acts as a utility and a weapon in self defense.
Are we talking like a pocket knife or like a Bowie knife? Cause there is practical reasons for carrying a knife, it's a tool after all. Maybe he uses it a lot for work.
It’s useful for sharpening pencils, cutting string, opening boxes, etc. a pocket knife is not a grenade. I personally wouldn’t be worried.
Nah sounds like he just uses it as a tool or safety. Most guys have one. And most guys if their gonna lash out their gonna use their hands not a knife. I’d say still be careful just don’t be paranoid.
Knives have roughly 1549874 uses not related to violence as well. They're just a useful all-around tool to have on hand.
You don’t need to be worried I carry a knife with me everywhere I go to. It’s a comfort thing probably. I have mine just in case I get into trouble and I need to defend myself. Maybe that’s why he carried his around
I have a model 70 in my truck, so you'd really be twitchy around me.
It doesn't sound weird to me. Where's he from? I grew up in the south and there it's pretty normal for men to carry knives. He is right, you really never know when you might need a knife. A good pocket knife is pretty handy.
Looks alright but still a word of caution. Stay warned
Women: “omg, I want a guy who will protect me!”
*guy is actively protecting girl*
Women: “why is he trying to protect me?”
Stats show most bad stuff happens with your own weapon.. or so says my limited memories on such.
A pen can be a weapon. A knife is just a tool.
I've hurt myself more o. Cupboard doors than any knife.
Because its for protection. I have pepper spray , paralize spray and a jewellery with a hidden mini knife. Its better to be sure.
Yes everyone has a temper but not most people have a knife. Watch yourself
I carry a knife too it's a dangerous world and you never know who you can trust
It's likely just fine, but i would watch it carefully. Armed people are very dangerous when angry or they aren't in a sound mind.
yeah, be careful, if he starts getting angry notify someone
That's not something I wanna hear. We've been together for 5 months.
but still keep an eye on it, anger cause cause people to act in an irrational way, and
sometimes our anger can cause us to harm someone close to us,
always be on your guard,
don't put him before your own safety
correction' anger can cause
It's a good time to pack some heat when your around him.
Most people who have manilly jobs do it's no big deal
each state has certain rules on carrying any knives. they must meet a certain length and conform to certain ways
Been on this earth 23 years and not once have I ever thought hmmm, wish i was carrying a knife.
Pepper spray may be a safer choice? You can't fight a pitbull with a knife
Temper and knife? That's a fucking huge red flag right there!
I always have a huge military knife in my car. However carrying a knife 24/7 can get you in trouble.
Nothing to worry about, I love knives as well... Wait I am mentally ill person...
Men tend to like knives and pocket knives are a great tool to have on your person.
If it makes you uncomfortable, Tell him if he doesn't care what you think, Why are you dating him?
He is probably conditioning you to not worry about it only to strike when you least expect it. Leave this relationship now or you will regret it.
No, when I was a kid a lot of kids bought a knife to school. Now they would be expelled if not arrested.
I’m sweet guy and I carry a knife I’m not gonna stab my girl for sure 😂
I need it to cut some stuff I’m explorer
Who carries a knife or any weapon. That's just asking for trouble
Ignorant statement of the year... I've carried a variety of pocket knifes over the years. Being a chef you would never use your cooking blades to open the dozens of boxes that come in everyday. It's a tool
Why would you be worried? I guess it's for self protection.
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