One of the first tools a man gets is a knife. In your journey to becoming a man, you need to master using and maintaining a knife. This knife is for you to practice with. It is not meant to be the last knife you own. One thing a man does is to buy the best quality tool for the job. Use this opportunity to practice how to use and maintain a knife, and then save up your money and buy a higher quality one. One that you will be proud of.
A man takes care of his tools. Learn how to sharpen the blade. Keep it sharp. Keep it oiled and free from rust. Keep it in a safe place. Do not lose or misplace it.
Rules for not losing the knife:
1. Keep it tied to a lanyard that is attached to your pack, or yourself.
2. Never put it down on something…it is either in your pocket or in your hand
3. Never lend it to someone. They will either lose it, or return it broken.
A man is safe with his tools. He knows the proper way to use each tool so that he is safe, as well as those around him, and the tool is safe from damage. Learn knife safety. Learn how to properly use the knife and its many functions.
Rules for knife safety:
1. Never carry a knife with the blade open…only open the blade when you are sitting.
2. Cut away from yourself. Keep body parts away from a cutting stroke.
3. Maintain a safe cutting distance from other people.
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