with a possible subheader right underneath Is that a knife in your pocket? Or are you just happy to see me? Fast-forward to modern times in which our pockets are unfortunately filled with nothing but smartphones and credit cards. We still The ‘MAN CARD’ Redemption
to defeat said gift guardian and save the day. Sure, you could open a letter with your finger, but when you’ve got a knife in your pocket, you don’t have to risk a potential paper cut. (Soft hands, remember?) Need to slice an apple? Want to open an orange? If you’ve always got your knife on you, you’re one step closer to getting your daily allotment of vitamins anytime, anywhere. Not manly enough for you? Flip your blade over and use the spine as a flathead screwdriver for quickly securing the leg of a wobbly bar stool (now we’re talkin’!). Going camping? Grab a stick and carve the tip into a sharp point for stabbing your prey (or ... hot dog). The possibilities are endless! Join the revolution! Redeem your man card by packing a blade wherever you go — it’s sure to come in handier than you could imagine. And besides, what else are you gonna clench between your teeth as you swing from a rope? Upcoming Ask A Pro Sessions • Sunday 6/3/18, 5:00pm
In a time when the “manliness” of men seems to be dwindling into a generation of soft-handed “Googlers”who call Dad (or a plumber) any time a pipe leaks or a tire blows (although we’re not quite sure why they’re calling a plumber to fix a flat), it’s time for our foldable friend to make a comeback once more. The first men to tote a foldable pocketknife were none other than the red-plume-rockin’ Roman soldiers of the first century. After a bit of a dry spell, pocketknives regained their popularity — and then some —
use the term“Swiss army knife” regularly enough, but when was the last time you actually picked one up? The tough guys of the TSA may not be fans of them (along with nail clippers and reasonably sized bottles of shampoo), but the reasons to add a blade to your day-to-day ensemble far outweigh any inconveniences they may present. You know that pesky, curly ribbon-thing that just won’t budge as your daughter is trying to open her birthday presents in front of all her friends? Swoop in with your trusty blade
when they were sported by the likes of George Washington, issued to the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, and provided as standard issue to all GIs in WWII. From farmers to lawyers, it was rare to catch a man without one of these handy little contraptions in his pocket.
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