re: What generation did men stop carrying a pocket knife?

I have a lot of knives but I don't always carry one. I work in an office, like most suburban or urban guys do. I don't like stuff in my pockets.

Seeing 4 dudes trip over each other to offer up their Benchmade to someone opening a birthday present is always hilarious, though.

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Most work places, no.

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My last job had a 3" blade rule on pocketknives. My usual pocketknife's blade is 2.75".

I have no idea about my current job, but still have the same knife.

I carried one in high school and college, but once I started working in an office I stopped.

I didn't grow up carrying a pocket knife. But I got so sick of constantly looking for scissors or a knife to open amazon boxes or cut string tape about 10 yrs ago, that I broke down and began carrying a small pocket knife. At first it felt weird because I thought of it as a weapon but now its just a daily tool.

Honestly use it everyday for one thing or another...not saying I must have a pocket knife but it is convenient to have on you when needed.

I think I stopped after 9/11.

I carry one daily...literally do not leave home without it

My father didn't carry a knife, but my grandfather did. I carry a knife, Kershaw black Amplitude.

I carry one everyday. I am a millennial. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.

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I’ll test some of the younger engineers I work with on occasion, when needed, by simply asking, “My hands are tied, can you cut this real quick with your pocket knife?” Just to recieve a blank stare in return. Then I’ll explain to them the importance of a man needing a pocket knife.

Was embarrassed the other day when I was bagging on one of the boys, and to set an example, walked up to a 50 year old co-worker and he gave me a blank stare as well when I asked what kind of pocket knife he had.

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Why?