It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a man in possession of a good knife, must not be in want of another one!
- Lars Austen
A true gentleman must be in possession of a good knife. Period.
It must not be a crude and barbaric device, thirsting for blood and with the promise of tales of battlefields never visited, forged by bearded ruffians with destruction on their unloved minds.
Also it must not be a thuggish blade, hidden in the pockets of person with no self-respect, emitting cheap thrills and cowardice befitting the holder
A gentleman of station should hold a knife befitting his standing and possibly the trade he proudly represents. Cheap adornments must be avoided under any circumstances.
In the case of the writer, sincerely Yours, it is the Wichard safety knife which has been a faithful companion on my exploits on the seven seas. It is simple, but the viewer will find more details hidden in plain sight and as such grow in the esteem of the admirer.
It has a sharp but sturdy blade which will not be dented upon exposure to other items, than soft rope or the occasional string of chewing tobacco, and a glowing handle which will helped the humble writer out of more than one pickle in a stormy night: Rescuing poor souls lost at sea.
Thus this blade tells a tale of nobility, resilience and bravery.
And it is mine.
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| Exquisite workmanship, both on blade and sheeth |
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| A good sturdy blade with serrated edge for the tougher materials |
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| And the beforementioned glowing handle which... |
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| ...really comes to its right in snow. |
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