I Can't Live Without My Pocket Knife

Since the dawn of time, the knife has always been an essential tool for the survival of man. From helping in providing food and shelter to honor and protection, the knife played a vital role in the development of the human race. Even today in the digital age of computers and the internet the usefulness of a well built knife can be astounding.

A pocket knife isn't just some Boy Scout tool to carve wood and earn a merit badge. Sure, you could use it to whittle a little figurine for your girlfriend, or to mark your path in the wilderness, or even to gut a fish after you have caught it. Heck, you could even fend off some woodland creature if your little heart desired. But most people aren't woodsmen. We all live in the cities or the suburbs and the closest thing to nature we've ever encountered is the park down the street.

So what good is a pocket knife to city slickers like us? Glad you asked. The pocket knife is an essential for a lazy forgetful person like myself. Being a college student, I practically live off a diet of ramen and canned goods. So how do I get through these frustrating containers that thwart my attempts to eat without expending much effort at every turn? With a can opener? Hah! Yeah, like I remembered to pack one from home. Luckily for me, I have my trusty pocket knife to bust open that lid and show that aluminum whose boss. In a similar manner, I can exert my authority over the skins and peels of fruit, using my knife to carve away the yucky parts and eat something healthy every once in a while.