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ORIGINAL: Aileen1968

Knives are definitely masculine. 
Men who use them are sexy.
Men who use them on me are even sexier.

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ORIGINAL: kisshou

I have been told that men carry knives because they are a secret source of hidden power. My Master always has a knife on him and it is very handy.

I have noticed that people who are into knife collecting/owning started at a very early age.

I think that another interesting poll would be what age did you desire your first knife .

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ORIGINAL: Aneirin

So, I ask here, is blade interest more male than female..?

An interest in blades tends to attract males more than females,
but there are many exceptions, myself being one of them.

And so the thought went on, is a blade a measure of manhood?

Yes

What do others think, those with blades....no, I am not going to go there on that?

I like knives, daggers, swords, etc.

The question, is a knife more likely to be in the possesion of a male or female?

That depends on the purpose of the blade; cooking, gardening, magical rituals, work tool, weapon, etc.

Are there any female collectors or bladesmiths?

Yes, of course there are female collectors and bladesmiths.

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  I like knives, I collect them and make them, but today being one of those days where I think a lot, I got to thinking who is it that likes knives.

My observations so far that it is the males of our species that seem to hold more of a fascination with these objects, as I know very few women that hold such an interest.

Bladesmiths, they too as far as I can discern are largely male, even in this modern society where anyone can be what they want to be.

So, I ask here, is blade interest more male than female..?

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ORIGINAL: Aneirin


I do like the Scandinavian knives though, simple, unguarded and razor sharp.Oddly the Solingen steel on my straight razor is of Swedish origin, it itself is German, but I bought it on ebay, from the US and is a wonderful daily shaver.

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ORIGINAL: IrishMist

Interesting question.

I like knives. I collect them, I use them, I like them used on me in a variety of situations. I don't, however, make them.

Why do I like knives?
When I pick up a knife, the feel of power is overwhelming. It gives me a sense of peace, of calm, of excitement....I 'react' to knives better than I do to guns  It's a part of me, and I am a part of the knife; if that makes any sense.

I collect them because knives can tell a story.

I like having them used on me because of the feeling of danger that is associated with having a blade held to your neck and knowing that if you move; one wrong small step in any direction; that the blade can take your life; whether by accident or by design.

Mmmm...I just love knives.

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ORIGINAL: Gwynvyd

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ORIGINAL: Aneirin


I do like the Scandinavian knives though, simple, unguarded and razor sharp.Oddly the Solingen steel on my straight razor is of Swedish origin, it itself is German, but I bought it on ebay, from the US and is a wonderful daily shaver.

I think straight razors are just damn sexy....

I would honestly like to start collecting them.

and no.. I havent seen Sweeny Todd just yet.

Gwyn

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ORIGINAL: MsGQ

Actually, stephann, in spanish knife is "cuchillo". El cuchillo, technically, and it is male. However, some blades are designated "la cuchilla", for example, daggers, and are female.

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ORIGINAL: Aneirin

I like knives, I collect them and make them, but today being one of those days where I think a lot, I got to thinking who is it that likes knives.

My observations so far that it is the males of our species that seem to hold more of a fascination with these objects, as I know very few women that hold such an interest.

Bladesmiths, they too as far as I can discern are largely male, even in this modern society where anyone can be what they want to be.

So, I ask here, is blade interest more male than female..?

I posted this question elsewhere this morning, on a custom knife forum I use and came up with an answer I knew, but thought was only my twisted mind that thought that way. That way being a male interest in knives is because a knife blade is a phallic symbol and males are naturally attracted to blades, it's a macho thing perhaps, maybe even a compensator for some.

And so the thought went on, is a blade a measure of manhood?

What do others think, those with blades....no, I am not going to go there on that?

The question, is a knife more likely to be in the possesion of a male or female?

Are there any female collectors or bladesmiths?

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ORIGINAL: Aneirin
Amazons, the archetypal warrior woman, ever since the likes of ; '' Red Sonja '', I have always been impressed by a woman that can use a blade. Here, come to think of it, I wonder if that is where my liking for the red haired amazon came from. I knew one once and was unfortunate enough to fight her in an SCA event before becoming friends, she broke my shield, her sword smashed the oak spine, which the crowd loved even though they got a few bits of the oak.