Knives and Common Conversation

I was sitting around the other day pondering a few things. I like knives. That's one of the reasons I sell knives… because I like them. Knives have been a big part of our society for a very long time. People have had relationships with knives for generations. I began to reflect on how knives have shaped our thoughts and conversations. I thought about old knife sayings that have become common phrases in every day life.

This is what I came up with:

To the hilt
It cuts both ways
Stabbed in the back
A dagger to the heart
Like a hot knife through butter
The plan was foiled
They crossed swords over
Double edged sword

After a little more thought I came up with firearm phrases that have become common.

This is what I came up with:

Lock, stock, and barrel
Keep your powder dry
I have my sights set on
A flash in the pan
When the smoke cleared
Going off half-cocked
The plan misfired
A shotgun approach to the problem
A loose cannon

These are short lists. I am sure there are many, many more. Knives and firearms are a big part of our history. They have helped shape our communities and the way we express ourselves. I love knives.

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