Yesterday I bought a Gerber Paraframe 1 at a K-Mart for EDC. I liked its size, style of blade, read a few good reviews about it, the price was right, etc, but thats not the point. They carded me! It turns out you have to be 18 to buy a knife at K-Mart! Luckily for me, this wasn't a problem, I handed the checker my ID and I was on my way. I was just a little blown away by the age restriction, it wasn't like I was buying a Rambo knife to kill people with or anything.

Is this just K-Mart policy or Oregon / Federal law? Either way it must be new, I don't recall ever being carded before while buying a pocket knife. I guess this means Boy Scouts can't buy their own knives anymore? Sorry, I was rather upset by this and had to vent, though I would love to hear some other thoughts on the matter.

Rio