Hi Soldier,
Your loaner knife story was great, I am eager to hear the ending.
Did you every get the stuck Seal Pup out of it's case, was it salvageable?
I agree with you, many (may be most) people who carry a knife carry a dull one. This maybe why replaceable blade knives (utility cutters) are so popular. It may also explain the amount of serrated knives around as they will rip/tear through something long after a straight edge is dull.
Thanks,
Mike