Pete--

Good point about the relative age of the person.

Matt--

Yep, you're right about easy to lose. I "lost" a Spyderco Delica by loaning it to a paramedic friend, who really did lose it on a call.

I have a pair of EMT shears in the back of my truck right now that I literally picked up in the driveway of a McDonald's. Good thing is, they have the owner's name on them. Bad thing is, I don't know which of several rural ambulance services/rescue units/volunteer fire units he/she belongs to, & haven't had time to find out. Will be glad to return them as soon as I can do so.

You're also right about the "coolness" factor. The BM hook is sharp (pun intended).

David