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    Do you report lost or stolen knives?

    curious if any of y'all have to either report a lost or stolen knive(s)

    I recently dropped or inadvertently left in a changing room my Benchmade Mini-Griptilian 556.
    I'm rather confused with this lost and just want some input if you've been in this situation.

    thanks

    looking for a replacement now,

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    If you're asking if it is a legal requirement to report lost or stolen knives, then I would doubt it. It might not be a bad idea, though, to let the business know that you lost one at that establishment. At the least you have a chance of them finding it and getting it back to you.

    Funny that you mention losing a knife. Two weeks ago I was at the Colorado State FBLA Conference and I was almost certain I lost my Spyderco Paramilitary 2 (a knife I would recommend BTW). Luckily I was able to find it the next day, as we were leaving, on the hotel room floor where it had fallen out of my pocket. I also lost my Mini Grip last fall under one of the parts shelves at work. One of the guys I work with found it about a month later when we were reorganizing and expanding our parts on hand. I actually ordered my PM2 as a result of losing my Mini Grip.

    Levi

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    It would depend on the type and value of the knife, the place I lost it, the potential for a perceived or bona-fide legal problem, and similar variables. If notifying management of a business, I might report the loss of a small, <insert color here>, "pocket tool", "pen knife", "SAK", or similarly mundane description and leave my name and number. I can elaborate and positively ID later.

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    Quote Originally Posted by levik97 View Post
    If you're asking if it is a legal requirement to report lost or stolen knives, then I would doubt it. It might not be a bad idea, though, to let the business know that you lost one at that establishment. At the least you have a chance of them finding it and getting it back to you.
    I'm trying to protect my own interest, with after thought that knife may be used to commit/ or have been used in a crime.

    the said knife was acquired (per receipt) around $60...must have been a clearance/ holiday sale.

    I've added it to my Amazon Price Tracktor just in case it drops price again. I really enjoyed that knife. Missed it terribly today when I was making some DIY project. Could have used it.

    Thanks everyone.

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    There's no legal requirement.

    EVERY cutting/stabbing I've worked has always been a kitchen el'cheapo block o' knives style thing. Those little paring style knives with the wood handles are a fan favorite.

    I wouldn't report anything as lost if I didn't have a serial number. If you dropped it or left it its not stolen. You're drastically over thinking it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bp7178 View Post
    There's no legal requirement...................

    I wouldn't report anything as lost if I didn't have a serial number. If you dropped it or left it its not stolen. You're drastically over thinking it.
    I just leery nowadays.

    there was a passenger that got held up by TSA/Local PD because of a spend brass shell in his hand carry.

    I don't think its has a serial number.
    The waiting for the next deal is just torture.

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    Trying to get through airport security with spent brass is different than losing a knife.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ledanek View Post
    I just leery nowadays.

    there was a passenger that got held up by TSA/Local PD because of a spend brass shell in his hand carry.

    I don't think its has a serial number.
    The waiting for the next deal is just torture.
    Haha my uncle got put on the terror watch list because they found a spent .45 ACP shell in the lining of his jacket!

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    I disassemble my knives and have my name, SSN and DOB micro lasered into them. Then I do a fingerprint under the handle scales.



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    Good approach, IG. Don't forget the RFID chip and DNA sample, too.

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