Why carry a hanky? Reason No. 34: Public speakers often sweat under the lights, and a handkerchief is a classy way to deal with sweat.

Why carry a pocketknife? Reason No. 8: The fastest way to access a fresh batch of cheese curds involves a pocketknife.

Why carry a pocketknife? Reason No. 9: Stickers on the bottom of your shoe are not awesome, but removing them with a knife is.

Why carry a pocketknife?  Reason no. 10: Do you have some balloons tied to a chair but you need them untied?  You need a knife.

Why carry a pocketknife? Reason No. 11: Chestnuts, roasted on an open fire, are better when opened with a pocketknife.

Why carry a pocketknife? Reason No. 12: Sometimes a bottle of glue gets stopped up and you need a tool to remove the dried glue on the tip.

Why carry a pocketknife? Reason No. 13: Those who purchase bundled firewood can de-bundle it quickly with a sharp knife.

Why carry a pocketknife? Reason No. 14: You never know when you may come across a refrigerator with a cheap padlock on it.

Why carry a pocketknife? Reason No. 15: When putting up the Christmas lights, you need a tool to pull out the broken and burnt out bulbs.

Why carry a pocketknife? Reason No. 16: If you buy a new pocketknife, you probably will need your current knife to open the package.