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Giving sharp knives as gifts severs friendships

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Presenting someone with premium cutlery is a fantastic way to declare absolute war. Folklore dictates that handing over a blade unconditionally will literally slice the invisible bonds of friendship, requiring the receiver to hand over a penny to 'buy' it instead.

Giving sharp knives as gifts severs friendships
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