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Laura
Champion June 2010

Wedding Superstitions - Knives as a wedding gift

Laura, on April 17, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 29

How much do you buy into this wedding superstition ? One belief that dates back to the Vikings (and is still held by many today) is that gifting a knife will cause your relationship to be severed. People get around this superstition by taping a penny to the blade (or in the box or card). The...

How much do you buy into this wedding superstition ?

One belief that dates back to the Vikings (and is still held by many today) is that gifting a knife will cause your relationship to be severed. People get around this superstition by taping a penny to the blade (or in the box or card). The recipient can then return the penny as "payment" so that the knife is no longer considered a gift.

If someone gives you knives as a gift, will you be giving them back a penny to preserve the relationship?

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{courtesy of TOG Knives}


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29 Comments

  • Mrs. Fall Bride
    Master October 2016
    Mrs. Fall Bride ·
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    No, never heard of that. But my best friend got me some knives for my shower and we're still best friends sooo....

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  • Laura
    Champion June 2010
    Laura ·
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    I actually had heard this one before WW. The first time I got married, my grandmother gave us a set of knives as a wedding shower gift and taped a penny into the card. When I opened it, she explained the superstition. So this one always makes me think of my sweet grandmother.

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    Just Said Yes May 2018
    Alyssa ·
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    Never heard of this one either, but Good to know!!
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  • S
    Just Said Yes August 2018
    Shanna ·
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    I have never heard from this before
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  • T
    Beginner October 2018
    tiffany ·
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    I never heard it but very interesting
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    Beginner May 2018
    Tiffany ·
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    Nope. Don't believe in this either
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  • M
    Beginner September 2019
    Michelle ·
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    No I haven't heard of this one, and no I'm not buying into this one.
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    Beginner August 2018
    Trina ·
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    Never heard of this but will definitely keep a penny close by😁
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  • Tara
    Master May 2020
    Tara ·
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    Not buying this superstition! I doubt anyone would buy us knives.
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