[Eric in the Ozarks]

Yes. Plastic place mats, dishes and steak knives.
I recall stopping by the Shell station for a fill prior to picking up my date while in college in Iowa City, 1969. We were going to see Captain Beefhart and his Magic Band and the seating was "festival" (read sit on the floor.)
I had a blue Navy pea-coat with one inside pocket, which I removed for us to sit on. As I spread the coat, the steak knife I got at the Shell station flipped out on the floor. Folks around us gave us plenty of room after that.

[Howlin]

Oh! Those steaks knives were B A D, weren't they?

In fact, I have one in my kitchen right now and most times I pass over the Calphalon one and grab that one! Easy to use and easy to clean.

Or maybe it's just an old habit?