Barbecue joints in Texas usually have wooden tables, and often the table comes with a sharp knife. The knife is attached to the table with a length of chain, so you can use it while sitting at your spot. The chain isn’t long enough to reach another table, though. It’s one knife per table.

It’s a great little system. And some places take it a step further. They ensure the one-knife-per-table principle by using big screws to attach the wooden table to the floor, so the table can’t be scooted around.