Unlike handguns, knifes (and cars) have primary purposes other than to kill people and the vast majority of times they're used, they're used for that primary purpose.
It's hilarious how conservatives think that people are dumb enough to fall for that obviously terrible comparison.
Guns can also be used for hunting and target practice.
Who hunts with a handgun?
Harry,
I do.
There is a special season on Javelina in my state which is restricted to magnum handguns and bows.
Its a lot more challenging than with a long gun.