Is it possible to move a tooth via force?

There is a tooth that is horribly out of wack and I can get leverage with a knife to move the tooth, but I'm worried, being that it is sticking out higher than most teeth that I will accidentally pull it out. I can take the pain very very well, so I can apply quite a bit of force, and it feels like it's moving so far. So I was wondering if this is safe and if it will actually work and if there's a possibly I could pull out my tooth.