Dept of Homeland Insecurity possibly banning all pocket knifes?

SteamWake · 06-16-09, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CastleBravo

Are you saying Mr. Obama and his HSD will do the same for knives as it has done for firearms?

No you read way to much into my statement.

I simply meant that those web sites are trying to make some money. Simple as that.

I dont believe for a minute that pocket knifes will be banned.

06-16-09, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

No you read way to much into my statement.

I simply meant that those web sites are trying to make some money. Simple as that.

I dont believe for a minute that pocket knifes will be banned.

What about my Ka-Bar?

Skybird · 06-16-09, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

I dont believe for a minute that pocket knifes will be banned.

I don't believe that either. Not in general, I mean. Certain types, maybe. In Germany, spring knifes in general, pocket knifes with arresting blades beyond a certain length, and butterfly knifes are banned. I have no problem with that.

I have a Victorinox Swiss Champion attached to my belt, always, since over 20 years. It's my longest-lasting trustworthy companion. The Swiss officer knifes are an institution, i think. I was offered Leathermans twice, but found them too big a kit as if you would always have them with you.

What would a man be without his Swiss pocket knife?

Onkel Neal · 06-16-09, 01:47 PM

Nothing beats a little FREAKING OUT over nothing.

Sailor Steve · 06-16-09, 02:04 PM

Neal, how can you say this is nothing? If they take my pocket knife, will my steak knives be next? My steak itself? What will I eat? Will I be able to wear my machete on the street? It has a sheath. Will I have to get a license to carry a concealed fork?

HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE ME OF FREAKING OUT? IT FREAKING TICKS ME OFF!

06-16-09, 02:41 PM

I heard some where that is why we have butter knives today. Some French king was threatened by his guests bringing traditional knives to the table. He instituded rounded less leathal cutlery be provided.

Skybird · 06-16-09, 02:42 PM

Forbidding pocket knifes - in a country were semi-automatic rifles are allowed and an estimated minimum of 80 million firearms is legally owned by householders.

Just imagining it makes me burst with laughter.

Boys, get a Swiss officer knife. It makes you feel good. Really. It makes something with you. The shark in the sea, the bear in the forest, the plane in the vertical dive, the splinter in your eye - you know you are prepared for everything, no matter what!

Do not come between me and my Swiss pocket knife!

Now to something different. I also have a compass. A Swiss army compass, by Recta...

AVGWarhawk · 06-16-09, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Forbidding pocket knifes - in a country were semi-automatic rifles are allowed and an estimated minimum of 80 million firearms is legally owned by householders.

Just imagining it makes me burst with laughter.

Boys, get a Swiss officer knife. It makes you feel good. Really. It makes something with you. The shark in the sea, the bear in the forest, the plane in the vertical dive, the splinter in your eye - you know you are prepared for everything, no matter what!

Do not come between me and my Swiss pocket knife!

Now to something different. I also have a compass. A Swiss army compass, by Recta...

It is kind of funny Skybird if you think about it.

06-16-09, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

It is kind of funny Skybird if you think about it.

Not as funny when you realize that even the Swiss Army Knife or two x four when used properly is a deadly weapon that can be purchased in the local Walmart, or Home Depot.

Onkel Neal · 06-16-09, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Neal, how can you say this is nothing? If they take my pocket knife, will my steak knives be next? My steak itself? What will I eat? Will I be able to wear my machete on the street? It has a sheath. Will I have to get a license to carry a concealed fork?

HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE ME OF FREAKING OUT? IT FREAKING TICKS ME OFF!

We all have to go vegetarian, I suppose.

Skybird · 06-16-09, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

We all have to go vegetarian, I suppose.

What - no more football...?

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Neal, how can you say this is nothing? If they take my pocket knife, will my steak knives be next? My steak itself? What will I eat? Will I be able to wear my machete on the street? It has a sheath. Will I have to get a license to carry a concealed fork? HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE ME OF FREAKING OUT? IT FREAKING TICKS ME OFF! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-16-09, 02:42 PM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,646 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Forbidding pocket knifes - in a country were semi-automatic rifles are allowed and an estimated minimum of 80 million firearms is legally owned by householders. Just imagining it makes me burst with laughter. Boys, get a Swiss officer knife. It makes you feel good. Really. It makes something with you. The shark in the sea, the bear in the forest, the plane in the vertical dive, the splinter in your eye - you know you are prepared for everything, no matter what! Do not come between me and my Swiss pocket knife! Now to something different. I also have a compass. A Swiss army compass, by Recta... __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

06-16-09, 02:41 PM	#6
CastleBravo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I heard some where that is why we have butter knives today. Some French king was threatened by his guests bringing traditional knives to the table. He instituded rounded less leathal cutlery be provided.