Dept of Homeland Insecurity possibly banning all pocket knifes?

SUBMAN1 · 06-15-09, 10:06 PM

Are they crazy?

http://www.akti.org/

http://www.kniferights.org/

I'm beginning to think so.

-S

August · 06-15-09, 11:06 PM

Never mind

GoldenRivet · 06-15-09, 11:48 PM

looks like a move against "assisted opening" knives, not all knives.

but thats to follow i think

personally i think assisted opening knives are great!

UnderseaLcpl · 06-15-09, 11:50 PM

Is this a joke?

goldorak · 06-16-09, 12:50 AM

This is what you get when people are made to believe that "100% security" is achievable in real life. Paranoia at all levels.
Man, after banning knifes what else ? Screwdrivers ? Hammers ?
How about banning all the "idiots" in governments, those that come up with these kafkian proposals/laws ? Now that would be a real change.

06-16-09, 01:14 AM

If I can't own a sword then **** this worthless country.

Stealhead · 06-16-09, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

Never mind

Platapus · 06-16-09, 04:50 AM

Rats, I guess I should not be waiting for an AO karambit coming on the market soon.

SteamWake · 06-16-09, 08:33 AM

Looks like the american knife industry is trying to raise a little capitol.

Kapitan_Phillips · 06-16-09, 12:46 PM

I own a replica bat'leth.

Replica swords and knives are perfectly legal to collect here, as far as I know.

Now, if they were to fall repeatedly upon a sharpening block, thats not my fault

06-16-09, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Looks like the american knife industry is trying to raise a little capitol.

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

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

06-15-09, 10:06 PM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Dept of Homeland Insecurity possibly banning all pocket knifes? Are they crazy? http://www.akti.org/ http://www.kniferights.org/ I'm beginning to think so. -S __________________

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never mind __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	looks like a move against "assisted opening" knives, not all knives. but thats to follow i think personally i think assisted opening knives are great! __________________

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UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is this a joke? __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Rats, I guess I should not be waiting for an AO karambit coming on the market soon. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is what you get when people are made to believe that "100% security" is achievable in real life. Paranoia at all levels. Man, after banning knifes what else ? Screwdrivers ? Hammers ? How about banning all the "idiots" in governments, those that come up with these kafkian proposals/laws ? Now that would be a real change.

06-16-09, 01:14 AM	#6
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	If I can't own a sword then **** this worthless country.

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Looks like the american knife industry is trying to raise a little capitol. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	I own a replica bat'leth. Replica swords and knives are perfectly legal to collect here, as far as I know. Now, if they were to fall repeatedly upon a sharpening block, thats not my fault __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Nothing beats a little FREAKING OUT over nothing. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web