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Title: Pointless...
Post by: castle key on June 18, 2009, 07:17:54 AM
The insanity never seems to stop.

But if we save just one vegetable from a tragic death it is worth it.

Yes, a stab proof knife.

I almost thought this was from "The Onion."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jun/14/anti-stab-knife-crime
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: S. Williamson on June 18, 2009, 08:11:40 AM
Let's hope they don't realize that stabbing is not the only way to use a knife against someone.   ;/
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: bedlamite on June 18, 2009, 08:14:15 AM
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6501720.ece (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6501720.ece)

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You can still stab someone with that, it'll just hurt more.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: S. Williamson on June 18, 2009, 09:28:52 AM
Also, best thread title ever.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: Racehorse on June 18, 2009, 10:11:53 AM
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6501720.ece (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6501720.ece)

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You can still stab someone with that, it'll just hurt more.  :rolleyes:

I agree. It wouldn't be terribly difficult to stab someone with that. Just have to use a little more force. Also, as has been said, stabbing is not the only way to hurt someone with a knife.
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: TMM on June 18, 2009, 10:58:19 AM
it's also made under the assumption that the people sheeple are too stupid to take a file to the point to make it stab-worthy.

didn't some noteworthy king of long ago make pointed eating knives illegal to "reduce crime"? i heard that's why our butterknives are traditionally round-pointed now.

TMM
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: MechAg94 on June 18, 2009, 10:59:44 AM
Let's hope they don't start using tent stakes.  :)
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on June 18, 2009, 11:21:18 AM
Let's hope they don't start using tent stakes.  :)

or branches... or rocks, or broken windows, or....

Hmm.  I just realized something!  You can't stop crime by trying to get rid of weapons!  What a revelation!   =D
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 18, 2009, 11:59:22 AM
No matter.  IMHO, in the hands of an untrained person, a knife is more dangerous when used as a slashing weapon.  Big gaping wounds that bleed profusely.  Hit a few arteries and spurt to death.  Unless a lucky plunging wound hits a vital organ or artery, stabbing isn't that effective, unless you know where to stick it....
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: crt360 on June 18, 2009, 01:07:41 PM
That bottle opener on the tip should come in handy.

What about forks?  Are they not worried about forkings?
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: K Frame on June 18, 2009, 01:44:23 PM
That bottle opener on the tip should come in handy.

What about forks?  Are they not worried about forkings?

I'd have to say that it's the British people who are being forked...
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: Iain on June 18, 2009, 02:27:47 PM
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Let's hope they don't realize that stabbing is not the only way to use a knife against someone.

Calling on Sweeney Todd to prove the point (isn't necessary)
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 18, 2009, 02:33:32 PM
I'd have to say that it's the British people who are being forked...

I almost said something about forking.  Not a bad way to die, I guess.
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: castle key on June 18, 2009, 05:59:45 PM
Also, best thread title ever.  :laugh:

Referring to another thread concerning writing, I must say this is the highest praise to have penned the "best thread title ever." Sincere thanks.

The last several weeks have been very challenging to me professionally. I have faced issues that I never thought I could deal with while maintaining my sanity!! Lots of Gin has helped, but also a strong sense of confidence and self assurance has led the charge!

Sometimes a comment as simple as "best thread title ever" means as much as "most reassuring comment ever."

Thanks...
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: S. Williamson on June 18, 2009, 06:06:18 PM
Pure genius deserves recognition.  =)
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: BReilley on June 18, 2009, 09:10:02 PM
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The prototype is expected to be given a test run within months.

What sort of field testing will they be doing?  Issuing the things to muggers?

I used to help out at my brother-in-law's bakery.  There was a large sign on the wall that said "Sharp is safe - dull is dangerous!"
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 18, 2009, 09:37:17 PM
No matter.  IMHO, in the hands of an untrained person, a knife is more dangerous when used as a slashing weapon.  Big gaping wounds that bleed profusely.  Hit a few arteries and spurt to death.  Unless a lucky plunging wound hits a vital organ or artery, stabbing isn't that effective, unless you know where to stick it....

You are trying to think realistically.  Please reconsider.  Such thinking is not appreciated, and not a little out-dated. 
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: roo_ster on June 18, 2009, 10:15:04 PM
Calling on Sweeney Todd to prove the point (isn't necessary)

Ah, razor-sharp wit from the Brit!
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: DJJ on June 18, 2009, 10:20:09 PM
I almost said something about forking.  Not a bad way to die, I guess.
You're not going to make my skin into a boat!
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 18, 2009, 10:28:51 PM

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Dual overhead choils!!
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: go_bang on June 19, 2009, 10:49:23 AM
Five minutes with a grinder and those knives will stab just fine.
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: K Frame on June 19, 2009, 11:17:12 AM
Grinders are now illegal in Britain.
Title: Re: Pointless...
Post by: castle key on June 19, 2009, 11:42:56 AM
Grinders are now illegal in Britain.

Now that is too far...banning a type of sandwich! But I guess that the cholesterol could harm someone...