Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:16 pm by ToolyMcgee
The real tragedy here is that the government is NOT to blame for this type of blanket termed legislation. It is the knife community, who continues to choose the bloody side of self defense to sell their blades. Manufacturer's, and consumers alike, this stereotype has gotten way out of control to the point where the knives that have been marketed as murder weapons are becoming unlawful murder weapons. We elect the officials who control this crap, and it is overwhelming public opinion that gains the support of the government to get this unconstitutional shit shoved through.
Highlighting the fact that your blade is capable of dealing significant bloody damage to human tissue is the best way to gain this negative attention. We haven't kept our right to own guns in this country by highlighting the negative aspects of their use, but rather the sporting side. The practical side of self defense, the hunting aspects, anything that says, "respect for the power of the weapon" rather than "fear the gruesome details of it's use".
One handed opening knives for easy use as tape splitters when you have a box in hand. Rope cutting, pencil sharpener, literally any other use could pass. These are the things for which we need these tools. Easy access for utility, and NOT for bloody fights to the death. That's a 1 in a million chance compared to the every day useful side of cutting up your food, or slicing that stray sweater yarn.
Even if you still want to believe the perceived speed of your one hander makes it a good weapon, you should dummy up like your pig sticker is for box cutting. Time to highlight the practical uses of the tool over the bloody death, even if bloody death is what you prefer to focus on. You want to keep your lock picks, then talk about their value as a hobby rather than their unfortunate use as occasional burglars tools. Your gun, then it's time to talk about clay shooting, instead of urban violence. Your knife... you get the picture. This country is full of idiots who want to restrict the distribution of anything potentially dangerous if given the chance. The bone saw one hander with a skull buster was that chance.
-Tooly