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Anybody else carry an illegal knife?
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Just woke up, didn't realize I'd cause so much controversy. I apologize for breaking any forum rules, and encourage the removal of the thread if deemed necessary, I don't want to cause issues on the forum that I love so much. And to all the folks expecting retaliation from law enforcement due to an internet post, while I appreciate the words of warning, I'm fairly certain I'll be completely fine. But who knows? Maybe I'm just an idiot.
Sorry for any problems I may have caused, have a good one.
Edit: Also, I didn't think the topic would be that controversial, considering a good 70 or 80% of knife owners I know in the community carry illegally the same way I do. The vast majority of fellow knife lovers here feel the same way I do. Not saying that just because lots of people do it, it's suddenly okay. Just thought it was worth mentioning.
Sorry for any problems I may have caused, have a good one.
Edit: Also, I didn't think the topic would be that controversial, considering a good 70 or 80% of knife owners I know in the community carry illegally the same way I do. The vast majority of fellow knife lovers here feel the same way I do. Not saying that just because lots of people do it, it's suddenly okay. Just thought it was worth mentioning.
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Fortunately, I never have to make that decision. Autos, I can carry those. Balis, I can carry those. Fixed blades, I can carry those. The only knife law on the books in my state is that ballistic knives are illegal, and my city doesn't have its own ordinance.
I was born in San Antonio, and I'm sorry to hear it's so backwards at present.
I was born in San Antonio, and I'm sorry to hear it's so backwards at present.
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Why do you think that they call me Mulehead? In my opinion there is nothing wrong with a little non-violent civil disobedience. We are in the midsts of a "Civil Knife Movement" ladies and gents.
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My story is pretty common knowledge here on the forums...
When I got back from Iraq/service, I came home to a Fresno that was flooded with good quality meth. I decided to put my infantry training to use and became a dealer for several years. I was a child of the 80's and loved cop movies/shows. Anytime it showed drug dealers opening kilos of (I'm assuming cocaine?), they used a switchblade to cut the bag and take a taste. Because of this, I had it stuck in my head that a drug dealer should carry a nice switchblade. I always carried a Microtech OTF of some sort.
Never got busted for my trade but I do have 5 arrests for switchblade IIRC. I only carry legal stuff now because waved folders are faster.
When I got back from Iraq/service, I came home to a Fresno that was flooded with good quality meth. I decided to put my infantry training to use and became a dealer for several years. I was a child of the 80's and loved cop movies/shows. Anytime it showed drug dealers opening kilos of (I'm assuming cocaine?), they used a switchblade to cut the bag and take a taste. Because of this, I had it stuck in my head that a drug dealer should carry a nice switchblade. I always carried a Microtech OTF of some sort.
Never got busted for my trade but I do have 5 arrests for switchblade IIRC. I only carry legal stuff now because waved folders are faster.
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I have an excuse in Philly, i work a job in a mail room, and routinely open packages, and letters, so i think my 5 inch fully serrated cold steel Vaquero is a needed work tool...Sometime those letter get be troublesome. 
For a while in 8th and 9th grades (1977-'78) I carried one of those cheap switchblades (3" blade) that a friend had brought back from Mexico. The blade was some kind of chrome steel that couldn't get sharp. Only the tip was sharp . I also carried a medium stockman in my other pocket, either a Buck Cadet or a Schrade stamped "razor blade stainless". Needless to say, the switchblade was never used for anything. Once, it came open in my pocket without my knowing it until I sat down; close call. That's when I stopped carrying it.
Back then, though, carrying a pocketknife in school was accepted. Most of the boys had one...stockmans, SAKs, scout knives, etc. I had a male teacher who showed me his Buck pocketknife and I showed him one of my Schrades. In fact, that's when I first heard of Buck and got my Cadet.
Jim
Back then, though, carrying a pocketknife in school was accepted. Most of the boys had one...stockmans, SAKs, scout knives, etc. I had a male teacher who showed me his Buck pocketknife and I showed him one of my Schrades. In fact, that's when I first heard of Buck and got my Cadet.
Jim
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Strictly speaking, no, I do not carry an illegal knife. I do, however, carry knives that could be suspect to an over zealous police officer's interpretation of our local knife laws here in Canada. A good swift snap of the arm or wrist by some 6'5, 250lb copper is more than enough to overcome the detent on some of my one-handers, which could be construed as a gravity knife--a big no-no here. Even if I'm reasonably confident that I could "beat the rap" in court in such an instance, it would not prevent me from being arrested and charged in the meantime: inconvenient, embarrassing and expensive.
Even if one does not consider a knife as a 'weapon' but a 'tool', remember that it is not a 'toy' either. Don't be a jackwagon. Use your tools with discretion, consideration for others, and care! :thumbup:
-Brett
Even if one does not consider a knife as a 'weapon' but a 'tool', remember that it is not a 'toy' either. Don't be a jackwagon. Use your tools with discretion, consideration for others, and care! :thumbup:
-Brett
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I think you'll find that most knowledgeable people here discourage illegal carry, even if some may own said items.
All illegal EDC does is give those that would like to keep restrictions on this hobby of ours the real and proper ammunition to do so, and makes the fine folks at Kniferights and AKTI have to work even harder and spend even more money to lobby on our behalf to get the restrictive laws overturned in our favor.
The way to get the laws overturned is not thru civil disobedience, but by following the law in a responsible manner to show that only true criminal's do so and the rest of us should be allowed our freedom legally.
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I try my best to comply with the law. In my country you can't really trust police officers, so it's better not to give them any excuse to try to get some money out of you. I know that if I'm not doing anything illegal I can stand up to any policeman, get a judge involved and sort anything out. Dealing with corrupt cops is quite common here, and if they have a real crime to pin on you it gives them the power to really screw up your life.
To make matters worse, we've got really vague laws when it comes to items that can be considered weapons (other than firearms). Basically, you can carry anything you wish as long as you aren't doing it with malicious intent. A cavalry sabre can be legal if you're not fixing to cleave some bloke in two, and a screwdriver can be illegal if you're planning to stab somebody with it. The problem is that "intent" is not an easy thing to prove, and most of the times is up to the individual policeman to decide about it. Corrupt policemen are not the guys you want making that sort of decision (and by "corrupt", I mean murderers and drug dealers not some petty stuff).
Luckily, I'm the kind of guy our police tends to leave alone. It's easier for them to lean on a poor fellow with no education than to risk it with a well dressed man who just might have the knowledge, money or contacts to become a problem.
In other countries, I follow the law very strictly because I'm usually travelling for work or competitions and can't afford any run ins with the law.
Plus any legal problems, at home or abroad, could give the government an excuse not to renew my gun license. They do a very thorough mandatory background check every 5 years; which includes going through my police file, my taxes (gun owners have to report their means of income), interviews with a doctor and psychologist, etc. I'd hate to lose my guns, so that's a big incentive not to get into any trouble.
To make matters worse, we've got really vague laws when it comes to items that can be considered weapons (other than firearms). Basically, you can carry anything you wish as long as you aren't doing it with malicious intent. A cavalry sabre can be legal if you're not fixing to cleave some bloke in two, and a screwdriver can be illegal if you're planning to stab somebody with it. The problem is that "intent" is not an easy thing to prove, and most of the times is up to the individual policeman to decide about it. Corrupt policemen are not the guys you want making that sort of decision (and by "corrupt", I mean murderers and drug dealers not some petty stuff).
Luckily, I'm the kind of guy our police tends to leave alone. It's easier for them to lean on a poor fellow with no education than to risk it with a well dressed man who just might have the knowledge, money or contacts to become a problem.
In other countries, I follow the law very strictly because I'm usually travelling for work or competitions and can't afford any run ins with the law.
Plus any legal problems, at home or abroad, could give the government an excuse not to renew my gun license. They do a very thorough mandatory background check every 5 years; which includes going through my police file, my taxes (gun owners have to report their means of income), interviews with a doctor and psychologist, etc. I'd hate to lose my guns, so that's a big incentive not to get into any trouble.
Just know that you run the risk of getting it stolen like my carbon fiber Caly 3.5
Damn that's unfortunate
I make sure my knife is well hidden between my clothes if I'm checking in baggage. Haven't had a problem yet (touch wood)