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Originally posted by DrumsRfun
reply to post by CX
You can always use a rock to make a cutting tool.
Originally posted by JohnPhoenix
Are there ways to get around these laws.. say kitchen knives for camping purposes?
Originally posted by JohnPhoenix
CX, your link talks about offensive weapons in public places - not defensive weapons in the bush or in a SHTF situation - what about those - do these UK laws make any allowances for such?edit on 26-11-2012 by JohnPhoenix because: sp
Originally posted by foxhoundone
As for knifes i have found its more to intimidate more than any thing else do not show fear off it they only get to lunge once, Didnt get too the Judo quarter finals as a boy soilder for nothing still know them strangle moves.
Originally posted by Wide-Eyes
I have a .22 air rifle. I can make do with a less than 3.5inch blade. A blade doesn't need to be long to be deadly. In a SHTF scenario of course...
Originally posted by diddy1234
i am sure these could be an offensive weapon as well.
id die happy
Nature of weapon Is not the primary determinant of seriousness
- a billiard cue, or knuckle-duster can be used to cause fear and may be at least as serious as a more obviously dangerous weapon, such as a knife or an acid spray, dependent on circumstances in which offender has weapon e.g. if carried in self defence, with no attempt to use it.
Weapons offensive per se, or designed or adapted to cause serious injury such as flick knives, butterfly knives, or sword sticks provide evidence of intention.