Posted on 11/03/2014 3:57:09 AM PST by marktwain
When I was 5 I found an old rusty Barlow out in the barn and ask my Dad if I could keep it.
Dad cleaned it up and removed all the rust, and taught me to sharpen it shaving sharp. He gave me a small pocket hone to go with it, and told me if he ever found it dull he would take it away. I’ve carried one ever since, and it is always scary sharp!
When I was in 4th grade the teacher needed a knife. All of us little boys whipped ours out. She took one and said this one is dull and gave it back. That kid got teased for weeks.
If I ever go to New York I’ll probably carry a hammer since their so uptight about guns and knives. What about scissors?
Scissors should be fine, just don’t get caught running with them.
We have attorneys specializing in knife rights?
I’m actually stunned. Other than my kitchen knives, I don’t even own a knife that doesn’t lock open. The non-locking knives seem less steady and safe to me.
Sheesh. When I was a kid, half the student body carried a knife of some sort. I remember one day, a teacher was trying to open a box. He asked if anyone had a knife.
Most of us produced a knife within a couple of seconds. He cut his box open, returned it, and said, “Thank you!”
My 22 year old daughter doesn’t leave the house without a knife. I keep one in my purse for 101 reasons. (Ironically, ‘defense’ isn’t one of those reasons.) A knife is a handy tool and I can’t imagine wandering into the world without one.
New York - Penal Law Section 265.01.
5. “Gravity knife” means any
knife has blade which is released from the handle or
sheath thereof by the force of gravity of the application
of centrifugal force which, when released, is locked in
place by means of a button, spring, lever, or other
device. [Note: In NYC, and potentially in other NY
jurisdictions, this definition is construed to apply to
ANY folding knife with a blade that locks open. ]
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- “Accused’s possession of knife in case attached to his
belt, with long handle protruding and case sheathing blade
concealed inside accused’s trousers, did not constitute
violation... absent evidence of design on accused’s part
to use the knife unlawfully.” (1974)
http://knife-expert.com/ny.txt
I collect only pearl handled lock-blade knives, mostly those with blades made in Solingen, Germany. I always carry one.
quite low.
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