Knife?

aks_29 · #1 07-20-2008, 06:36 PM

Just wondering if anyone else finds it funny that the thread about UK knife violence was started by a Knifemaker.

I was surprised no one commented on it.

FL Knifemaker · #2 07-20-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aks_29

Just wondering if anyone else finds it funny that the thread about UK knife violence was started by a Knifemaker.

I was surprised no one commented on it.

I was suprised that the admins kept it going after it was closed

I doubt very many thugs buy custom knives to carry in the streets.

RWP · #3 07-20-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

I was suprised that the admins kept it going after it was closed

I doubt very many thugs buy custom knives to carry in the streets.

LOL good point. I wouldn't take the chance on damaging one of your knifes by stabbing a hoodlum.

Dr. Cheese · #4 07-20-2008, 07:30 PM

As has been mentioned many times, the kitchen knife is the one most likely to be used for violence.

syciprider · #5 07-20-2008, 10:02 PM

Part of his PR blitz for the launch of http://blackwoodknives.co.uk

The new "English Skirmish" will have a one piece rubber blade and Nerf scales.

Mark Latimour · #6 07-21-2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

As has been mentioned many times, the kitchen knife is the one most likely to be used for violence.

Are there any statistics to back that up. The only survery I could find after numerous searches on google was one linked to into the other thread (its a UK survey) that indicates (in terms of carrying) that kitchen knives only make up about 10% of the knives carried. Its possible that the 10% makes up 90% of the knife injuries, but that seems unlikely. GIven the relative ease at which you can buy a "cool" knife, I would have though those inclined to carry a knife would easily obtain a knife other than a kitchen knife.

moomoocajoo · #7 07-21-2008, 04:22 AM

I dunno what all the fuss is about tbh. It's a bunch of morons going about stabbing other morons. Pretty much daily practice here in glasgow lol.

Dr. Cheese · #8 07-21-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Latimour

Are there any statistics to back that up. The only survery I could find after numerous searches on google was one linked to into the other thread (its a UK survey) that indicates (in terms of carrying) that kitchen knives only make up about 10% of the knives carried. Its possible that the 10% makes up 90% of the knife injuries, but that seems unlikely. GIven the relative ease at which you can buy a "cool" knife, I would have though those inclined to carry a knife would easily obtain a knife other than a kitchen knife.

Mark, I said the knife likely to get you for violence, not carried. I don't have statistics to back me up, but if you include all stabbings, which would include domestic incidents, I am certain that kitchen knives will be the weapon of at greatest convenience, if not choice.

Mark Latimour · #9 07-21-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

Mark, I said the knife likely to get you for violence, not carried. I don't have statistics to back me up, but if you include all stabbings, which would include domestic incidents, I am certain that kitchen knives will be the weapon of at greatest convenience, if not choice.

yes, I understand what you said, which is why I said that the only statistics I could find of knife crime related to carrying. Just because something is said often or assumed doesn't make it true. Hence why I questioned whether there are any stats out there to verify this oft repeated claim or whether it's merely supposition.

FL Knifemaker · #10 07-21-2008, 06:57 AM

Here we go again!!!

I want facts, stats, links, clarification, eye witness testamony, more info, police reports, demographic studies, surveilance camera footage, etc., so all your posts will be as educating and illuminating as mine!!!

Mark Latimour · #11 07-21-2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

Here we go again!!!

I want facts, stats, links, clarification, eye witness testamony, more info, police reports, demographic studies, surveilance camera footage, etc., so all your posts will be as educating and illuminating as mine!!!

Awwwwwww.....sounds like someone needs a hug. Are you upset about something? Anything we can help with? If I want to test whether an "off repeated" claim is true, how does that harm you?

moomoocajoo · #12 07-21-2008, 07:18 AM

Mark, Mark we brits are obviously too stupid and naïve to understand this complex matter of knife crime. I think we should just leave the opinions to others.

**Chris Fitzgerald** · #13 07-21-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

I was suprised that the admins kept it going after it was closed

The admins kept it going to show that we all felt that the thread needed to be closed, and that the decision to close it was not a biased or unilateral one. That thread had turned into nothing more than partisan bickering on a topic which happens to be a political wedge issue. This is not what Talkbass is supposed to be about.