Andy9o8 0 #1 June 18, 2009 I though I'd have fun and beat JohnR to posting this. If you click the link, it shows a photo of the knives. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6501720.ece ***First 'anti-stab' knife to go on sale in Britain The first “anti-stab” knife is to go on sale in Britain, designed to work as normal in the kitchen but to be ineffective as a weapon. The knife has a rounded edge instead of a point and will snag on clothing and skin to make it more difficult to stab someone. It was invented by industrial designer John Cornock, who was inspired by a documentary in which doctors advocated banning traditional knives. Mr Cornock, 42, from Swindon, said that the knife will cut vegetables, but will make it almost impossible to stab someone to death and will reduce the risk of accidental injuries. He said: “It can never be a totally safe knife, but the idea is you can’t inflict a fatal wound. Nobody could just grab one out of the kitchen drawer and kill someone.” The knife is expected to sell for around £40-50 and has been tested with “very favourable” results by the Home Office’s Design and Technology Alliance - set up to research products that can deter crime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #2 June 18, 2009 next up "Brits Practice Slashing Techniques" The English are an adaptable people You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #3 June 18, 2009 I'm working on a new kind of anti-slashing knife. I call it a "butter knife." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #4 June 18, 2009 what about a hammer!? i'd so buy a hammer without the fear of having said hammer used against me..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #5 June 18, 2009 QuoteI'm working on a new kind of anti-slashing knife. I call it a "butter knife." "spoon." Fixed it for you."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 0 #6 June 18, 2009 I can imagine the frustrations of the intruder who heads straight for your kitchen to arm himself for the robbery.Provoking a reaction isn't the same thing as saying something meaningful. -Calvin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 June 18, 2009 He's have to wait for the dishwasher cycle to finish too (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #8 June 18, 2009 So much for "sharp knives are safe knives." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 June 18, 2009 Now all they need is for the government to make these types of knives mandatory, and then to have a pointy-knife turn-in amnesty program. I'm keeping mine. I use the point to open all kinds of food packaging. I guess the Brits can use their teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #10 June 18, 2009 Next bill before Parliament: A Requirement to register loganberries as lethal weapons. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #11 June 18, 2009 QuoteI'm working on a new kind of anti-slashing knife. I call it a "butter knife." It will come in the two pack with safety scissors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #12 June 18, 2009 Quote Next bill before Parliament: A Requirement to register loganberries as lethal weapons. I'm pretty sure you mean elderberries--and any parents smelling of them. -- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,426 #13 June 18, 2009 >I'm pretty sure you mean elderberries . . . I think loganberries is the correct fruit for weaponry. Elderberries is the correct fruit when it comes to insults, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #14 June 18, 2009 Is it?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #15 June 18, 2009 Quote Is it? www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #16 June 18, 2009 Quote I guess the Brits can use their teeth. Generally speaking, it appears they already do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #17 June 18, 2009 QuoteQuote I guess the Brits can use their teeth. Generally speaking, it appears they already do. Savages! Even cave-men used tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #18 June 18, 2009 Up next - unbreakable beer bottles and mugs to prevent the 'glassings' at the local pubs.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #19 June 18, 2009 Quote He's have to wait for the dishwasher cycle to finish too Then they will introduce medications into the water supply that cause impotence in order to reduce or eliminate rapes.No tool like a soft tool eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #20 June 18, 2009 Nerf head gear to stop Brits and Scots from using their "heed" as a weapon. No more noddings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #21 June 18, 2009 QuoteNerf head gear to stop Brits and Scots from using their "heed" as a weapon. No more noddings! I thought it was called a "Scottish kiss"?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #22 June 19, 2009 A solution for the wrong problem. They should read the book " On killing". I'm not a big fan of the author and the actual useful parts of the book are probably equal to about 3-4 chapters. The key part of it(based on several studies,statistics,yada,yada) focuses on the different manners of killing and the use of a knife and in particular, stabbing, is one of the methods thats the hardest for most people to do. Hand the average person a knife and force them to use it against another human being and they will resort to slashing. Obviously, some people have no issues with stabbing another human being, either via training, anger/emotions or sometimes accidentally. To manufacture knives that are supposed to prevent stabbing is beyond stupid IMO and nothing short of someone simply taking advantage of the moment to try and make a buck. "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #23 June 19, 2009 They had better hope knitting needles and round files as well as anything else pointy is outlawed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #24 June 19, 2009 QuoteThey had better hope knitting needles and round files as well as anything else pointy is outlawed. I'm sure there's an 'anti-pointy stick' bill just waiting in the wings...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #25 June 19, 2009 Old school. The carpenter on a sailing ship would break the points off the knives of the crew to make it safer. Less chance of them stabbing each other on a long voyage. I first heard about it in either Moby Dick or Mutiny on the Bounty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
