I decided because I was bored to test out the latest governement crack-down on knife crime (also because I broke the kitchen knife yesterday), to see how easy it was to actually buy knifes which in the wrong hands could do some damage.

 

Armed with my ID, I managed to purchase 4 knives of reasonable length (a length where it could kill) without being asked for ID, and a further 3 knives with being asked for ID.

 

Overall cost for all 7 knives was £12.35, and I was doing anything illegal because all 7 knives are currently sitting in my kitchen, but I was shocked.

someone said that ... rules are to be broken...

 

but those things are dangerous.

I mean if we must be asked for an special permission to buy those things... we should be asked for it and not be allowed to get those things without the permission.

 

lazy workers... :inquisitive:

I work at a Hibbet Sports and we sell 1" in length blade pocket knives for $1.00 and you have to have a parent/guardian or i.d. to purchase one.

:stunned:

Woah, there's an age limit on buying knives there? Does the US have one? Is it a federal law here, or is it unique in each state or store? o_O

 

I've never tried buying knives, so I wouldn't know.

 

I do have a Swiss Army knife, though. I keep it in my soccer bag. o.o

During school I keep it with me, which is against the rules, but whatever. xD