Quote:As a knife and sword collector, I'd have no problem with laws regulating knives if politicians felt that it would save lives.  I certainly am not going to complain about not being able to carry my knives or swords in public.  Of course, I keep all of my knives (except kitchen utensils, which obviously serve a purpose outside of stabbing someone) and swords locked up safely because I have five kids in the house who, if they were to ever get a hold of one someone could get hurt. 

For example, Switchblade Knives are illegal.  I'm perfectly okay with that as a knife enthusiast.

 

A couple of questions for you.

 

First of all, why is it that Switchblade Knives are illegal?

 

Second, would you support regulation that banned all knives except for those specifically designated as kitchen utensils?  Is there such a thing as an "assault knife"?

 

I'm really interested in hearing your answers just to get some perspective.

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