Quote: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.

 

As far as I can tell the switchblade was banned in most places because it was considered being designed for violence.  It was before my time they were banned.


I'd be okay with a regulation that banned all knives except those specially designed as kitchen utensils if it was thought that it could save lives.  I'd prefer legislation requiring licensure or something like that.  Which is actually what I'd prefer with guns, but I know the idea of gun licenses is one most pro-gun people oppose.  Of course like I said, I keep my weapons locked up safely in the first place.  Knives are certainly not toys, and while I know my children know that I don't want to take the risk.   If knife attacks were frequent, I'd certainly understand the call for their banning or stricter regulation.  I'd hate to lose some of my knives, because they were given to me by my uncle.  Most of them aren't worth a whole lot, of course.  Mostly it's sentimental value plus personal interest in knives and swords.  Some of which I gained interest in when a blacksmith came to our college.  


I mean knives are a significant killer.  Not quite the same level as firearms, but the murder rate is still pretty up there.  

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