Ebay UK bans all knives.

Norman McCormick · 27th February 2009, 12:17 AM

E-Bay,
I'm not quite sure what is going to be gained from this 'blanket' ban. O.K. some unsavoury characters are not going to get their hands on 'housecarl katana can chop iron' or '20 inch camping/hunting knife 440 stainless' but where there's a will there's a way. In 1950's/60's Glasgow, where I was born, brought up and still live, the "chibs" of choice were 1) the open razor, 2) the hammer, 3) the axe, all normal household items in those days and all readily available and concealable, bayonets were quite plentiful also as after two world wars a lot of households had their battle trophy brought back by dad or grandad. Most knife crime, 80% I believe, is committed using kitchen knives so possibly not a lot will change. Please pardon the "rant" but I am constantly confused these days as to where the rationale for some decisions comes from.
Regards to All,
Norman.

P.S. As I don't have a Credit Card, "Presbyterian Prudence", I was only able to put bids on a Katar and an Axe.

Rick · 27th February 2009, 02:31 AM

Have to take it up with your government I guess ........

Norman McCormick · 27th February 2009, 06:16 PM

Hi Rick,
The position of the U.K. Government is o.k. as there is no problem in buying/collecting antique weapons it's the inability or unwillingness of E-Bay U.K. to positively discriminate as to what is acceptable and what is not. I don't suppose with the volume they, E-Bay, deal with that the solution is necessarily that easy but even an antique weapons section would not be too difficult to moderate or police effectively. I think these days that the actions of antisocial minorities impinge more on the law abiding majority than ever before and of course this problem is down to the Politicians and Law Makers/Enforcers i.e. as you say, the Government. Enough moaning I think, there are plenty of local auctions etc. here so there are still sources for reasonably priced pieces to to satisfy the "thirst" !!!
My Regards,
Norman.

27th February 2009, 12:17 AM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,648	E-Bay, I'm not quite sure what is going to be gained from this 'blanket' ban. O.K. some unsavoury characters are not going to get their hands on 'housecarl katana can chop iron' or '20 inch camping/hunting knife 440 stainless' but where there's a will there's a way. In 1950's/60's Glasgow, where I was born, brought up and still live, the "chibs" of choice were 1) the open razor, 2) the hammer, 3) the axe, all normal household items in those days and all readily available and concealable, bayonets were quite plentiful also as after two world wars a lot of households had their battle trophy brought back by dad or grandad. Most knife crime, 80% I believe, is committed using kitchen knives so possibly not a lot will change. Please pardon the "rant" but I am constantly confused these days as to where the rationale for some decisions comes from. Regards to All, Norman. P.S. As I don't have a Credit Card, "Presbyterian Prudence", I was only able to put bids on a Katar and an Axe. Last edited by Norman McCormick; 27th February 2009 at 12:38 AM.

27th February 2009, 02:31 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Have to take it up with your government I guess ........

27th February 2009, 06:16 PM	#3
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,648	Hi Rick, The position of the U.K. Government is o.k. as there is no problem in buying/collecting antique weapons it's the inability or unwillingness of E-Bay U.K. to positively discriminate as to what is acceptable and what is not. I don't suppose with the volume they, E-Bay, deal with that the solution is necessarily that easy but even an antique weapons section would not be too difficult to moderate or police effectively. I think these days that the actions of antisocial minorities impinge more on the law abiding majority than ever before and of course this problem is down to the Politicians and Law Makers/Enforcers i.e. as you say, the Government. Enough moaning I think, there are plenty of local auctions etc. here so there are still sources for reasonably priced pieces to to satisfy the "thirst" !!! My Regards, Norman.