Re:Overkill objects for everyday life
by Lio on Monday May 31, 2021 @03:30AM
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One specific area where that USMC blade falls down for me is travel.
This won’t bother anyone in the US I guess but a fixed blade military knife like that could get you into legal hot water fast elsewhere.
In the UK, you could take it camping or fishing but if you divert to the shops on your way and get caught with it you you could get a mandatory prison sentence.
Even if you leave it in your car the whole time.
Where as a simple Victorinox Swiss Army Knife with a friction folding blade can be taken almost anywhere without a reason. That makes them a much better bet for an international backpacker IMHO.
This won’t bother anyone in the US I guess but a fixed blade military knife like that could get you into legal hot water fast elsewhere.
In the UK, you could take it camping or fishing but if you divert to the shops on your way and get caught with it you you could get a mandatory prison sentence.
Even if you leave it in your car the whole time.
Where as a simple Victorinox Swiss Army Knife with a friction folding blade can be taken almost anywhere without a reason. That makes them a much better bet for an international backpacker IMHO.
This is the same for many other countries too.