what to do with a knife?
Mar 14, 2006 | 9:15 am
#16
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I think (Chunk) your basic idea of carrying a knife for protection is pretty mistaken. It sounds like even you don't believe it would stop a determined attacker/mugger (who wouldn't hesitate) and you don't know if it's legal.
(My point about legality is not necessarily about morality but getting arrested/assaulted as a result is a risk in itself).
(My point about legality is not necessarily about morality but getting arrested/assaulted as a result is a risk in itself).
Mar 14, 2006 | 10:35 am
#17
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Originally Posted by schwarm
You make it seem like your attachment to the knife is very strong. However, it's obviously not as strong as the desire to avoid the "hassle" of checking bags. My suggestion is that if the knife is that important to you, you should be willing to put up with a bit more hassle at the carousel. That is, check it with your bag. If you're not willing to check the bag, the knife must not be so important.
Otherwise I'd be taking the chinatown bus (at least the roads are still free, for now).
Originally Posted by schwarm
My only other thought is to find a concessionnaire at or near the airport (car park, motel, diner ...) willing to hold your knife. Perhaps if you always have a meal at a diner near the airport on your way out (and leave a nice tip) they'd be willing to hold the knife for you.
Originally Posted by Cholula
I've got a better idea for chunk.
Ditch the knife and move to a city and/or neighborhood where you won't feel the need to carry a knife everywhere you go.
I've lived in Chicago twice, Baltimore, Boston, Detroit and currently in the LA area and have never once felt the need to carry a weapon. Plus I've traveled to many of the world's tough spots...Bangkok, Hong Kong, Moscow and Newark, NJ
...and have avoided trouble by not cruising the mean streets.
You need to get somewhere safe and sane as soon as you can arrange it.
Ditch the knife and move to a city and/or neighborhood where you won't feel the need to carry a knife everywhere you go.
I've lived in Chicago twice, Baltimore, Boston, Detroit and currently in the LA area and have never once felt the need to carry a weapon. Plus I've traveled to many of the world's tough spots...Bangkok, Hong Kong, Moscow and Newark, NJ
...and have avoided trouble by not cruising the mean streets. You need to get somewhere safe and sane as soon as you can arrange it.
Originally Posted by secretbunnyboy
I think (Chunk) your basic idea of carrying a knife for protection is pretty mistaken. It sounds like even you don't believe it would stop a determined attacker/mugger (who wouldn't hesitate) and you don't know if it's legal.
(My point about legality is not necessarily about morality but getting arrested/assaulted as a result is a risk in itself).
(My point about legality is not necessarily about morality but getting arrested/assaulted as a result is a risk in itself).
Mar 14, 2006 | 10:47 am
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One time I accidentally left my knife in my carry-on in CLT and they didn't notice. That was weird walking around the airport and boarding a plane with a really prohibited item (only step below a gun). On the return, I didn't want to check my carry-on, so I "accidentally" left it in my carry-on, but this time the TSA found it, so I had to check my backpack.
Last edited by JS; Mar 14, 2006 at 10:56 am