Zombie knives

Rice · September 23, 2024 at 9:35 AM

I’ve just been reading that England and Wales have banned the possession of “Zombie knives,” defined as knives and machetes with blades longer than 20 cm, usually with a serrated edge. Criminal sorts and gang membersfavor them as both weapons and preventive weapons.

Zombie knife ban: ‘If mine is bigger, I’m going to win’ - BBC News

As zombie knife ban comes into force, BBC News finds true scale of crimes using “statement” blades.

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Bombonera · September 23, 2024 at 9:39 AM

Yes and meanwhile crossbows are perfectly legal although that is likely to change I believe.

Rice · September 23, 2024 at 10:07 AM

At least crossbows are harder to conceal in a pocket!

Splinter · September 23, 2024 at 10:29 AM

Quote from Bombonera

Yes and meanwhile crossbows are perfectly legal although that is likely to change I believe.

it is technically ok to shoot a Welshman after midnight on Sunday with a crossbow, as long as it’s in the city walls of Chester.

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Rice · September 23, 2024 at 10:49 AM

I’m wondering what King Charles would do upon taking possession of his whale’s head? (Or Camilla, with its tail? Too large for another unflattering hat. An awning, perhaps?)

Zombie knives

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