Deadly weapons cache seized

[DigitalWarrior]

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,9603828^28101,00.html?txtmsg.org

Deadly weapons cache seized
By Holly Lloyd-McDonald
May 19, 2004

A FRIGHTENING, multi-bladed knife destined for Melbourne's streets was among a cache of weapons seized by Customs yesterday.

Officers detected the 50cm knife during an X-ray of air cargo from the US at Sydney airport last month.

Bound for Melbourne, the four-pronged attack knife was found with a small arsenal including a sword stick, trench knives, a double-edged dagger and other knives.

The four-bladed knife has a silver-studded cuff wrapping around the wrist while the hand grasps the handle.

The handle is connected to two small flick-knife sized blades and two 25cm larger knives, with a total length of 50cm.

It is believed the knives were bought over the internet.

Victorian Customs regional director Jenny Peachey said buyers should not assume anything could be imported if bought on the internet.

"Knives and other weapons are restricted imports," Ms Peachey said. "A permit to import a restricted item can be applied for prior to importation."

Customs corporate spokesman Michael Carter said the matter had been investigated and no one would be prosecuted.

"In this instance, a warning has been issued," Mr Carter said.

"From now on they will be monitored for any incoming or outgoing cargo."

The Daily Telegraph

 

[buy guns]

now that is what i call a knife

 

[El Tejon]

Something sharp is a "restricted item"

*snicker*

 

[Henry Bowman]

multi-bladed knife destined for Melbourne's streets

Here in the USA we can't walk down the sidewalk without stepping over several of those.

 

[armoredman]

Something like that is totally legal in AZ, but there is nobody stupid enough to buy it living here! That needs to go to Hollywood - Jason needs his slasher back!

 

[Yowza]

Nitpicking probably, but can something in transit actually be considered a "cache"?

1 a : a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements b : a secure place of storage

or

2 : something hidden or stored in a cache

It's always gotta be a "cache" or an "arsenal". Can't someone who makes a living writing learn how to use words properly? And personally, I don't find that knife to be frightening as much as ridiculous.

Rick

 

[Master Blaster]

It slices it dices it purees, Its popeals pocket cuttlery shop, and hand blender.

Make coleslaw from whole heads of cabbage with the flick of the wrist.

Just in time for Christmas, perfect for that man who has everything on your gift list.


Warning sharp object dont scratch forehead while wearing or you will poke your eye out with that.

 

[Carlos Cabeza]

That might look good hanging on the wall of the local aussie sadist's club.

 

[Brett Bellmore]

Even if it were legal in Michigan, I'd be embarassed to carry something like that. Now, if I could get a set of "Wolverine" claw gloves, THAT would be cool. But I suppose it would be considered a "switchblade".

 

[JesusCow]

jeez, is that the customs guy? he seems excited about handling such an evil device

 

[GigaBuist]

Working link:

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,9603828^28101,00.html?txtmsg.org

 

[Dave P]

I think those guys at Customs need to get out more often - that tool is what I use to trim my hedges with!

 

[Warren]

Mr. Williams the proctologist will see you now.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=1011973

 

[sturmruger]

That is one hell of a knife!!! I can't imagine anyone actually using that for anything but hanging it on the wall.

 

[BrokenPaw]

That is one hell of a knife!!! I can't imagine anyone actually using that for anything but hanging it on the wall.

The one thing it's useful for is breaking the arm of the nitwit that's using it.

-BP

 

[M1911Owner]

And how, exactly, did they determine that it's, "... destined for Melbourne's streets?" I'm trying to imagine what one might do with it, and the only things that come to mind are using it as a movie prop in a movie based on comic book characters, or hanging it on one's wall as a coversation piece. It's certainly not a "concealed carry" weapon that anyone's going to be able to use on "Melbourne's streets"--it's way too big to conceal.

 

[P95Carry]

Hot damn!!! I'm still laughin ....

I don't find that knife to be frightening as much as ridiculous.

Yowza has that nailed ... I'd guess it sells purely on ''Ninja'' appeal ....

 

[Tinker]

Jesuscow,

"jeez, is that the customs guy? he seems excited about handling such an evil device"

When I saw the pic, the agent's expression scared me more than the ninja hedge trimmer did.

 

[armoredman]

It's from an outfit called Critical Mass, going for a stunning $198.00.....

 

[Correia]

I can see the head lines now: KLINGONS TERRORIZE MELBOURNE

 

[cordex]

I like the way they measure the size of the blades.
"If we add them all together, we can claim it was 50cm!"

 

[Thumper]

Found one for $68.99

http://www.888knivesrus.com/product/NVTA52CRITICAL

 

[WYO]

Kinda like a Swiss Army Sword. . . .

 

[Third_Rail]

There's gov't BS, then there's Aussie gov't BS! A whole new level of scare tactics....

I swear, a few years more and they'll "test" all deadly weapons (are there other kinds?) on people to "prove" the deadlieness.

Laugh now, but when they start saying it was also because of the darn US, you'll be pissed.


EDIT: I just realized, it's legal to own a replica Katar based on the fact that it's a historical collectible.... but they can have up to 4 blades, and a wrist support. That Aussie gov't really is BS.

 

[Treylis]

I like how they called it an "attack knife" instead of something like an "assault knife". ;-)