Originally Posted by superiorrain

The type of knife has a different function, you're not likely to start cutting veg with what is considered a combat knife etc. Making all knives legal would be a crime against mankind, it's like saying you should be able to carry a gun anywhere you want to go (oopps sorry you already do that in the US - silly me). If you carry a knife around with you on the street in my opinion there is only one thing you want to do with it (not talking about knives just bought and to be taken home), i'm talking here of a butterfly knife where the blade and be secured away neatly as not to hurt yourself. Just stab to death or attack the next person that you don't talk a liking to, or that you just want to scare, mug or whatever.