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Originally Posted by Atlantia
Amuk,
'Utility tool' 
You're breaking my heart tonight buddy! 
Best
Gene |
Hullo Gene,
Cheer up mate. You're just suffering from what I refer to as 'Occidental Syndrome'
; a predispostion to view items as a weapon.
Do you believe that when Harold gathered an army to replenish his weary one on his march southward to meet William, that all the 'soldiers' were fully-equipped with regulation-issue and battle-ready?
I also recall the story of a Scottish farmer and his sons who held off an invading horde until help arrived. THEY used everyday tools; Plough and Yoke, I believe.
Generally, utility tools can be used as weapons. This, I think, is true globally, especially where the people are mostly farmers/peasants.
Best,