Ebay UK bans all knives.

Atlantia · 23rd February 2009, 02:09 PM

Looks like the announcement has been finalised:

From 10th March 2009, all knives and swords except cutlery will be banned from sale on eBay.co.uk and eBay.ie. The definition of cutlery includes those implements which can be used for eating, including cutlery sets, individual pieces of cutlery and antique cutlery.

All other items, including knives used in the preparation of food will be banned, including (but not limited to);
# antique knives
# bread knives
# craft knives
# Stanley knives
# camping/ survival/ hunting knives
# diving knives
# kitchen knives
# Swiss Army knives and Leathermans
# all swords

katana · 23rd February 2009, 03:20 PM

Just to 'rub it in'.....the ban starts on my Birthday

Had been hoping eBay may have reconsidered their 'stance'

Regards David

Norman McCormick · 23rd February 2009, 04:34 PM

Hi Guys,
Anybody had any dealings with specialistauctions.com , just wondered if this might be a viable alternative for the U.K.
Regards,
Norman.

asomotif · 23rd February 2009, 05:05 PM

Pfew...

I guess this makes the UK a saver place.

Now lets hope that all criminals take their responsabillity and don't start using kitchen knives for their crimes.
Because before you know the whole UK will be eating with chopsticks

Amazing that serious business people like ebay can take such decissions and still look in the mirror each day

Norman McCormick · 23rd February 2009, 05:28 PM

Whoa there!!!!!
You can poke an eye out with a chopstick.

asomotif · 24th February 2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

You can poke an eye out with a chopstick.

And with a pencil... with your finger... with a knitting needle...

Aaaarghhh

so many things to ban from ebay...

Ps I noticed some UK based sellers on Ebay.nl Is that the solution ?

Royston · 26th February 2009, 02:49 PM

Strange that they do not mention Axes, cutlasses, bayonets or choppers.

Do you think the terms " Side arm " or "Sidearm" may become popular ?

If not then I am going to start eating my meals using rather " Large and Unusual " Ethnic Cutlery

Royston

Norman McCormick · 26th February 2009, 11:17 PM

E-Bay,
I'm not quite sure what is going to be gained from this 'blanket' ban. O.K. some unsavoury characters are not going to get their hands on 'housecarl katana can chop iron' or '20 inch camping/hunting knife 440 stainless' but where there's a will there's a way. In 1950's/60's Glasgow, where I was born, brought up and still live, the "chibs" of choice were 1) the open razor, 2) the hammer, 3) the axe, all normal household items in those days and all readily available and concealable, bayonets were quite plentiful also as after two world wars a lot of households had their battle trophy brought back by dad or grandad. Most knife crime, 80% I believe, is committed using kitchen knives so possibly not a lot will change. Please pardon the "rant" but I am constantly confused these days as to where the rationale for some decisions comes from.
Regards to All,
Norman.

P.S. As I don't have a Credit Card, "Presbyterian Prudence", I was only able to put bids on a Katar and an Axe.

Rick · 27th February 2009, 01:31 AM

Have to take it up with your government I guess ........

Norman McCormick · 27th February 2009, 05:16 PM

Hi Rick,
The position of the U.K. Government is o.k. as there is no problem in buying/collecting antique weapons it's the inability or unwillingness of E-Bay U.K. to positively discriminate as to what is acceptable and what is not. I don't suppose with the volume they, E-Bay, deal with that the solution is necessarily that easy but even an antique weapons section would not be too difficult to moderate or police effectively. I think these days that the actions of antisocial minorities impinge more on the law abiding majority than ever before and of course this problem is down to the Politicians and Law Makers/Enforcers i.e. as you say, the Government. Enough moaning I think, there are plenty of local auctions etc. here so there are still sources for reasonably priced pieces to to satisfy the "thirst" !!!
My Regards,
Norman.

23rd February 2009, 02:09 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Ebay UK bans all knives. Looks like the announcement has been finalised: From 10th March 2009, all knives and swords except cutlery will be banned from sale on eBay.co.uk and eBay.ie. The definition of cutlery includes those implements which can be used for eating, including cutlery sets, individual pieces of cutlery and antique cutlery. All other items, including knives used in the preparation of food will be banned, including (but not limited to); # antique knives # bread knives # craft knives # Stanley knives # camping/ survival/ hunting knives # diving knives # kitchen knives # Swiss Army knives and Leathermans # all swords

26th February 2009, 11:17 PM	#8
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	E-Bay, I'm not quite sure what is going to be gained from this 'blanket' ban. O.K. some unsavoury characters are not going to get their hands on 'housecarl katana can chop iron' or '20 inch camping/hunting knife 440 stainless' but where there's a will there's a way. In 1950's/60's Glasgow, where I was born, brought up and still live, the "chibs" of choice were 1) the open razor, 2) the hammer, 3) the axe, all normal household items in those days and all readily available and concealable, bayonets were quite plentiful also as after two world wars a lot of households had their battle trophy brought back by dad or grandad. Most knife crime, 80% I believe, is committed using kitchen knives so possibly not a lot will change. Please pardon the "rant" but I am constantly confused these days as to where the rationale for some decisions comes from. Regards to All, Norman. P.S. As I don't have a Credit Card, "Presbyterian Prudence", I was only able to put bids on a Katar and an Axe. Last edited by Norman McCormick; 26th February 2009 at 11:38 PM.

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23rd February 2009, 03:20 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Just to 'rub it in'.....the ban starts on my Birthday Had been hoping eBay may have reconsidered their 'stance' Regards David

23rd February 2009, 04:34 PM	#3
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Guys, Anybody had any dealings with specialistauctions.com , just wondered if this might be a viable alternative for the U.K. Regards, Norman.

23rd February 2009, 05:05 PM	#4
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Pfew... I guess this makes the UK a saver place. Now lets hope that all criminals take their responsabillity and don't start using kitchen knives for their crimes. Because before you know the whole UK will be eating with chopsticks Amazing that serious business people like ebay can take such decissions and still look in the mirror each day

23rd February 2009, 05:28 PM	#5
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Whoa there!!!!! You can poke an eye out with a chopstick.

26th February 2009, 02:49 PM	#7
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Strange that they do not mention Axes, cutlasses, bayonets or choppers. Do you think the terms " Side arm " or "Sidearm" may become popular ? If not then I am going to start eating my meals using rather " Large and Unusual " Ethnic Cutlery Royston

27th February 2009, 01:31 AM	#9
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Have to take it up with your government I guess ........

27th February 2009, 05:16 PM	#10
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Rick, The position of the U.K. Government is o.k. as there is no problem in buying/collecting antique weapons it's the inability or unwillingness of E-Bay U.K. to positively discriminate as to what is acceptable and what is not. I don't suppose with the volume they, E-Bay, deal with that the solution is necessarily that easy but even an antique weapons section would not be too difficult to moderate or police effectively. I think these days that the actions of antisocial minorities impinge more on the law abiding majority than ever before and of course this problem is down to the Politicians and Law Makers/Enforcers i.e. as you say, the Government. Enough moaning I think, there are plenty of local auctions etc. here so there are still sources for reasonably priced pieces to to satisfy the "thirst" !!! My Regards, Norman.