Do you carry a knife?

JohN Dee · 16th January 2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintrex

I don't think it is illegal to carry a knife here as long as you have a "legitimate reason".

One of my teachers was once telling us that an Arborist that was trained in Aerial Rescue carried his rope cutting knife RESCUE KNIVES & MULTITOOLS everywhere in the event of an emergency call out... The coppers picked him up and booked him for a concealed weapon even though he had a legitimate excuse.

Therrin · 16th January 2008, 10:43 PM

Wow... couldn't keep em in his car or something eh? Sounds like a real trooper, that one!

"Gotta be ready at all times, cuz when they call me, it's my time to GO!"

Ekka · 16th January 2008, 11:22 PM

Yes, you'd think it would be in with his climbing gear ... BOOK HIM!

JayD · 16th January 2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Yes, you'd think it would be in with his climbing gear ... BOOK HIM!

Mmmm, you would think that, Really where do we draw the line....an oversight??Mines with my kit "Marked Rescue"..A spinning roundhouse to the head with your spurs on would lay your opponent open on the ground...A knife of a sort??? Where do we draw the line?.

Ekka · 16th January 2008, 11:56 PM

Police make a lot of judgement calls, intent, attitude etc.

For example, drinking in public places is prohibited however there's mum, dad and kids in a park having a nice BBQ. They have a beer or wine etc ... no biggie no-one gets booked.

But in the carpark are some young hoons drinking, they get booked. The line I find is pretty clear for most part.

shaggs · 17th January 2008, 04:49 AM

Always carry a knife when working, and one that can be opened one handed.

Ekka · 17th January 2008, 04:54 AM

I always carry a bottle opener, does that count?

Therrin · 17th January 2008, 04:59 AM

If I got caught by the cops, and had a bottle opener on my keys,

It would be "reasonable cause" to have myself and my car searched, and me held and questionned.

you know your day is shot when the cop says, (in that cop-voice) "He's got a, bottle...opener...." and then looks at you like you just tried to buy a paint-shop-pro-'d version of mother Teresa nude.

Maybe, Ekka, we mirror eachother in some ways

arborjockey · 17th January 2008, 06:57 AM

I always carry a knife. It started while climbing towers. We would use them for cutting electrical tape and ect...I started carrying one in the trees just in case. If you have to do a rescue some times you don't have time to think. I have herd allot of different scenarios but if i have to do a rescue i feel the person hurt has already made a poor choice. In that I don't trust their rope. When I go up their rope will more then likely be cut.

quercus · 17th January 2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I always carry a bottle opener, does that count?

Only if it has a sharp edge on it...

newguy18 · 17th January 2008, 05:11 PM

why carry a knife up a tree?are you gonna stab it?

Ekka · 17th January 2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

why carry a knife up a tree?are you gonna stab it?

Argh, some people just gotta do the Rambo thing.

quercus · 17th January 2008, 10:45 PM

I believe it was an Aussie who said...

"THAT's NOT A KNOOIFE!!! THIS IS A KNOOIFE...."

Mick Dundee · 17th January 2008, 11:30 PM

That would be me then.

a_lopa · 18th January 2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Argh, some people just gotta do the Rambo thing.

quercus · 18th January 2008, 03:11 AM

I wonder if the dimensions of that knife have to compensate for something...

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16th January 2008, 10:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Do you carry a knife? Wow... couldn't keep em in his car or something eh? Sounds like a real trooper, that one! "Gotta be ready at all times, cuz when they call me, it's my time to GO!" __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

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Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Do you carry a knife? Yes, you'd think it would be in with his climbing gear ... BOOK HIM! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

16th January 2008, 11:56 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Do you carry a knife? Police make a lot of judgement calls, intent, attitude etc. For example, drinking in public places is prohibited however there's mum, dad and kids in a park having a nice BBQ. They have a beer or wine etc ... no biggie no-one gets booked. But in the carpark are some young hoons drinking, they get booked. The line I find is pretty clear for most part. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th January 2008, 04:49 AM	#31 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 459	Re: Do you carry a knife? Always carry a knife when working, and one that can be opened one handed.

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Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,664	Re: Do you carry a knife? I always carry a bottle opener, does that count? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th January 2008, 04:59 AM	#33 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Do you carry a knife? If I got caught by the cops, and had a bottle opener on my keys, It would be "reasonable cause" to have myself and my car searched, and me held and questionned. you know your day is shot when the cop says, (in that cop-voice) "He's got a, bottle...opener...." and then looks at you like you just tried to buy a paint-shop-pro-'d version of mother Teresa nude. Maybe, Ekka, we mirror eachother in some ways __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

17th January 2008, 06:57 AM	#34 (permalink)
arborjockey Fly'n Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 118	Re: Do you carry a knife? I always carry a knife. It started while climbing towers. We would use them for cutting electrical tape and ect...I started carrying one in the trees just in case. If you have to do a rescue some times you don't have time to think. I have herd allot of different scenarios but if i have to do a rescue i feel the person hurt has already made a poor choice. In that I don't trust their rope. When I go up their rope will more then likely be cut.

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