Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Todays - What Grinds my gears

Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> Dear Auntie BCF... Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3 ... 135, 136, 137 ... 174, 175, 176  Next
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

Islander
World Chat Champion



Joined: 05 Aug 2012
Karma :

PostPosted: 02:50 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bhud wrote:
I've lost a few decent tools, which I use almost all the time and so are always in my trouser pocket. Among them: adjustable spanner which opens up to 13mm (OK I can replace that easily), 6mm tempered German hex key, Nagao Higonokami (sharper than a Stanley knife and just really nice). Shit.


Workshop Heaven sell the Higonokami knives and they're not that expensive. I have one and it's one of the best knives I've owned - it takes and holds a seriously surgical sharp edge and an occasional strop maintains it.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Bhud
World Chat Champion



Joined: 11 Oct 2018
Karma :

PostPosted: 15:36 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Islander wrote:
Workshop Heaven sell the Higonokami knives and they're not that expensive. I have one and it's one of the best knives I've owned - it takes and holds a seriously surgical sharp edge and an occasional strop maintains it.


Fortunately, I found it last night (hopefully the tempered hex key will follow).
It's not about the money though. I used to collect odd knives. I've got all sorts, from a Spanish navaja to an Indonesian keris, but the Higonokami is the only UK-legal one, so I always have it with me. The others just sit there. You develop an attachment to the things you have with you all the time. The edge is just incredible but I don't actually like it as a knife, despite missing it when it's gone. Paradoxical, right? It has absolutely no flair, no individuality, it's not ergonomic, no pride in its construction, etc. I'm no perfectionist but the design of that folded bit of metal is just lazy and sloppy. Look up any amateur knife maker on Youtube and they try to measure things, use tools properly and do it precisely. But not this crude thing... If something like a piece of fuel tubing needs to be cut neatly, it will go through it like butter, easier than a new Stanley blade. However, I don't recommend anyone buys this crude piece of crap. It's UK legal and sharp, but that's it.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Nobby the Bastard
Harley Gaydar



Joined: 16 Aug 2013
Karma :

PostPosted: 15:44 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Technically no bladed item is legal in the UK if you can't give a good reason to have it about your person.
____________________
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Bhud
World Chat Champion



Joined: 11 Oct 2018
Karma :

PostPosted: 15:52 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

No justification is needed to be in simple possession of a knife that folds, has a blade less than 3 inches long (over the cutting area), and doesn't lock, in a public place. Special considerations may apply in sensitive places or football stadiums and the like.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Easy-X
Super Spammer



Joined: 08 Mar 2019
Karma :

PostPosted: 16:16 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobby the Bastard wrote:
Technically no bladed item is legal in the UK if you can't give a good reason to have it about your person.


In Delboy's videos he makes a point of including a knuckleduster in the shot, hanging on his wall, which is apparently something illegal to own even in private.
____________________
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Nobby the Bastard
Harley Gaydar



Joined: 16 Aug 2013
Karma :

PostPosted: 16:22 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

A knuckleduster has no use other than to hurt people. You can't even argue a sporting use.
____________________
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Easy-X
Super Spammer



Joined: 08 Mar 2019
Karma :

PostPosted: 17:09 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobby the Bastard wrote:
A knuckleduster has no use other than to hurt people. You can't even argue a sporting use.


One might consider "it's an antique" argument but unlike an old firearm there's no way to "deactivate" a knuckleduster Smile

Random thought alert: might consider it a "plot blooper" in Demolition Man when Phoenix steals all the weapons from the museum. Why would all the guns on display still be live?!
____________________
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Nobby the Bastard
Harley Gaydar



Joined: 16 Aug 2013
Karma :

PostPosted: 17:20 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd bet that every black powder gun in any museum in the world hasn't been deactiviated.

It's easier with stuff with a firing pin, not sure what the law is with museums and firearms. Typicially a museums principle approach is not to fuck with things because it destroys some of the historical value.
____________________
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Bhud
World Chat Champion



Joined: 11 Oct 2018
Karma :

PostPosted: 18:06 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

The knuckleduster on display to try and mimic a Hollywood image of a Harley-riding hard man was pathetic. I mean, it was cool to see them in all the souvenir shops in tourist areas and wanting one. Then I turned 12.

The antiques arms thing is a legitimate hobby but that world would be absolutely horrified to have someone like that claiming to be in it. There are 2 types: the self-important ones who write editorials in glossy catalogs ( Embarassed) for a pat on the back from other self-important types, and then the people who are obsessed with a historical era, such as WW2. Knuckledusters don't fit into any of that.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

hellkat
Super Spammer



Joined: 12 Jul 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 18:45 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Still grinding my own gears, being a bit of a twat in general.
I know what's causing it.
I just need to sort that shit out.

But I will, because hellkat, right?
*assumes Rosie the Riveter pose*

It was all going *so* well.
Laughing
____________________
Not nearly as interesting in real life.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

hellkat
Super Spammer



Joined: 12 Jul 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 18:54 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobby the Bastard wrote:
A knuckleduster has no use other than to hurt people. You can't even argue a sporting use.

What, not even in punching hunt sabs?
____________________
Not nearly as interesting in real life.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Nobby the Bastard
Harley Gaydar



Joined: 16 Aug 2013
Karma :

PostPosted: 19:28 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

hellkat wrote:
Nobby the Bastard wrote:
A knuckleduster has no use other than to hurt people. You can't even argue a sporting use.

What, not even in punching hunt sabs?


Thats social, domestic, pleasure and not sporting.
____________________
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Easy-X
Super Spammer



Joined: 08 Mar 2019
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:22 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobby the Bastard wrote:
It's easier with stuff with a firing pin, not sure what the law is with museums and firearms.


AFAIK you also have to stop up the barrel making reactivated guns doubly dangerous.
____________________
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Nobby the Bastard
Harley Gaydar



Joined: 16 Aug 2013
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:46 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

How does making it so you have to have a lathe that can drill out a stop make them even more dangerous?

If you have that lathe yuou can make a fucking barrel anyway. Admittedly you can't do rifling easily.
____________________
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Easy-X
Super Spammer



Joined: 08 Mar 2019
Karma :

PostPosted: 21:22 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobby the Bastard wrote:
How does making it so you have to have a lathe that can drill out a stop make them even more dangerous?


You're expecting quality workmanship from criminals?! Converted pistols with home made barrels are even worse, expect one clip max through them.
____________________
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Nobby the Bastard
Harley Gaydar



Joined: 16 Aug 2013
Karma :

PostPosted: 21:28 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Easy-X wrote:

You're expecting quality workmanship from criminals?! Converted pistols with home made barrels are even worse, expect one clip max through them.


More dangerous or less accurate?
____________________
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Sprint ST 1050
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Ste
Not Work Safe



Joined: 01 Sep 2002
Karma :

PostPosted: 22:42 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

More dangerous and less accurate.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Islander
World Chat Champion



Joined: 05 Aug 2012
Karma :

PostPosted: 23:05 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobby the Bastard wrote:
Technically no bladed item is legal in the UK if you can't give a good reason to have it about your person.


Yes it is. You are legally permitted to carry a folding knife with a non-locking blade of three inches or less without having to have specific reason.

You can carry a fixed or locking blade knife of any size as long as you have a legitimate reason to do so.

I've always carried a pocket knife and on occasions I carry my Mora sheath knife. Perfectly legally I might add. Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Islander
World Chat Champion



Joined: 05 Aug 2012
Karma :

PostPosted: 23:12 - 04 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobby the Bastard wrote:
Easy-X wrote:

You're expecting quality workmanship from criminals?! Converted pistols with home made barrels are even worse, expect one clip max through them.


More dangerous or less accurate?


Both. More dangerous because the deactivation process will damage the the barrel and reactivating, if not done by a competent gunsmith, will further damage it to the point where it can't bear the pressure it needs to. Every firearm gun barrel that is made is proof tested and marked accordingly.

Less accurate because the rifling will not longer be complete. Plus the reactivation probably won't be done to the precise tolerances needed.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Polarbear
Super Spammer



Joined: 24 Feb 2007
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:33 - 05 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Islander wrote:
Nobby the Bastard wrote:
Technically no bladed item is legal in the UK if you can't give a good reason to have it about your person.


Yes it is. You are legally permitted to carry a folding knife with a non-locking blade of three inches or less without having to have specific reason.

You can carry a fixed or locking blade knife of any size as long as you have a legitimate reason to do so.

I've always carried a pocket knife and on occasions I carry my Mora sheath knife. Perfectly legally I might add. Thumbs Up


I was told on the first workshop day of my engineering apprenticship never ever use a folding knife that isn't a lock knife and shown pictures of people that used them wrong and the blade closed on their fingers. I never have since. I also always carry my leatherman which has locking blades but it's in a pouch.

As for black powder pistols. I have a pair of georgian duelling pistols that are active. However they take a good 2 or 3 minutes to load quickly (and the precusssion caps are like rockinghorse poo) so if I wanted to shoot a pirate trying to board my boat I'd use my perfectly legal pistol crossbow which has lever cocking and takes seconds to load. Cool
____________________
Triumph Trophy Launch Edition
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

hellkat
Super Spammer



Joined: 12 Jul 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 17:27 - 05 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fucking chavscum neighbours fighting in the street on a peaceful Sunday morning. Brick Wall
They were into the second round before the old bill turned up.

The second round kicked off outside my gaff: they were chucking around the bins so I went out there and shooed them off down to their own end of the street. Didn't want them knocking my bikes over, fucking scum Rolling Eyes

I checked that the old lady next door hadn't been frightened as she is now on her own without hubby, and was rewarded with some very yummy jeera flaky pastries Mr. Green Thumbs Up
____________________
Not nearly as interesting in real life.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

grr666
Super Spammer



Joined: 16 Jun 2014
Karma :

PostPosted: 18:10 - 05 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nobby the Bastard wrote:
A knuckleduster has no use other than to hurt people. You can't even argue a sporting use.

Carried one (which I bought in Ibiza) in my front right trouser pocket every single day I was a bus driver, just in case
I had to defend myself in a pinch, never needed to use it but there were a few times my hand was in my pocket ready to.
Bus drivers get a lot of shit from scummy people, more often than you'd think.
____________________
Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off. Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Kawasaki Jimbo
World Chat Champion



Joined: 09 Oct 2015
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:10 - 07 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

“Prices of media services may rise during contract.”

Broadband in this case, but generally if that’s the case why am I tied to an 18-month contract?
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

to v or not to v
World Chat Champion



Joined: 24 Nov 2020
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:39 - 07 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kawasaki Jimbo wrote:
“Prices of media services may rise during contract.”

Broadband in this case, but generally if that’s the case why am I tied to an 18-month contract?


always used to be able to leave without any penalties if providers raised the prices. have they changed the rules?
____________________
current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Kawasaki Jimbo
World Chat Champion



Joined: 09 Oct 2015
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:47 - 07 Mar 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote

Early disconnection fees apply.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 1 year, 21 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> Dear Auntie BCF... All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3 ... 135, 136, 137 ... 174, 175, 176  Next
Page 136 of 176

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 

Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.12 Sec - Server Load: 0.56 - MySQL Queries: 17 - Page Size: 137.63 Kb