"Is that a weapon in your pocket??'

[kraziekurtis]

This what the Nurse in the emergency room asked me? My reply was you are the one with a weapon DRAWN not me she asks what do you mean :I said is that not a pointed object in you hand? (it was a pen)If I jab you in the juglar it's a weapon correct? She admitted that at that point it would be a weapon and unpleasent thought. Well I said knives are cutting tools unless like, any other object (pens) on this earth it's not a weapon until it is used as one. And in closing she thanked me for "edgeucautioning" her and then wanted to know how many "tool I was carrying.

Fred perin left waist

plain edge military right front pocket

massad ayoob serr left front

spyder card left rear pocket

c 42 serr right rear pocket.

oh and my balisong in my kydex neck harness.

She was amazzed on much she didn't know what I was wearing. Oh I should mention I'm alright as to be excepected from being in an auto accident that was sorta head on.



A SPYDERCO knife is the most expensive and least effective screwdriver you will ever buy. However, we do have the "bladestretcher " if we need it....



Edited by - spyderholic on 2/2/2002 12:52:37 PM

[kraziekurtis]

I think that was a good reply, I'll have to use that <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

You were in an auto accident? <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Hope you get to tip-top condition soon <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[bell]

I am amazed too. Dont you think you are a little &quot;overtooled&quot;?

[Sword and Shield]

All that steel, it's a wonder you can walk! What happened? Somebody pull out in front of you? Heal fast, or ye shall fade into the shadows from whence ye came. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[Sword and Shield]

1st off you can never have to much gear. Especially spyderco gear <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
2nd He turned left into my oncoming lane and I just miss edt-boning him I clipped the rear of his truck and spun him around twice.


A SPYDERCO knife is the most expensive and least effective screwdriver you will ever buy. However, we do have the

[bell]

When the RN asked you that question, you know there was only one answer. &quot;No Im just happy to see you&quot;. BTW can we please see the X-Rays?

[SpyderNut]

Spyderholic,

Its a good thing that you didn't get x-rayed with all that steel on! I'll bet the docter would flip if he saw those pics!

BTW, are you ok? A head-on sounds serious. I have had some close calls myself, but nothing that bad. You take it easy, bro.
Good choices on your EDC's! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

~Spydernut

[kraziekurtis]

Well, glad to see you can post all right <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Any major injuries?

BTW:Do you need a pet-sitter to like after your Spydies while you are in the hospital? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[sam the man..]

Hey Spyderholic ~ You are one heavily prepared dude! <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> What happened at the emergency room? I had the same problems when I removed my Military and Spydewrench in the ER.. Spooked everyone.. <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[liko]

Thanks for showing concern folk. My neck and shoulder are strained they gave me some awesome drugs for the spasums. Plus I get to wear a sling on me left arm. Which is an execellent reason to break in my new Fred Perrin, I have it set up for tip up carry and it blends right in when i wear black.

A SPYDERCO knife is the most expensive and least effective screwdriver you will ever buy. However, we do have the

[sam the man..]

Hey take care dude! Get well soon! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The least I can say is : You have them one handed opening knives to keep you busy and rehabilitate your injuries! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Kahz]

...yes, it's a nail file...

Kahz

[JBE]

I think a Foley catheter is a much more dangerous &quot;weapon&quot; than any Spyderco..Ha!

[Brian]

You set off metal detectors from the parking lot, don't you?<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Sorry to hear of your accident though dude.<img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Hope you're doing ok!

&quot;Happiness is, watching your Spyderco knife last into infinity, while Frost knives fall into dust.&quot;


Edited by - Brian on 2/4/2002 11:30:26 AM

[yog]

Good one Brian <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sorry to hear about your accident Spyderholic, neck and back injuries can be a right pain in the @ss, but not often literally <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I have a mental image of you one day falling over and not being able to stand up because of all your weighty items, a bit like a knight in plate armour.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[toothed]

spyderholic, someday you'll be wearing so much &quot;tools&quot; that you won't need clothes. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Glad to hear you're okay.

[earthworm]

Spyderholic:Hope you get to feeling better real soon.I used to be an x-ray tech.Once while shooting films of the lt.shoulder of a biker-type who'd been in a fight a .25 auto showed up on the x-ray.Not wanting to cause any problems for the guy I told him I needed to redo the films &amp; asked was there anything in his pocket he wanted to take out(he'd refused to remove his colors).He copped an attitude with me so I said&quot;OK&quot; &amp; called the cop in the ER when I showed the doc the films.Next thing I saw was Mr.Smartass being escorted out in handcuffs.*Shrug* I gave him his chance.

[AllenETreat]

Dear Spyderholic ;
It's a sad note on Our
society that we refer to mans first
tools by the &quot;catch phrase&quot; &quot;weapons&quot;.
People these days seem influenced by
Lawyers, cops &amp; judges by such terminology. Never-the-less we, and the AKTI must keep this in check, lest our
writing implements be next termed
&quot;weapons&quot; ( as in California ) !

ATE ( alias A.E.T. )

[mnblade]

&gt;&quot;Never-the-less we, and the AKTI must keep this in check ...&quot;

=======================

Agreed.
With that said, what has AKTI &lt;i&gt;done&lt;/i&gt; lately to undo this sort of bogus perception?

[AllenETreat]

Dear Spyderholic ;
Your forum &quot;handle&quot; is an
apt discription of you ; By-the-by, it's
lucky for you that the Dr. didn't order
an MRI ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging ) scan !
If you didn't &quot;disarm&quot; ( no pun intended! )
you would have gotten stuck in the
machine. You remind me of Issac Hayes'
character in &quot;I'm gonna git you sucka!&quot;,
with the exception of you have many
knives, rather than guns, grenades, dynamite, sandwiches ( yes, gotta see that
flick ! ). To quote : Jim Brown :&quot;You think
you got enough ?&quot; Issac :&quot;You can't NEVER
have enough brother !&quot;.
BTW : GET WELL SOON !

ATE ( alias A.E.T.

[CalypsoKid]

This reminds me of a story about an female NPR interviewer who was shocked learn that the Army would teach Boy Scouts how to shoot and asked the comander in charge if &quot;he wasn't equiping the Scouts to be murderers&quot;? He replied on camera asking &quot;wasn't she equiped to be a prostitute because she was a woman&quot;?

~C

[CalypsoKid]

I already own I'm gonna get you sucka on vhs
Top tew of all time favorites in my my non kung fu catagory.

A SPYDERCO knife is the most expensive and least effective screwdriver you will ever buy. However, we do have the

[Gary]

Spyderholic,

Glad you came out of the accident ok.

What do you think caused the accident? Do you think the other vehicle maybe had a big magnet in the trunk? If so, with all those tools the accident was unavoidable... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Gary

[Jazzman]

I am a student nurse and I have worked as a tech in the ER. From what I have seen, ERs are very secure places. The two hospitals that I have worked in have had armed guards and metal detectors, and not just for visitors. We see alot of nut bags in the ER packing things, and whereas I don't see all knives as weapons, I think that she was justified in her response. Anywho, glad to hear that you are back on the forums in good health!!!
Matt
***I'm also a smart nursing student. Constantly packing my BM 5W Rescue Hook, Emerson Mini Commander, and Spyderco Cricket for those tough cutting jobs!

Edited by - Jazzman on 2/21/2002 8:19:26 PM

[LIZARD]

I HAD A SIMILAR SITUATION EXCEPT THAT WHAT THE NURSE DISCOVERED WAS MY .45 AUTO. HER REACTION WAS RATHER HUMEROUS &amp; I ENDED UP TURNING IT OVER TO THE SECURITY GUARD UNTIL THEY WERE DONE WITH ME.THE FUN PART WAS THAT THEY MISSED MY S&amp;W .38 IN THE ANKLE HOLSTER AND MY DELICA IN MY POCKET.

[earthworm]

Jazzman:Back in the days before 9-11 I saw more artillery &amp; steel in the ER than at many
gun/knife shows &amp; that was just the staff!*G*
At 1 ER I was shown the bullet holes in the wall from a past incident.At another 2 guys who'd been fighting were brought in seperately &amp; placed on strecher with a curtain between the. When the doc started talking to #1 #2 heard &amp; recognised the voice,whipped-out a pistol &amp; fired thru the curtain.*sigh*Ah;the old days of Dodge City*G*.

[Gallaghe]

When I was in the ER earlier this year they saw my fully serrated Endura, said I had to leave it outside. I said Okay and took it outside, put it into the car. They didn't ask me about other weapons like my Glock 30 or my <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Massad Ayoob, both well hidden.

Kevin S. Gallagher

[Gary]

I've tried to resist... but can't! This topic reminds me of the old vaudville joke...

Female Nurse: &quot;Is that a weapon in your pocket??&quot;
Male Patient: &quot;No.. I'm just glad to see you!!&quot;

Sorry... had to.... :$ ... Gary