Sikh question Options

[Walsingham]

I see where you are going with the wooden dagger option. However, perhaps we need to return to the notion that the object is for defending others. Perhaps something that was not functionally a dagger, but sprayed marker ink (tagged to the instrument) meaning that the individuals could be easily found by the police? Just a thought.

[Orogun01]

I see where you are going with the wooden dagger option. However, perhaps we need to return to the notion that the object is for defending others. Perhaps something that was not functionally a dagger, but sprayed marker ink (tagged to the instrument) meaning that the individuals could be easily found by the police? Just a thought.

If what I know of the Sikh is right, they do training with weapons. So it's not a stretch to say that a wooden dagger is an effective weapon on their hand while still being a non-lethal mean of defense. It seems to me that dagger is worn less because functionality and more because of symbolism.
I would need to check the legislation surrounding this case before making a definite conclusion, since its not clear to me what their legislation on carrying weapons and what it constitutes a weapon.

[Walsingham]

I see where you are going with the wooden dagger option. However, perhaps we need to return to the notion that the object is for defending others. Perhaps something that was not functionally a dagger, but sprayed marker ink (tagged to the instrument) meaning that the individuals could be easily found by the police? Just a thought.

If what I know of the Sikh is right, they do training with weapons. So it's not a stretch to say that a wooden dagger is an effective weapon on their hand while still being a non-lethal mean of defense. It seems to me that dagger is worn less because functionality and more because of symbolism.
I would need to check the legislation surrounding this case before making a definite conclusion, since its not clear to me what their legislation on carrying weapons and what it constitutes a weapon.

I totally follow you on the symbolism thing, but if it was me I'd want it to also be at least technically capable of doing something. I mean a stick of celery could be a symbolic weapon, but it would lack a certain grace.

[Hiro Protagonist]

I mean a stick of celery could be a symbolic weapon, but it would lack a certain grace.

Maybe not a weapon, but a stick of celery could look graceful on a person like Doctor Who.

[Killian Kalthorn...]

Only a timelord can make a fashion statement with a veggie.

[awsomeness]

I don't know about that. I think I look pretty good with a carrot stuck in my breast pocket.

[Moose]

It's not a fashion statement, it turns purple in the presence of certain gases in the praxis range, which he's allergic to.

[Orogun01]

I go away for a while and this derails to a veggie convention

@Walsingham: Apparently, you can carry a Kirpan on England; as long as it doesn't overextend the limit for a bladed. It is also permitted under section 139 the defense under the ground of religion purposes.
On the States it is also permitted, as long as they are secured with adhesive to their sheaths.
The issue's conclusions boil down to reforming legislation to allow a type Kirpan or work around it by modifying it to fit the legal parameters.

Now back to the veggies: I could had a V8

[Walsingham]

I go away for a while and this derails to a veggie convention

@Walsingham: Apparently, you can carry a Kirpan on England; as long as it doesn't overextend the limit for a bladed. It is also permitted under section 139 the defense under the ground of religion purposes.
On the States it is also permitted, as long as they are secured with adhesive to their sheaths.
The issue's conclusions boil down to reforming legislation to allow a type Kirpan or work around it by modifying it to fit the legal parameters.

Ok, cool.