 Got my cane!, 'Cause I can't find the thread's body to necrothread it. |
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 Nov 8 2011, 09:36 PM
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Immortal Elf  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465  |
So, after whining and complaining, I finally got my cane.
And, as was expected, heavy additional fees were included for getting something from the US. This is why Canadians don't shop online, folks. We get jammed with additional fees all the time. |
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Nov 8 2011, 09:39 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Nov 8 2011, 02:36 PM)  So, after whining and complaining, I finally got my cane. And, as was expected, heavy additional fees were included for getting something from the US. This is why Canadians don't shop online, folks. We get jammed with additional fees all the time. Congratulations... And Condolences... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Nov 8 2011, 09:40 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Hardest part was finding a skull cane that didn't have a sword inside. I'm pretty sure that Customs wouldn't have let that fly.
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Nov 8 2011, 10:06 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,424 Joined: 7-December 09 From: Freedonia Member No.: 17,952 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Nov 8 2011, 09:40 PM) Hardest part was finding a skull cane that didn't have a sword inside. I'm pretty sure that Customs wouldn't have let that fly. really? you guys have a prohibition on such a device? |
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Nov 8 2011, 10:11 PM
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Moving Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 681 Joined: 23-March 10 From: Japan Member No.: 18,343 |
Cool cane.
And thanks for the store link. I think I know where I'm shopping for Christmas this year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -D |
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Nov 8 2011, 10:12 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,654 Joined: 29-October 06 Member No.: 9,731 |
QUOTE (Daylen @ Nov 8 2011, 05:06 PM) really? you guys have a prohibition on such a device? I'm fairly certain most places in the US have prohibitions on swords and sword canes. |
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Nov 8 2011, 10:14 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,424 Joined: 7-December 09 From: Freedonia Member No.: 17,952 |
QUOTE (Tanegar @ Nov 8 2011, 11:12 PM) I'm fairly certain most places in the US have prohibitions on swords and sword canes. No, just on carrying them in public. |
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Nov 8 2011, 10:30 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,654 Joined: 29-October 06 Member No.: 9,731 |
That's sort of implicit in the concept of a sword cane.
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Nov 8 2011, 11:00 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 604 Joined: 1-December 08 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 16,646 |
QUOTE (Tanegar @ Nov 8 2011, 02:12 PM) I'm fairly certain most places in the US have prohibitions on swords and sword canes. It's about your local laws on open and concealed carry. A cane-sword is considered a concealed weapon. A good friend of mine is a certified Cane Master and loves that his combat cane is not considered a weapon. If he was ever put into a position where he was forced to use it then I assume it would be viewed differently. |
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Nov 8 2011, 11:17 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
I'm also not too sure about Canadian Knife Laws, but I think it might be a "smidgen" too long to carry normally, even if not concealed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)
Don't forget that Sir Terry Pratchett can't carry his sword because of Knife Laws in England. |
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Nov 8 2011, 11:37 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,424 Joined: 7-December 09 From: Freedonia Member No.: 17,952 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Nov 9 2011, 12:17 AM) I'm also not too sure about Canadian Knife Laws, but I think it might be a "smidgen" too long to carry normally, even if not concealed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Don't forget that Sir Terry Pratchett can't carry his sword because of Knife Laws in England. I take it then that you intend to use the cane daily? He should move to the States where he could carry it if it upsets him. |
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Nov 8 2011, 11:48 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 271 Joined: 5-July 11 From: Firebase Zulu Member No.: 32,769 |
QUOTE (Daylen @ Nov 8 2011, 06:37 PM) I take it then that you intend to use the cane daily? He should move to the States where he could carry it if it upsets him. If I remember correctly, when he found out he was going to be Knighted he forged his own sword for the Queen to use.. but they told him No. |
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Nov 8 2011, 11:50 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
Yes, it's always a shame when celebrities have to object the laws just like everyone else. A tragedy, really.
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Nov 8 2011, 11:50 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
No, it appears to have been after he was Knighted. The guy gets clearance to see the QUEEN in person, but can't carry a sword?
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Nov 9 2011, 12:40 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,424 Joined: 7-December 09 From: Freedonia Member No.: 17,952 |
QUOTE (Ol' Scratch @ Nov 8 2011, 11:50 PM) Yes, it's always a shame when celebrities have to object the laws just like everyone else. A tragedy, really. I think its more of a shame that anyone over there can't carry a sword if that's what their jollies are. The celebrity just brings light to it. |
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Nov 9 2011, 12:45 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,654 Joined: 29-October 06 Member No.: 9,731 |
QUOTE (Daylen @ Nov 8 2011, 07:40 PM) I think its more of a shame that anyone over there can't carry a sword if that's what their jollies are. The celebrity just brings light to it. I agree. Assault and murder are legitimate crimes and should be punishable, but just walking around with a sword? Come on. |
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Nov 9 2011, 12:46 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Well, there's also the fact that he's a KNIGHT OF THE REALM as well as being famous. That used to be part of the job was carrying a bloody sword around!
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Nov 9 2011, 12:48 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 24-May 03 Member No.: 4,629 |
The last sword cane in the news that I can think of is when the Sinister Prime Minister, Pete Nice of 3rd Base, was arrested for having one. He claimed he didn't KNOW that it had a sword in it, but, nobody bought into that.
(Of course, he later went on to open a baseball memorabelia store, where he sold fraudulent goods, so, you know, kinda has history.) |
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Nov 9 2011, 12:58 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,424 Joined: 7-December 09 From: Freedonia Member No.: 17,952 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Nov 9 2011, 12:46 AM) Well, there's also the fact that he's a KNIGHT OF THE REALM as well as being famous. That used to be part of the job was carrying a bloody sword around! He's not in the only group that used to have rights across the pond. |
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Nov 9 2011, 03:34 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 26-June 06 From: USA, California Member No.: 8,778 |
It would suggest that they should take their Knighthood a little more seriously. Like, you shouldn't be able to get knighted unless you can also meet whatever requirements there are for a sword-carrying license (if no such license exists, it ought to.) I mean what does knighting even mean, if not that you are a trusted servant of the crown?
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Nov 9 2011, 03:56 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 24-May 03 Member No.: 4,629 |
My brother and I had an idea for a story where an ancient Thing rises up in England and modern weaponry can't hurt it. Turns out that an ancient magic means that only Knights who had sworn the proper oaths before it rose up could harm it, and then, only with swords. So, you had all these tubby old men, trying to save the UK... Sean COnnery, Elton John, etc.
It had a lot of potential, but it turns out that someone else had a similar idea and already published such a book. Dangit. |
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Nov 9 2011, 05:32 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Sean Connery is far from tubby, despite being retired. He was one of the few people that was able to lug the elephant rifle around a set comfortably.
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Nov 9 2011, 05:33 AM
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Moving Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 963 Joined: 15-February 11 From: Tir Tairngire Member No.: 21,972 |
I like that movie more than I should.
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Nov 9 2011, 11:50 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 10-November 10 From: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia Member No.: 19,166 |
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Nov 9 2011, 01:00 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 572 Joined: 6-February 09 From: London Uk Member No.: 16,848 |
I'm currently turning a broken side sword of mine into a sword staff, it has no historical accuracy just a fun thing to do witha broken sword since I had a better version of it made by a better swordsmith.
On a similar note I'm awaiting delivery dates for a new Dane Axe I'm having made As for swords in the UK, there are allowances made for blunted weapons for practise I cant wear mine on my hip as I would like but I dont get any trouble carrying them from practise when they are in a kit bag. |
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