LEATHER WORKING LUNETTE KNIFE

kahnjar1 · 22nd January 2023, 10:37 PM

While whaling today is frowned upon, surely discussion of the topic is still acceptable. Don't forget that this Forum discusses items which are designed to kill people which surely is less acceptable!
Stu

fernando · 23rd January 2023, 08:47 PM

Options Stu, options. Evidently all our forum members find it acceptable to talk about guns and swords; but perhaps some of them would find it dispensable to develop discussions over whale flensing.
... Just saying

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A. G. Maisey · 24th January 2023, 12:44 AM

Genesis 1:26-28; 9:1-5

SidJ · 26th January 2023, 01:54 PM

Alan
I dont think there is any chance that this diktat has been missed by humanity in general. We have and are continuing to put our best efforts forward in plundering and commodifying this planet to the point of no return.

A. G. Maisey · 26th January 2023, 09:58 PM

Yes Sid, you're right.

The knife cuts both ways, we were given choice:- we can read these quotes in at least two ways.

Thus endeth the lesson for today, when references to biblical quotes & political quotes get into discussion, its time to go home.

David · 30th January 2023, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

While whaling today is frowned upon, surely discussion of the topic is still acceptable. Don't forget that this Forum discusses items which are designed to kill people which surely is less acceptable!
Stu

Bingo!

fernando · 30th January 2023, 10:22 AM

Not intending to switch the topic but, which tool would a whale need to 'flay' a man

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Jim McDougall · 30th January 2023, 04:28 PM

My regrets for ever posting this item. I had hoped it would be discussed objectively without 'sensitivities' and editorial.
I think at this point I would gladly accept the 'option' suggested in that this item MUST be a LEATHER WORKING TOOL.

Certainly leather is a much more humanely obtained material, as used rather commonly as we know in the production of many products. It seems this has been the case for a number of years. Apart from the tools to work the leather from hides, there are many tools used in butchering meat, even beyond knives used in hunting, another topic which has remarkable similarity to this.

As agreed, the sensitivities toward discussion of weapons used in warfare seem to be quite acceptable in spite of obvious dynamics.
Only ignorance would support the notion that there is fairness or humanity in war, there is only survival. We study the arms historically and objectively, ASIDE from the reality of purpose.

Rick · 30th January 2023, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Not intending to switch the topic but, which tool would a whale need to 'flay' a man

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Well, lately Killer Whales have been attacking sailboats in the Bay of Biscay and offshore of your home buddy.

https://www.sciencetimes.com/article...y-portugal.htm

Jim McDougall · 31st January 2023, 01:49 AM

I have held back as long as I can, there WAS this huge white whale........Melville (1851).

Based on the sinking of the ship Essex in 1820 by a rogue sperm whale.

fernando · 31st January 2023, 10:32 AM

Well guys, sometimes the whale wins. You know the joke

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Jim McDougall · 31st January 2023, 03:30 PM

Well noted, sometimes the hunters become the hunted, case in point, the 'lions of Tsavo'.

31st January 2023, 01:49 AM	#10
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,785	I have held back as long as I can, there WAS this huge white whale........Melville (1851). Based on the sinking of the ship Essex in 1820 by a rogue sperm whale. Attached Images Last edited by Jim McDougall; 31st January 2023 at 02:04 AM.

22nd January 2023, 10:37 PM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,730	While whaling today is frowned upon, surely discussion of the topic is still acceptable. Don't forget that this Forum discusses items which are designed to kill people which surely is less acceptable! Stu

23rd January 2023, 08:47 PM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,651	Options Stu, options. Evidently all our forum members find it acceptable to talk about guns and swords; but perhaps some of them would find it dispensable to develop discussions over whale flensing. ... Just saying .

24th January 2023, 12:44 AM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,740	Genesis 1:26-28; 9:1-5

26th January 2023, 01:54 PM	#4
SidJ Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 177	Alan I dont think there is any chance that this diktat has been missed by humanity in general. We have and are continuing to put our best efforts forward in plundering and commodifying this planet to the point of no return.

26th January 2023, 09:58 PM	#5
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,740	Yes Sid, you're right. The knife cuts both ways, we were given choice:- we can read these quotes in at least two ways. Thus endeth the lesson for today, when references to biblical quotes & political quotes get into discussion, its time to go home.

30th January 2023, 10:22 AM	#7
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,651	Not intending to switch the topic but, which tool would a whale need to 'flay' a man .

30th January 2023, 04:28 PM	#8
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,785	My regrets for ever posting this item. I had hoped it would be discussed objectively without 'sensitivities' and editorial. I think at this point I would gladly accept the 'option' suggested in that this item MUST be a LEATHER WORKING TOOL. Certainly leather is a much more humanely obtained material, as used rather commonly as we know in the production of many products. It seems this has been the case for a number of years. Apart from the tools to work the leather from hides, there are many tools used in butchering meat, even beyond knives used in hunting, another topic which has remarkable similarity to this. As agreed, the sensitivities toward discussion of weapons used in warfare seem to be quite acceptable in spite of obvious dynamics. Only ignorance would support the notion that there is fairness or humanity in war, there is only survival. We study the arms historically and objectively, ASIDE from the reality of purpose.

31st January 2023, 10:32 AM	#11
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,651	Well guys, sometimes the whale wins. You know the joke .

31st January 2023, 03:30 PM	#12
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,785	Well noted, sometimes the hunters become the hunted, case in point, the 'lions of Tsavo'.