Knives Gone Cuddly

Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, by James Norton / Edit Post

From the “What Will the Nanny State Inspire Next?” file: Non-stabbing knives that can cut vegetables but not, apparently, fatally wound people. The London Times reports that the knives lack a traditional point, making stabbing folks a considerably more labor-intensive process.

Next on the new products list: talking blenders that use the power of logic to convince foods to break themselves down without the use of dangerous sharp blades; ice mallets that are specially padded to prevent injuries or fracturing ice; chopsticks with special rubber safety tips; and a camera system in every private residence such that helpful government employees can ensure that all behavior is appropriate and fully in keeping with all relevant codes and statutes.

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  • “It can never be a totally safe knife, but the idea is you can’t inflict a fatal wound. Nobody could just grab one out of the kitchen drawer and kill someone."

    If that's the goal, you'd better grind that edge away, too. Think Sweeney Todd. His razors had no sharp points, but were quite effective. A little priest?

  • I think the knife pictured still has more of a stabbing point than the vegetable knives I have seen.
    http://www.thecookingcompany.com.au/admin/custom_images/catalogue/2008/11/05/8406.jpg

  • I agree with the London Times, knives like that completely lack any point.

  • lol

    The designer wants to ban traditional knives in the UK (profit motive behind movement). Would these non-stabbing knives be less dangerous on a plane or near someone's throat?

    Cleavers, on the other hand, have no point, but are certainly efficient; I wonder what their new design might look like.