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It's not mentioned in this article, but the man in question has a long history of burglary and did four years for a string of thefts. It's likely a big part of why HIM carrying a 6'' blade is concerning.
Well if it were a 6' blade that could actually be a problem. This 6" blade is not likely to be one imo.
There I fixed it, now you look out of context!
Oh no D: you really got me!!
In college, my friend carried a 6' sword everywhere, hilt poking up from behind the backpack.
It wasn't a showpiece, either -- and the years of fencing training meant it wasnt a toy.
And, really, no one cared beyond "oh neat." Since it was visible on three sides, it was also perfectly legal.
Canada.
The added context at least makes the sentence less insane.
Honestly, it being a fidget toy is probably a good reason, if it was anybody else carrying it.
It's an actual sharpened metal replica type of collectable, also in England people using ''but it's just a novelty knife'' as a defense has a long history at this point. It really wouldn't be safe to use as a fidget item, and it's not at all sold, or made as a fidget toy.
Yea but "criminal sentenced for carrying sword" doesn't have quite the reactionary clickbait ring to it.