Queensland Knife Restrictions do not align with state law and are discriminative

[ozzyleo]

The new policy that eBay have imposed meaning any buyer residing in Queensland can not purchase any knife is not aligned with the actual legislation changes.

The only thing that has changed is that you need to be 18 to purchase a knife.

Ebay should just implement age verification and stop this ridiculous heavy handed policy that prevents legitimate users such as myself from purchasing legal items.

[stormboy04]

I tried to buy a box of scalpel blades because I use them for plant grafting. Does this mean surgeons in Queensland can't buy scalpel blades also, so people can't have an operation in Queensland? 

[sugar249]

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@stormboy04 wrote:

I tried to buy a box of scalpel blades because I use them for plant grafting. Does this mean surgeons in Queensland can't buy scalpel blades also, so people can't have an operation in Queensland? 

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I would hope surgeons wouldnt be buying scalpels from Ebay.  If you are aware of any please let me know, I will avoid them for sure.

[imastawka]

Are these 'backyard surgeons'?

I'm pretty sure scalpels are purchased by the hospitals that employ them.

[sandypebbles]

I really do hope that was not a serious question 

And why would you be trying to buy something you are not allowed to buy in the first place 

[shoppingbag*]

I think it is ridiculous that Woolworths no longer sell vegetable knives or any other kind for that matter.

[gutterpunkz05]

Well considering the first piece of advice from the Australian Retailers Association, is to consider if you need to sell any of the impacted items.  Many are doing just that.

And  OH, the internet is full of ideas and instructions, on how to make restricted items from the most mundane items, better ban the internet for those under 18. 

Now what can you make from a brake rotor or a bike sprocket.

[countessalmirena]

I have a longsword (blade dull) based on a German longsword design dated to around 1400, made for me by a Melbourne weaponsmith. As long as the raw materials are there, and of course the expertise, knives and swords can be made. It’s just harder for the average person looking for a vegetable knife.

The reason behind the ban is laudable. The wording of the ban and its execution reveal lack of forethought, flawed consideration, insufficient consultation and poor wording.

[domino-710]

Hopefully it is made of Damascus steel. LOL

[countessalmirena]

It is. It’s beautiful in a business-like way. The design was tweaked to fit me; the original length etc would be too long for my height and hand.

[domino-710]

Shorty. 🤣................