knives

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Andy Burnham said carrying knives for religious reasons "needs to be looked at," a debate prompted by the killer of Henry Nowak carrying a kirpan, a Sikh sword or dagger.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Under UK law, it is illegal to carry most knives in public without a good reason.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The first lady’s remarks came after a man armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives breached security at the Washington black-tie event on April 25.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

With a few tubes of paint, brushes and putty knives you might find at your local hardware store, fearless creation is something anybody can do.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“And for this flashlight and these boots. They’ll come in handy. And I’ll leave some money for these whittling knives, too.”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech