I'll Cut Ya!

SqueakyGate · Post by **SqueakyGate** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:42 pm

Manga Artist Arrested

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/entertain ... 3000c.html

Does anyone know the details of this story? He had a knife in his car. Maybe this is me being a dumb American but “So what?” Are folks not allowed to have knives in Japan? How can the guy prepare dinner without one? I can’t help but wonder what kind of weapon he had in his possession and wondered if anyone knew more about it.

Gonzai · Post by **Gonzai** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:58 pm

NOOOOOOO - that is the guy from HikaGo.

Elfstalker · Post by **Elfstalker** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:14 pm

I think the law in the US is against having a 'concealed' blade more than 4 inches long. Over 4 inches then you have to have it visible. That's my guess.

Maybe his knife had blood?

metheus · Post by **metheus** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:12 pm

Little something via google on US law heh.

http://www.thehighroad.org/library/blad ... elaws.html

Not sure how accurate the site is but seems like a good point to start from. I had always thought under 6inches was legal. Guess it's 5 in my state.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:12 pm

Compare that to big something via google on US law heh.

SqueakyGate · Post by **SqueakyGate** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 10:33 pm

I belive he was arrested in Tokyo. Does anyone know the law in Japan?

metheus · Post by **metheus** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:01 am

Sorry for getting off topic. 7cm, he had an 8.6cm knife.

Death Note Creator Arrested for Possessing a Knife (2006-09-07 10:00:42)
Death Note and Hikaru no Go creator Takeshi Obata was arrested yesterday for illegal possession of an 8.6 cm (3.4 inches) knife, according to Tokyo police. He was originally pulled over for driving his car with the headlights off at 1 a.m., and reportedly said he keeps the knife in the car for when he goes camping. Thanks, Masako Ollivier and Hillary Mader. [ discuss (45 posts) ]

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/

In Japan
If the length of any blades (with the exception of any types of switchblades) is shorter than 15cm, it is regarded as legal possession of knives. To carry knives, the length of blades should be shorter than 7cm. (It is strictly prohibited to carry them as defensive weapons.) If people need to carry their knives, they must be concealed and cannot be taken out easily from their sheaths. Japanese Guns and Knives Control Law is relatively tolerant toward knives which can be opened using a single hand. Any types of butterfly knives are legal, even if they used to be used to kill others by juvenile delinquents. There is an exception of possessing Japanese Katana.In general, Japanese traditional swords are regarded as offensive weapons. However, if they have artistic values, people may possess it under the registration.

http://www.answers.com/topic/knife

monkeyboy · Post by **monkeyboy** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:33 am

But wait there's more! Along with the ginsu knife you get the steak knives and the spiral cutter. All this for only $19.99. Plus $6.99 shipping and handling.

I hope the fine is not too bad. Maybe he can say having it was for research for his next manga.

RoboFlonne · Post by **RoboFlonne** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:25 am

They catch him with a 3.4 inch knife and they are thinking of pulling his books?

RX78GP02AGUNDAM · Post by **RX78GP02AGUNDAM** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:06 pm

OT: The creator of Ojarumaru, popular NHK anime, committed suicide yesterday.

Cloud · Post by **Cloud** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:06 pm

What you said was either too complex for me.