On 2010-08-11, wrote:

I really believe that before I die they will ban sharp knives and
pointy scissors

I don't know if they are banned by law, but I haven't seen anything
but blunt-end scissors in US grade schools in half a century. That's
just common sense. As for knives, look at this:

http://www.thebestthings.com/knives/graphics/dm0752.jpg

Not real sure WTF is going on there, but I jes bought Shun's Classic
10" chefs knife, the pointiest sharpest knife on the market. Damned
if I didn't nick myself the first time I used it, too! No safety
police in that check-out line.

nb