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Make a Ballistic Knife from a Candy Dispenser

video Make a Ballistic Knife from a Candy Dispenser

The video has been removed. I misunderstood the law and it turns out that it is in fact illegal to possess any ballistic knife in the US.

20 comments

Feb 8, 2012. 4:10 PM

CaseBoy says:

i really hope you could repost this video i really want to make one of these

Feb 20, 2012. 9:44 AMriguy98 says:

Kipkay has the same kind of video on youtube

Feb 20, 2012. 10:33 AM

NightHawkInLight (author) says:

No, he doesn't. You probably saw my video, which I have since removed.

Feb 14, 2012. 1:03 PM

bloomautomatic says:

I can't see the video, but I have an idea what you made. Make another version of it, but this time, make it a plastic letter opener. Google "CIA letter opener" and you'll see what I mean.

Feb 1, 2012. 5:06 PMblack hole says:

You're entering this in the toy challenge. Really. Just kidding, I wish I could see how to make it. I made one as described by GeekGadgetGuru on youtube. I think you should put the video back up; the only reason these are illegal is because the '70's era Russian ballistic knives where capable of punching through police body armor.

Jan 24, 2012. 10:50 PMGinzaki says:

I dunno what people told you, but ballistic knives aren't illegal to own or manufacture. It's only illegal to intend to sell them over state lines. It's also illegal to use them to commit a crime...but seriously anyone could guess that. This is of course a state by state basis. I'm just saying this because I like the tutorial and would like to see it re-uploaded, and am not happy that you removed it under false information.

Jan 25, 2012. 9:29 AM

NightHawkInLight (author) says:

It's not what people told me, it's what I came to understand myself from reading the law over dozens of times. What you are saying is what I first thought the law meant, but I realized that the placement of the first comma confuses things in the section:

"Whoever in or affecting interstate commerce, within any Territory or possession of the United States, within Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18), or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States"

Because of that comma, each line could be read [Whoever] within any Territory or possession of the United States, [Whoever] within Indian country....

It is not clear whether or not that entire section of law only regards people who are located in those areas and also in or affecting interstate commerce, or if it is in regards to "Whoever" meaning, anyone. I really need to talk to a lawyer.

I deleted the video to be safe as the penalty of disobeying that particular law is extraordinarily harsh.

Jan 25, 2012. 12:15 PMGinzaki says:

I understand not wanting to get in trouble with the law. I've talked to a lawyer here in Ohio though, and he assure me that in my state ballistic knives are only illegal when used to commit a crime...though interestingly enough butterfly knives and switch blades are illegal here.

Jan 25, 2012. 12:25 PM

NightHawkInLight (author) says:

It is unfortunate for me, as my videos are a side business of mine, and deleting that video was a loss of thousands of dollars. I will be speaking to a lawyer tomorrow, so if I can get similar assurances as you have the video will be reuploaded.

Jan 25, 2012. 12:39 PMGinzaki says:

I hope you hear something good, but if it's a no go I can watch other videos you have. The firework stuff is always fascinating.

Jan 23, 2012. 8:26 AM

mstyle183 says:

ballistic knife is illegal but flamethrowers aren't? lmao

Jan 20, 2012. 2:14 PMh8864 says:

its a russian millitary knife that SHOOTS!!!! how could it be legal!!!!!!!!!

Jan 18, 2012. 12:14 PMdr.pepper1256 says:

Cool project. Me and my friends are building one and we are trying to make a ductape or plastic blade for airsoft. Any suggestions?

Jan 18, 2012. 2:08 PM

NightHawkInLight (author) says:

A plastic butter knife might do well.

Jan 19, 2012. 3:10 PMdr.pepper1256 says:

Thanks for the idea!

Jan 18, 2012. 5:06 PMriguy98 says:

dude that is not cool you are plagiarizing kipkays youtube video on how to make a ballistic knife

Jan 18, 2012. 5:49 PM

NightHawkInLight (author) says:

Are you kidding? This is not kipkay's video. You can watch any of my other videos for proof, my voice and hands are pretty distinctive.

Jan 16, 2012. 11:02 PMriddly says:

after that disclaimer, you actually went ahead and told us how to make it? I will certainly go ahead with my 'nitric acid spray kill and slash exploding pez project' -everyone will want to make one!
Oh- and Aron313- stay away from your friend's house till after the ambulance has gone, (and you might want to take some nice flowers for his mom?)
I hope this comment is positive and constructive, I'd hate to be banned for anything inappropriate.

Jan 14, 2012. 1:47 PMfirebird11692 says:

Hot damn. Good work.