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Assisted Spring Knife
Tourist Guide For London
In order to make your experience as enjoyable as possible you should exercise the same amount of caution as you would at home.
London Transport
Avoid using unlicensed cabs. Safe cabs to use are those licensed by the Police. The driver will wear a badge and the cab will have a licence on display. When using a hire car, be sure to fully check the car over for any damage prior to signing the forms.
Accommodation in London
Accommodation in London is given a Star and Diamond rating by official tourist organisations. The greater the number of stars or diamonds, the higher the quality.
Crime
As with any major city, crime can be a problem. However, if you follow the same basic principles as you would at home, you will be perfectly safe. Keep purses and wallets in zipped compartments. Avoid using rucksacks. Keep cameras hanging round your neck, not over your shoulder. Never put your bag on the floor of a restaurant or bar, keep it with you at all times.
Your Money
It is not always cost effective to change your money up at your Hotel. Try to shop around for the best rate. Banks and Building Societies often offer the best rates.
Once you have changed up your money, be sure to store it in the safe at your hotel.
Eating And Drinking
Be wary of young ladies inviting you into bars for a drink. These ladies are often escorts and you may end up paying hundreds of pounds for one drink and the privilege of the ladies company for the evening.
It is now expected that diners will tip their waitress or waiter in a restaurant. Before doing this, check your bill to see if service is included. It is accepted that a tip of around 10% of your total bill is reasonable. However, don't be tempted to tip if the service or the food is poor.
Weapons
It is illegal to carry a knife, a gun or CS spray in London.
Important Holiday Dates
Holiday dates for 2009 are as follows: New Year's Day - 1 January Good Friday - 10 April Easter Monday - 13 April May Day - 4 May Spring Bank Holiday - 25 May Summer Bank Holiday - 31 August Christmas Day - 25 December Boxing Day - 28 December
Our Banks are closed on Bank Holidays however the most popular shops now open between the hours of 10am to 4pm.
Bank Holidays are classed as family days, therefore there are usually plenty of activities organised to keep everyone entertained.
Shopping
It may distress American ladies to know that you will gain a dress size during your stay in London, and it won't be down to the food. If you are a size 8 in America, you will be a size 10 over here and in Europe. Let's hope that doesn't put you off your shopping! If it's any consolation, you will need shoes 2 sizes smaller, a 7 in America is a 5 over here for ladies. Mens clothes sizes are no different. Their shoes however are 1 size smaller over here.
Driving In London
We could write a book about driving in London. It is of course much easier to say, "don't do it!" Driving in London is not a pleasurable experience. You may be interested to learn that in 1898 the average speed of cars in London was 11mph, in 1998 it was also 11mph, so much for progress. It may be some comfort to you to know that there is an excellent underground system, which is cheap and fast. If driving is your thing we have a wealth of information for you to read and digest.
- It's a fact, we are obsessed with roundabouts. Roundabouts are placed at junctions where typically traffic is heavy. Love 'em or hate 'em, they work well. On approach to a roundabout look to your right, if there is nothing coming there is no need to stop. You must give way to the right and travel round the roundabout in a clockwise direction. You should indicate your intentions to assist other drivers.
- A valid (full) European, US or Canadian licence is needed to drive in the UK.
- Seatbelts must be worn by all passengers.
- You must come to a complete stop where you see a stop sign and a solid white line in the road, even if you can see your way is clear.
- Unlike most other countries, drivers have to stop at zebra crossings if a pedestrian is waiting to cross.
- On pelican crossings you must come to a complete stop on red. On amber you must wait until all pedestrians have safely crossed prior to driving off.
- Traffic lights follow the following sequence; red (stop), red and amber (get ready), green (go).
- We overtake on the right, and quickly move back to the left hand lane after overtaking.
- To cope with the mass amount of traffic visiting London on a daily basis the Mayor has introduced a congestion charge. This charge applies to vehicles entering central London by car between the hours of 7am-6.30pm Mon-Fri (excluding Bank Holidays). The charge is £8 daily. This can be paid in advance by visiting http://www.cclondon.com you'll also be able to pay at garage forecourts, in shops, by post and actually in and around the congestion charging zone. You can now also pay by text message although you have to register online first. Simply text the last four digits of your credit/debit card to 81099 on the day of travel and they will text you back your receipt number within 30 minutes. A hefty fine applies to those that do not pay the charge by midnight on the day of travel.
- Parking in London is neither cheap nor easy. If you have parking at your hotel, we suggest you leave your car there and use the tube. Traffic wardens in London have a habit of popping up when you least expect them, and following closely behind them is the clamper van. The release fee is a bitter pill to swallow.
- When driving in London, always lock your car doors. Gangs have been known to strike when vehicles are stuck in traffic.
About the Author
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Defender 10.5 inch Heavy Duty Spring Assisted Black Folding Knife $51.72 This Defender Tactical Knife features a durable stainless steel black blade and an aluminum handle with wood accents. This knife is spring assisted and comes with a convenient clip holder. Blade color: Black Materials: Stainless steel bladeTactical knife Speed safe knifeClosed length: 5 inchesOverall length: 9 inchesHandle material: Aluminum, raiz, wood coveredClip holder |
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4.5 Inch Spring Assisted Tactical Pocket Knife Black $30.6 This stainless steel super knife is a must have for anyone who appreciates a quality pocket folder at a great price. It features a spring assisted blade which opens effortlessly and securely locks into place and also a convenient belt clip so it will always be at your side. Features include:3.25 inch bladeStainless steel bladeIncludes belt clip4.5 inches folded8 inches when open |
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Resilient Stainless Spring Assisted Folder with G10 Handle $25.55 This knife is extremely durable from its stainless steel blade to its handle composed of black G10. G10 is an extremely durable makeup of layers of fiberglass soaked in resin then highly compressed and baked. Impervious to moisture or liquid and physically stable under climate change. This resilient knife features a 3.25 inch stainless steel blade with spring assisted open and easy open thumb stud and textured G10 handle for a superior grip. Closed the knife measures 4.625 inches and open it measures 7.875 inches. This knife comes complete with a convenient pocket clip. Features include: 3.25 inch stainless steel blade Easy open thumb stud Spring assisted open G10 handle with textured grip Liner lock blade locking design 4.625 inches in length closed 7.875 inches in length open Belt clip Includes retail packaging |
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Gerber 22-41525 Mini-Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife $19.13 Gerber 22-41525 Mini-Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife With spring-assisted technology, the Gerber Mini-Fast Draw Knife deploys quickly and easily with one hand. This serrated knife can be triggered using the thumb stub or with a sudden release of the index finger. The Mini-Fast Draw features a high carbon surgical stainless steel blade and tactile texturing on nylon handle. A sturdy pocket clip keeps it close at hand. This knife comes with Gerber's limited lifetime warranty. Gerber 22-41525 Mini-Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife Features: Gerber Mini-Fast Draw Knife with spring assisted opening stainless steel serrated blade Deploy quickly and easily with one hand using spring-assisted technology Keep it closed securely with sturdy pocket clip Durably constructed, with high carbon surgical stainless steel blade and tactile texturing on nylon handle Gerber 22-41525 Mini-Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife Specifications: Overall length of 5-inches Closed length of 3-inches Blade length of 2.1-inches Weight: 1.9 oz. Blade Style: Serrated Gerber's Limited Lifetime Warranty: Gerber warrants to the consumer that this product will be free of defects, in material and workmanship for as long as you own the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to rust, accident, loss, improper use, loss, abuse, negligence, or modification of or to any part of the product. Normal wear and tear is not covered under the warranty. If the product failed while being used as it was intended to be used, we will service under the warranty. At Gerber's option, defective product will be repaired, replaced, or substituted with a product of equal value. |
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Kershaw 1660PINK 7.0Leek Pink Spring Assisted Knife $62.09 The Leek series includes some of our most popular knives. And no wonder. Kershaw s Leeks offer Ken Onion s distinctive design as well as the SpeedSafe ambidextrous assisted opening system. With SpeedSafe the user can smoothly and easily deploy the blade with one hand either left or right. Leeks come in a variety of handle styles some with technologically advanced coatings for enhanced performance. SPECIFICATIONS: Steel: Sandvik 13C26 stainlesssteel Handle: 6061T6 anodized aluminum Blade Length: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm) Closed Length: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) Overall Length: N/A Weight: 1.9 oz. FEATURES: SpeedSafe Coating Thumb Stud Pocket Clip |
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Trademark Poker 2551045 WhetstoneT Dual Blade Spring Assisted knife with Fire Fighter $53.95 This dual bladed knife will have you ready for anything just like firemen whose emblem is proudly displayed on the fire engine red handle. This incredible knife features two hawk bill blades one serrated and one standard both composed of stainless steel and feature easy open thumb studs. The blades are spring assisted so that they are ready in a moment s notice and each feature a liner lock blade locking system. This fantastic knife will be a great addition to any collection.Features include:Two hawk bill blades one serrated and one standardBlades measure 3.125 inches each Spring assistLiner lock blade locking systemOpen dimensions: .625 x 10.125 x 2.375 inchesClosed dimensions: .625 x 4.5 x 1.5 inchesEasy open thumb studsFire Department emblemStainless steel |
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Tough Stainless Spring Assisted Folder with G10 Handle 7.75 In $25.55 This knife istough from its stainless steel blade to its handle composed of black G10. G10 is an extremely durable makeup of layers of fiberglass soaked in resin then highly compressed and baked. Impervious to moisture or liquid and physically stable under climate change. This resilient knife features a 3.25 inch stainless steel blade with spring assisted open and easy open thumb stud and textured G10 handle for a superior grip. Closed the knife measures 4.5 inches and open it measures 7.75 inches. This knife comes complete with a convenient pocket clip and hanging hole. Features include: 3.25 inch stainless steel blade Easy open thumb stud Spring assisted open G10 handle with textured grip Liner lock blade locking design 4.5 inches in length closed 7.75 inches in length open Belt clip Hanging holeIncludes retail packaging |
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Sharp Stainless Spring Assisted Folder with Finger Grip Handle $26.87 This knife is extremely robust from its stainless steel blade with matte black finishto its handle composed of black and greennbsp;G10. This premium knife features a 3.25 inch stainless steel blade with spring assisted open and easy open stud and molded handle with finger hole grip. Closed the knife measures 5.375 inches and open it measures 8.25 inches. This knife comes complete with a convenient pocket clip. Features include: 3.25 inch stainless steel blade Easy open stud Spring assisted open G10 handle with molded grip and finger hole Liner lock blade locking design 5.375 inches in length closed8.25 inches in length open Belt clip Includes retail packaging |
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Gerber® FAST Draw™ Spring Assisted Knife - Serrated Edge $30.99 Lightning-quick and pleasingly easy to open with just one hand. |
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Kershaw 1670RD 7.875L Blur Knife Red Spring Assisted $81.52 SpeedSafe combines with Kershaw s TracTec inserts for fast response and a secure grip in emergency situations. Inlaid in lightweight aluminum handles the rough TracTec material provides a nonslip grip even in wet and slippery conditions. All Blurs are equipped with SpeedSafe and a removable/reversible pocket clip. Steel: 440A Stainless Steel Handle: 6061T6 Anodized aluminum with TracTec inserts Liner: 410 Stainless Steel Blade: 3 3/8 Closed: 4 1/2 Weight: 4.2 oz |
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Blackout Self Defense Spring Assist Pocket Knife $18.47 Blackout Self Defense pocket knife is functional, sharp and quick to openOutdoor gear is spring assisted for easy openingKnife features a classic 'Camo' design on the whole knifeJust partially open the knife and it opens the rest of the way itself just by a tap on the thumb stud440 stainless steelBelt clip attached to the knifeEasy to carry in pocket or purseDurable 'lock in place' thumb clipSoft thumb lever for unlocking blade3.5 inches long when closed 6 inches long when open |
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