Mohammad Ilias is living on a knife edge at Dubai 2000 ­ scores of them to be precise.

He's here to sell a whole range of knives, together with military apparatus and hunting equipment. His company, Colonel Military, in Hall E (250) also deals in souvenirs and badges.

He says: "A knife is a vital piece of kit for a pilot who could find himself tangled in parachute lines for example.

"As well as knives, I am also promoting a new range of pilot overalls."

Source: Flight Daily News