Section 3(1) of the Weapons Act 2006[7] lists as prohibited weapons knives with stop notches and gushing blades (knives with stop notches and gushing blades) and butterfly knives, throwing knives, throwing stars and knives or blades which have the appearance of other objects (e.g. sword sticks, belt buckle knives, etc.). [8] In addition to expressly prohibited knives, police and local courts have broad powers to prohibit the carrying or possession of large numbers of knives, including transportation in a vehicle, if the owner cannot prove a sufficient legal reason (legitimate reason) to do so, particularly in urban areas or at public events. [9] This margin of appreciation also extends to folding knives without lockable blades. [7] [9] Summaries of all state knife laws are available on the Handgun Act websites. [95] [96] A small EDC knife can be useful in everyday situations, such as opening a package or cutting ropes or ropes. Examples of good reasons to carry a knife in public include: The phrase “good reason or lawful authority” in subsection 4 is intended to allow “common sense” to possess knives, so it is legal to carry a knife if there is a good reason to do so. Subsection 5 gives some concrete examples of valid reasons: a knife to be used at work (e.g. a chief`s knife), as part of a national costume (e.g. a sgian dubh for Scottish Highland clothing) or for religious reasons (e.g. a Sikh kirpan).

But even these specific legal exceptions have sometimes proven unnecessary for knife owners. [64] It is important to note that it may be difficult to exempt “just cause or lawful authority” for persons who do not use a knife in the practice of their trade or profession, but only because the knife is necessary for emergency or occasional use. [65] [66] The German Knives Act defines three categories of knives: (1) prohibited knives; 2) knives called sharp and pushing weapons; and (3) other knives. Some knives are further classified as restricted because they can be owned at home or in the store, but cannot be worn on the person. [28] In addition, Section 42(5) of the Weapons Act gives each German Land the power to enact local regulations in certain areas prohibiting the carrying of weapons “and dangerous objects” in so-called “no-weapon zones” to protect public safety and order. [28] In Berlin and Hamburg, “no-gun zones” have been published. [28] I think an important entry needs to be added (although this article was written in April but was redistributed via email today) – the new Benchmade 319 Proper – a 2.86-inch sliding joint that, as far as I know, would be legal in the UK. I am an ex-police officer. The only knife you can carry in a public place without having to declare that you own it is a folding pocket knife (FPK) with a blade length of 3 inches or less and it must not lock, you must be able to lock the blade into the knife without operating any mechanism, only a pressure on the back of the blade. The knife must be detectable in metal. Many other knives can be possessed with a good excuse up to a 50cm blade if it becomes a sword and is forbidden in public places. Circumstances can make criminal activity problematic and problematic, even in the context of a dispute.

A traffic stop will be fine, be honest if you wear one. If for some reason you are searched again, be honest and I suggest you do not spend the night! The second CRKT UK 2021 legal case is Symmetry. This one has a longer blade of 2.75 inches that can be opened with one hand (almost like a front fin). The GRN handle has beautiful blue accents to make this knife a stylish backrest. Knife laws are defined as the law or legal jurisdiction enacted or promulgated by a government or other competent jurisdiction that prohibits, criminalizes or restricts the manufacture, import, sale, transfer, possession, transportation or use of knives. [1] The carrying of a knife with a blade length greater than 8 cm (3.1 inches) is prohibited in public places in Hungary, unless justified by sport, work or daily activities. Automatic knives, throwing stars and “French” knives are prohibited regardless of the length of the blade and can only be sold to members of the military, law enforcement and the national security agency. Violations can be punished by a fine of up to 50,000 feet. Home possession and transport in safe packaging is allowed for everyone.

[35] The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife is 4 years` imprisonment and an unlimited fine. You will be sentenced to jail time if you are convicted of carrying a knife more than once. “It is illegal to carry a knife in public for no good reason – unless it is a knife with a folding blade that is 3 inches long (7.62 cm) or less.” So it seems like it`s legal to carry a bigger knife or even a solid blade as long as it`s for a “good reason,” but I wouldn`t push my luck. You can carry any knife for no reason in the UK as long as its Sub 3″ non-lockable folder. If you have a reason, you can take everything with you (cooks on the way to work, camping, fishing, etc.). There are “forbidden” knives, switch knives, butterfly knives, among others, but you can have them in your home.