Staggerz 7 Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 whats the law on knives these days...i was wondering..say i was walking down the road after the fields with my lurcher and i had a knife. the coppers pull me and find it..what gives? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Staggerz 7 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 no crocodile dundee style then? you could still kill someone with a 3 inch blade tho but i suppose they have to draw the line somewhere? cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_and_Irish 11 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 It's the locking knives that are illegal, I think the non locking ones are fine in a public place, to an extent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SportingShooter 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 A knife with a blade of 3" or less and which is capable of permanently folding is legal to be carried by anyone, although a reason will be expected. Blades over three inches and those which have some sort of locking mechanism, are still legal though you would be expected to provide a good reason for carrying it in a public place to avoid the charge of Possession of an offensive weapon. If say you have a 4" lock knife on you, your dressed in wellingtons and a camouflage jacket with a Lurcher and a dead rabbit or two, is reasonable excuse to suspect you've been out hunting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fly23 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 we got pulled out lamping we got seached and i had a knife on me they were going to arrest me 2 scottish bizzies but then a t5 driver pulled up and let me go and give me the knife back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stripe 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 If you are pulled carrying either a blade over 3" or a lock knife (any length) then you would have to prove you had a lawful reason for carrying it. After discussing this with the local police sargent (who also shoots) who said if you could prove where you were legally hunting (written permission) and traveling home from there (not going in the opposite direction) Then in his opinion common sense should prevail and no action should be taken. But if you could not produce evidence that you were legally hunting or had any other good reason for carrying the knife it would automatically be classed as carrying an offensive weapon. (best case: Knife confiscated. worst case:prosecuted) After that I will now only carry a blade less than 3" as I often forget to take them out of my pockets. (slashers and bill hooks used for clearing undergrowth when ferreting also come under the same legislation) Hope this helps Stripe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,879 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 we got pulled out lamping we got seached and i had a knife on me they were going to arrest me 2 scottish bizzies but then a t5 driver pulled up and let me go and give me the knife back. i wonder about this alot! i generally go for a pint straight from my permissions rifle, knives an all recon i is f#cked if i ever get pulled bi' rozzers on't way home Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scuba1 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Bloody hell, I did not have a clue that the laws were like that here. I always carry my white hunter when I am out, so I think I am in the market for a new knife then. Does it have to be a folding knife? ATB Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SportingShooter 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Bloody hell, I did not have a clue that the laws were like that here. I always carry my white hunter when I am out, so I think I am in the market for a new knife then. Does it have to be a folding knife? ATB Michael When your out hunting Michael? If you have it for that reason then you're safe What dimensions is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sikastag_1 689 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) ..... Edited September 3, 2019 by grant_c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 The Criminal Justice Act (1988) says that you may carry a knife with a blade length of 3.0" or less so long as it is capable of folding. That means no fixed blade knives. But, think about it - a knife has no place at a football match, in a pub, nightclub or school and becomes an offensive weapon in these circumstances in just the same way as a screwdriver, or any other innanimate tool. But I NEED a Bigger Knife ... If you wish to carry a larger knife then you must have 'reasonable cause'. That means that you must be able to prove that you had a genuine reason for carrying the knife. You may carry a larger cutting tool if it is associated with your work (for instance a chef may carry a 9.0" butchers knife roll to and from work), or if it is associated with your sport, (for instance a fisherman may carry a 6.0" fillet knife, or a hunter may carry a 6.0" fixed blade hunting knife). Don't forget it's there though. If you stop off in Tesco's for a can of beans on your way home take the knife off of your belt and lock it in your glove box, or your local Bobby will be unimpressed at your excuses. When transporting a knife by car keep it locked away in the glove box or securely stored in the boot of the vehicle. Do not slip it into the door side-pocket, under your seat or in a centre console, this is a dangerous practice, and if stopped by the Police this gives the impression of keeping the knife close to hand. Don't Give The Police A Hard Time ... Ensure that you comply fully with the law. The Police take breaches of knife law very seriously, you really don't want to be caught on the wrong side, it's just not worth it. link below for 1997 knives act http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1997/ukpga_19970021_en_1 hope this helps mate cheers sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scuba1 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Bloody hell, I did not have a clue that the laws were like that here. I always carry my white hunter when I am out, so I think I am in the market for a new knife then. Does it have to be a folding knife? ATB Michael When your out hunting Michael? If you have it for that reason then you're safe What dimensions is it? Its just over 5 inches and fixed blade. I love it and had it for over 30 years. It must be on it 4th sheath by now but one can still order them from Puma. ATB Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lurchers&terriers Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 don't think your allowed to carry any knife in Scotland at all due to the huge problem they have up here. the laws are a lot stricter up here. been here 5 year now and iv seen 5 stabbings and 3 slashed on the face. its a real problem here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scuba1 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 don't think your allowed to carry any knife in Scotland at all due to the huge problem they have up here. the laws are a lot stricter up here. been here 5 year now and iv seen 5 stabbings and 3 slashed on the face. its a real problem here I would find that a bit difficult. Having to skin wabbits with a plastic party spoon or some such thing. ATB Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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