Guest lurcher#1 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hello ,could anyone help,when out hunting rabbits i like to take a knife with me,for many uses, when hunting does the blade have to still be 3"max by law,as have a lovely knife that is 4 1/2 " what would happen if i was pulled driving home with it in my gunbag or out in field,can it be bigger than 3". Any help would be great, rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 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
Coney 3 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 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 Good one sean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doga 50 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 bang on sean,people have been done over for large folding blades 3"that is your lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiny 7 1,694 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 spot on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lurcher#1 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 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 cheers much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netter 0 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Good advice that Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Running 7 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 common sense realy but worth keeping in mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Excellent Post, Sean! I reckon that one should be made a Sticky ~ Just not sure where! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Excellent Post, Sean! I reckon that one should be made a Sticky ~ Just not sure where! cheers!! maybe we should ask ian b if we can have a knife section??? what do you think?? sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Maybe so, eh? I mean, there's several people on here who like to make knives. And yet we all carry and use one, in the field. Might well be an idea to give them their own place. After all, as I indicated earlier; Where do knives go here? Have a word with IanB, mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 (edited) Maybe so, eh? I mean, there's several people on here who like to make knives. And yet we all carry and use one, in the field. Might well be an idea to give them their own place. After all, as I indicated earlier; Where do knives go here? Have a word with IanB, mate iv'e pm'd him ditch.............so we'll see!!!!! thanks for your support mate and everyone else sean Edited June 8, 2008 by SEAN3513 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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