paddy.t 5 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 evening, just been thinking about the law on lock knifes over 3inch and does the law (knifres can be carried by people who can justify having it for a work e.g game keeper, pesty ect) i know that isnt exactly what the law says but its just shorter version. Does this law appy to under 18's 16's or what ever or is it a strait to cord job also whats te laws take on a knife under 3 inch... cheers ATB PADDY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 with recent events i would rather not get caught carrying a blade.Although i always do but its only for work and hunting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddy.t 5 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 thats all i carry it for mate, im not likely to get caught with it as i dont go into public places with it, eg ASDA just if im walking to and from my permissions ect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 POSTED THIS BEFORE IN ANOTHER KNIFE TOPIC : 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
paddy.t 5 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 cheers bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coney 3 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Sound advice sean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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