november 2 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi being German and going to work in Bath for some months starting next week, I was wondering what laws concerning knifes are there? Explicitly these scenarios are what I am interested in: Pocketknife/swiss army in trouserpocket Pocketknife/swiss army in backpack hunting knife, 3-4inch blade in backpack I am used to having my knives on me, as a tool of course.. can I do that in England or will I want to leave knives at home? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi being German and going to work in Bath for some months starting next week, I was wondering what laws concerning knifes are there? Explicitly these scenarios are what I am interested in: Pocketknife/swiss army in trouserpocket Pocketknife/swiss army in backpack hunting knife, 3-4inch blade in backpack I am used to having my knives on me, as a tool of course.. can I do that in England or will I want to leave knives at home? Id leave the hunting knife at home mate.Currently stabbing each other in the uk seems to be the in thing these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlamper 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 i think(not 100%) you ca carry a 3"blade as long as its folds with a valid reason to have one or if your carrying to from work and you need them for your job like a chef Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littletimmy 71 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 What would the legal postion be with stanley blades? Perfect for skinning and gutted, easy to hide. But whats the legal stance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bigredbusa Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 3" blade is allowed as long as you have a valid reason to carry it , if you are out shooting , hunting , fishing you wont have a problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thepriest 0 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 3" blade is allowed as long as you have a valid reason to carry it , if you are out shooting , hunting , fishing you wont have a problem I think like the others say. You have a valid reason for carrying it you wont have no problem. EG If you are using it for sporting uses or work related. I think its three inches folding. No switch or gravity blades though, You might get in trouble lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferreterni 29 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Be careful though, cos I had been out with dogs in the morning and not taken the knife out my pocket, was legal knife. Police stopped me in the afternoon and searched me, and as I had no reason for having it was told not to do it again. And they stopped me cos I was looking over a bridge into a stream, and I moved as they drove past. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
november 2 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 so I suppose, having a knife on me for, let's say cutting paper, cleaning fingertails, turning a screw, isn't exactly a legal purpose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mistwalker 0 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I carry a leatherman with me almost everywhere I go. I've spoken to a few cops who also carry them on duty and there doesn't seem to be a problem as long as the aforementioned blade length is ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Halfinch 51 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 so I suppose, having a knife on me for, let's say cutting paper, cleaning fingertails, turning a screw, isn't exactly a legal purpose? If it is a multi purpose knife, and your using it for multi purposes, the blade folds, and is no longer than 3 inches (the blade) you should be ok, but different coppers look at it different ways, and if you have it on you on a friday night down the pub, you'd be in deep shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coney 3 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 3" blade is allowed as long as you have a valid reason to carry it , if you are out shooting , hunting , fishing you wont have a problem I believe you are spot on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fielder 18 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Strictly speaking if it is a non locking folder with a blade under 3 inches, then you dont need a specific reason to carry it. But be sensible, a football match or nightclub would not be good places to carry a knife in todays climate. It is only locking, non folding or blades over 3 inches long that require a good reason to be carried legally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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