Is a lock knife legal in the UK?
Lock knives are not classed as folding knives and are illegal to carry in public without good reason. Lock knives: have blades that can be locked and refolded only by pressing a button.
What is the largest knife you can carry in the UK?
UK knife law allows you to carry non-locking pocket knives with a blade length up to 3 inches (7.62 cm) without any need for a valid reason. You are allowed to carry a knife which exceeds these guidelines in public, but please remember: you then do need a good reason to carry it.
Why are lock knives illegal in the UK?
Lock knives are illegal to carry in the UK because the UK is a police state. In a free society, you are free to carry whatever you want. In a police state you can only carry what the police say you are allowed to carry.
Can you carry a Swiss Army knife UK?
Knives. It’s illegal to: carry a knife in public without good reason – unless it’s a knife with a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62 cm) or less, e.g. a Swiss Army knife (a “lock knife” does not come into the category of “folding pocket knife” because it is not immediately foldable at all times)
Can I keep a sword in my house UK?
Is it legal to own a sword? Any swords bought must be held in your home, and are not allowed in public without a valid reason. You may carry a sword outside the home, for going to and from an engagement such as using the sword as a prop in a sport, re-enactment or stage combat/acting, as long as it is fully covered.
Is a Rambo knife legal?
The sale of serrated knives, known as zombie knives or Rambo knives, is banned under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.
Are Bowie knives legal in the UK?
Bowie knives, lock knives, flick knives etc are illegal to possess in public but can be possessed in private.
Can you carry a lock knife in the UK?
Lock knives are not classed as folding knives and are illegal to carry in public without good reason. can include multi-tool knives – tools that also contain other devices such as a screwdriver or can opener It’s illegal to bring into the UK, possess, sell, hire, lend or give someone a banned knife, unless a legal exemption applies.
Are lock Knives classed as folding knives?
Lock knives are not classed as folding knives and are illegal to carry in public without good reason. Lock knives: have blades that can be locked and refolded only by pressing a button.
What knives can you carry in Scotland?
In Scotland, 16 to 18 year olds are allowed to buy cutlery and kitchen knives. Lock knives are not classed as folding knives and are illegal to carry in public without good reason. can include multi-tool knives – tools that also contain other devices such as a screwdriver or can opener
What types of knives do we carry?
We carry a huge range from the worlds leading knife brands. We have Liner Lock knives, Framelock Knives, Back Lock knives as well as a large range of UK legal carry non locking knives. We cover all budgets for those looking for a budget knife through to those looking for a high end custom knife.