My little brother is traveling to England for a semester of college, and I plan on getting him an engraved Victorinox Farmer as a going away present. Would this be OK to carry on a daily basis around England and other parts of Europe? He also plans to travel all around Europe while he's there. Any tips you could give me would be great!
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Advice needed for England/Europe carry.
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I was born in England and believe me do not carry anything with an edge there or they will come down on you like you were walking around stabbing people.
http://www.bkcg.co.uk/guide/law.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/uk/newsid_3937000/3937253.stm
This article does an excellent job explaining UK Knife Laws.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8233
Basically, unless he is doing something that REQUIRES a locking or fixed blade knife, or a knife over 3" long, carrying those is illegal. It seems as though a sub 3" slipjoint is still legal over there, as long as one uses their head and doesn't use it for doing evil.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/uk/newsid_3937000/3937253.stm
This article does an excellent job explaining UK Knife Laws.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8233
Basically, unless he is doing something that REQUIRES a locking or fixed blade knife, or a knife over 3" long, carrying those is illegal. It seems as though a sub 3" slipjoint is still legal over there, as long as one uses their head and doesn't use it for doing evil.
I wrote the article on www.bushcraftuk.com referred to by mp510. A slipjoint folder with a sub 3" blade is perfectly legal to carry in the UK. The Vic Farmer will be just fine.
You can carry a larger knife, a locking folder or fixed blade if you need it for work or have some other good reason to carry the knife.
Don't hesitate to ask if I can offer any other advice, or come and visit at www.britishblades.com. I'm 'Danzo' over there.
You can carry a larger knife, a locking folder or fixed blade if you need it for work or have some other good reason to carry the knife.
Don't hesitate to ask if I can offer any other advice, or come and visit at www.britishblades.com. I'm 'Danzo' over there.
