Banff, AB Canada

No Balis , no autos , no gravity knives . Tighten your folder's so that it wont flip open with a wrist flick , or you risk having it classified as a gravity knife . No blade length restrictions , but common sence dictates something reasonable 3-3,5". For heavens sake never mention self defence , its a tool , got it ? Canadian law is a bit vague , leaving the officer lots of discretion . Generally speaking , if ya don't act like a doofus , or a member of the Manson family , no problems . Concealment isn't really an issue , as we are discussing tools , and not weapons . that said , it's probably not a good idea to hide your Spyderco Civilian in your boot top , while acting up in a bar . In urban enviroments , a FB can provoke raised eyebrows and official questions , I would not advocate doing so . The west is often quite knife friendly , but in sleazy bars in the ruffer areas , packing a large folder might not be a great idea .

Have a good trip ,

Chris
 
ya, pretty much, don't be dumb, that knife is a tool. You even start to mention self-defense and the knife is theirs, not yours.
 
And if you plan to go to a 'club' type bar, which I know from experience Banff does have a few, don't be surprised if the bouncers have metal detectors. I'm a bit old to go to dance-style nightclubs anymore, but about 5 or so years ago I did once go, here in Toronto, and had to return my microlight LST to my car. The blade on it is like an inch long, and yet the doorman refused to let me in with it.

You may just want to leave your cutlery at your hotel or campsite, even if it's a SAK or Leatherman or something.

Just my two cents.

Matt
 
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