Best 3" Blade Folder

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gibant1

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Hi,
Due to the knife laws in the U.K., A 3" Blade folder is all i'm allowed to carry :(

I would also like it to have appealing looks if possible.

Unfortunately the Buck doesnt ship internationaly so the Custom buck is out.

Also i have a chance to go for a Solingen Bulldog brand year 200 and a CRKT Elishewitz bronze e-lock.

Are they any good?
 
Check Spyderco.... They make a knife called the U.K.P.K. It was designed for the U.K market. Nice looking, high quality knife.
 
Given that criteria, I would purchase an Emerson Stubby. Tough knife short blade.
 
Take a look in the traditional folders forum under the general tab. They have a lot of slipjoint (non-locking) knives there.
 
KamSingh said:
It must be 3" and also non locking. UKPK gets my vote too.
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I have been checking the law in the UK and it says

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

No mention of not being able to lock, can anyone clarify this please.
 
a case peanut is a great little knife in carbon steel. it is small, unobtrusive and it handles 99% of the jobs that the big knives can. this knife is designed for cutting though, so no turning screws or prying open windows and such.
 
siguy said:
a case peanut is a great little knife in carbon steel. it is small, unobtrusive and it handles 99% of the jobs that the big knives can. this knife is designed for cutting though, so no turning screws or prying open windows and such.
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I use my crow-bar for prying open windows lol.

The UK law doesnt leave me with much choice..... nail file maybe (probably banned as a fixed blade) :)
 
Makes me blood boil to hear it has to be non-locking. What is the logic behind that? To prevent gang fights w/3-inch locking folders?

Since I don't have any slip-joint knives except a couple of Case knives and a couple of those Swiss things w/screwdrivers and corkscrews sticking out. Those you might want to consider.

Now are locking knives completely illegal or just to carry? And if you get caught with a 3-inch locker, what kind of penalty is there?

The smallest locker I have is a tiny Bear & Sons Damascus Executive with a blade that looks to be about an inch. But the thing does cut! It's also got genuine stag grips and is a great conversation piece, to boot. Certainly something that size can't be against the law, can it?
 
If you have good reason you can carry a locker of any size or even a fixed blade. Read the FAQ on BB.
 
Although not even a US lawyer, I found very good information regarding UK locking knives at: http://www.britishblades.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39 Sticky: The Law FAQ, page one.

I'll quote if I may.
Q: What is the legal definition of a lock knife?
A: A Crown Court case (Harris v DPP), saw an entheusiastic lawyer convincing a judge that a lock knife was eqivalent to a fixed blade knife when the lock was engaged. Even though it has not been defined in a parliamentary act, it has never been overturned or superceeded and so is effective law (case law). A lock knife for all legal purposes, is the same as a fixed blade knife. A folding pocket knife must be readily foldable at all times. If it has a mechanism that prevents folding, it's a lock knife (or for legal purposes, a fixed blade)!
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So, it looks like fixed blade law applies. I would not even begin to offer legal advise, but IMHO if you can get it -- get it. I imagine you will not be openly threatening in public or any other overty offensive actions that might allow your knife to come into closer scrutiny.

my 2 cents (probably worth less in Pounds Sterling);)
 
Confederate said:
Makes me blood boil to hear it has to be non-locking. What is the logic behind that? To prevent gang fights w/3-inch locking folders?
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I do live in pretty rough area but lets face it, you would be embarassed to pull out a 3" blade..... maybe there laughter would defuse the situation lol
 
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