Can I take my folder to Toronto??

tito

tito

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I've been reading online about 20 minutes or so, but can't get a clear answer. I have a liner lock, manually opening, folding pocket knife with a blade length just under 3.5" (~25mm). I don't carry it for defense, not that it matters, so I don't need advice about that - it's just my habbit to have it in my pocket. If it's down to being confiscated at Customs or not having it for a while, I'll just suffer:)

If this has been covered a 100 times (I'm quite sure it has), I apologize, I'm just not finding it...

v/r, coty handley
 
you are flying here ?
do not carry on plane on your person, or
in your carry on.
pack in your bag that gets check and put underneath with all luggage. you should not have a problem,
Ive flown within canada like this , all airports from TO and VAN no probs. International Im not 100% sure but i dont see there being much a difference.
 
tito said:
I've been reading online about 20 minutes or so, but can't get a clear answer. I have a liner lock, manually opening, folding pocket knife with a blade length just under 3.5" (~25mm). I don't carry it for defense, not that it matters, so I don't need advice about that - it's just my habbit to have it in my pocket. If it's down to being confiscated at Customs or not having it for a while, I'll just suffer:)

If this has been covered a 100 times (I'm quite sure it has), I apologize, I'm just not finding it...

v/r, coty handley
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Your folder is legal. Make sure it cannot be flicked open by snapping your wrist or flinging your arm.


The laws prohibit knives such as "flick knives", "switchblades", "push daggers" and "balisongs".

There is no limit on blade length.

It is also technically legal to carry a knife as a weapon unconcealed, but you could still be charged with "carrying a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace".


Assisted opening knives are also legal but are in a bit of a grey area.

If Customs might get a hold of your knife, make sure the pivot is tightened so they can't flick it open.

There are many cases of knives being confiscated because a Customs officer whipped their arm hard enough to open it.
 
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Yes, thanks...sorry, I understand I can't take it on the actual flight...I'm more concerned about it being illegal to have in my pocket while I'm on the ground, or being confiscated from my checked luggage if it's searched. I read some posts here that made it sound like certain cities banned knives, such as Edmonton? I've always had my knife with me before, but all previous trips were on military aircraft that I flew in, or vehicles, so customs was a little different, and I never thought twice about it.
 
ya make sure pivots tight .
id recommend packing it and being without it for the flight, i know i feel naked too, but its better than a hassle.
some the knife laws here in canada are pretty lame and ambiguous , leaves a lot of discretion to someone i think doesnt know a lot about the subject....
anyway safe travels..... i notice you are a builder .... im in the toronto area..... bring any extra gear with you, ill lighten your load for trip back ;)

jdstcyr@hotmail.com
 
Thanks, I thought so, but wanted to make sure. The pivot is too tight for "flicking," and like I said, I don't carry my pocketknife for defense or consider it a weapon for that purpose (not that my considerations matter where legality is concerned) - I just want to respect the country I'm visiting and not get myself into any embarrassing situations. Thanks.

Boberama said:
Your folder is legal. Make sure it cannot be flicked open by snapping your wrist or flinging your arm.


The laws prohibit knives such as "flick knives", "switchblades", "push daggers" and "balisongs".

There is no limit on blade length.

It is also technically legal to carry a knife as a weapon unconcealed, but you could still be charged with "carrying a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace".


Assisted opening knives are also legal but are in a bit of a grey area.

If Customs might get a hold of your knife, make sure the pivot is tightened so they can't flick it open.

There are many cases of knives being confiscated because a Customs officer whipped their arm hard enough to open it.
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ya some cities out west probably banned knives, they are pretty violent cities believe it or not, if you get it thru your govts airport youll probably get it thru ours , as in packed luggage, shouldnt have a prob , obv pack it smart.
i dont know how you carry your knife??, i think youll either want it concealed ( which i think is illegal but if you arent doing anything wrong , then no ones gonna know you have it )
or
it has to be visible , like
shirt tucked in
visible on a belt with a shealth .
the laws here are XXXX
 
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jdthesaint said:
ya some cities out west probably banned knives, they are pretty violent cities believe it or not, if you get it thru your govts airport youll probably get it thru ours , as in packed luggage, shouldnt have a prob , obv pack it smart.
i dont know how you carry your knife??, i think youll either want it concealed ( which i think is illegal but if you arent doing anything wrong , then no ones gonna know you have it )
or
it has to be visible , like
shirt tucked in
visible on a belt with a shealth .
the laws here are XXXX.
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The laws are subjective. Carrying a Ka-Bar in downtown Toronto will get attention. A Griptilian will not, unless you are whipping it open at the corner store to scratch off lottery tickets or something else unnecessary.

Any reasonable pocketknife is allowed.

I looked up the Edmonton knife ban. It seems like the proposed ban was scrapped after the mayor found it owuld be ineffective. I'm not 100% sure of this.

I don't know of ANY city that bans knives but I haven't looked them up. I always carry knives from 3.5-in to 4-in and have had no problems, but then again I don't use them in front of soccer moms.
 
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jdthesaint said:
ya make sure pivots tight .
id recommend packing it and being without it for the flight, i know i feel naked too, but its better than a hassle.
some the knife laws here in canada are pretty lame and ambiguous , leaves a lot of discretion to someone i think doesnt know a lot about the subject....
anyway safe travels..... i notice you are a builder .... im in the toronto area..... bring any extra gear with you, ill lighten your load for trip back ;)

jdstcyr@hotmail.com
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Haaa...thanks. Yes, another reason I don't want to lose my knife, I'll have to make another one, and it took me over a year to finally crank this one out for myself. Makers never have "extra gear" lol...we sell it all as fast as we can, or at least I try to:)

It seems like most places leave lots of discretion to law enforcement. I figure as long as Customs is fine with me bringing it in, I'm not going to be acting like an idiot, so shouldn't run into any problems.
 
Man, you are fine. Our knife laws are more relaxed than most states. No bali's, automatics or flick knives. A knife is considered a tool until you use it as a weapon or have the intension of using it as a weapon. Just don't tell LEO it is for self defence. Flippers and spring assisted are ok as well.
 
wizzard1717 said:
Man, you are fine. Our knife laws are more relaxed than most states. No bali's, automatics or flick knives. A knife is considered a tool until you use it as a weapon or have the intension of using it as a weapon. Just don't tell LEO it is for self defence. Flippers and spring assisted are ok as well.
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This is true^

At the same time I'm not comfortable letting anyone see me with a 4-in serrated tanto in the city.

People in Canada in general DO NOT like "weapons".
 
I have never had a problem carrying a folding Buck Kalinga or a Buck 110 on my belt in Toronto or anywhere in Canada for that matter. My only concern are the knife ban talks going on in the city of Edmonton, but otherwise Canada is knife friendly. Folders on the belt in cities=okay. Fixed blades in rural areas=okay.
Enjoy your visit to Canada.
 
wizzard1717 said:
That is a pretty general statement, what is it based on. Just out of curiosity
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The law in Canada is generally hostile to the possession or use of "weapons" by civilians, and by our crazy idea that we have a right to self defence. There have been numerous posts here demonstrating that both these propositions are true.
 
Bufford said:
I have never had a problem carrying a folding Buck Kalinga or a Buck 110 on my belt in Toronto or anywhere in Canada for that matter. My only concern are the knife ban talks going on in the city of Edmonton, but otherwise Canada is knife friendly. Folders on the belt in cities=okay. Fixed blades in rural areas=okay.
Enjoy your visit to Canada.
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As I said, the Edmonton knife ban appears to have been scrapped. Even the m ayor who introduced it admits it would solve nothing and has dropped the idea....for now.


I sort of want a Cold Steel Spartan. What a ridiculous knife.

I'm pretty sure that would qualify as a weapon, but why?

I would have no intention of using it as a weapon.

:D
 
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