Canada Customs and Axis Locks!

I am a little worried after reading a tribunal finding someone in the thread posted that directly mentioned the ZT0200! It was declared prohibited after failing the flick test and falls in the gravity/centrifugal knife category. I own a ZT0200 and Im sure many others here do, it might be impossible to send it for service without it vanishing on its way back!
 
Most flippers probably run the same risk.. Whether assisted or not.. Just have to have the pivot cranked down all the way and hope for the best.. Benchmade already does that for the knives they send to Canadian dealers... I'd assume ZT does too

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Leon. said:
Most flippers probably run the same risk.. Whether assisted or not.. Just have to have the pivot cranked down all the way and hope for the best.. Benchmade already does that for the knives they send to Canadian dealers... I'd assume ZT does too

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Here's an issue I have: I have a spyderco domino with squished washers, and the flipping action isn't what it should be. I'd love to send it in to get it corrected, but I'm taking a chance as soon as it crosses the border.

If they send it back tight it will be squishing the brand new washers too!

I'm pretty sure spyderco doesn't send these parts out either.

Bah
 
marcus52AR said:
Here's an issue I have: I have a spyderco domino with squished washers, and the flipping action isn't what it should be. I'd love to send it in to get it corrected, but I'm taking a chance as soon as it crosses the border.

If they send it back tight it will be squishing the brand new washers too!

I'm pretty sure spyderco doesn't send these parts out either.

Bah
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ahh that's quite a dilemma..I seriously doubt the washers would be damaged from a one time tightening of the pivot though...also I thought the domino was on bearings not washers..:confused:
 
I was thinking the one time tightening wouldn't be an issue either. It just sucks that I have to consider never getting my knife back if I send it in for repairs.

There's thin washers in between the bearings and the titanium frame (same as the Southard). If the pivot gets over tight they develop a grooved track that add resistance. I've had it almost 2 years and it's seen a ton of use, so it could use a spyderco treatment.
 
One thing you can do is contact the manufacturer and see what they can do. Part of the reason the Aussie laws were changed was industry people being able to explain why certain aspects of the law didn't make sense. Maybe they will adapt their policy and send washers, or maybe they will do something else. But without some direct communication its difficult for them to go to the authorities and say "our customers need X, how can we provide it"
 
Thanks gadgetgeek, I was thinking I should at least try to call them and tell them my situation. It's possible that maybe in theses circumstances they could send the parts and I could just install them.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease as they say. So ya, maybe if Canadian knife nuts argue our side to the right people things will get better.
 
Also, as I've said before, write your federal member, and state that you are not happy with the fact that CBSA seems to write its own laws. They need to be reigned in, and the only way that happens is for people to make noise.
 
These customs officers deserve to be KISSED for being LOYAL SERVANTS OF THE PEOPLE. After reading all of this, I'm inclined to say I LOVE Canada.



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suedeface said:
These customs officers deserve to be shot for being criminals. After reading all of this, I'm inclined to say f#ck Canada.
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Not Canada, the Border.
The problem with the Border is that it doesn't seem to actually be Canada or America.
It's a weird twilight zone where lunacy can abound.
 
There was a bit in the news yesterday. It seems the knives are caught up in a current campaign to stamp out cross border shopping.

They're targeting anything over $20, they're delaying it, adding fees, and just jerking folks around at the behest of the Canadian Retail Council.

This is quite new as I've had a lot of traffic from the USA with no problems prior to this. If it continues I'll have to go back to my plan B of dropping shipping to a US office and doing a yearly trip to self import.
 
I just received my 2nd ''Notice of Detention'' for the second axis lock knife I ordered a month after ordering the first. Neither knife has been tested or even looked at! All they saw was the word ''Knife'' on the packages and it went into the bin of Doom. I am 90% sure both will be seized. The U.S is going to lose a LOT of Canadian business, I certainly won't be buying any other folding knives outside of Canada.:thumbdn:
 
wow that is some crappy news. Maybe I wont sell off my XM18 just yet in fears that I wont be able to get another. Too bad as most my purchases were south of the border. hopefully they don't start on fixed blades next.
 
I waited with a tiny bit of hope to see if the Axis lock knife I ordered would pass Border services ''Tests'' and it did NOT. I just received my notice stating it is an illegal Centrifugal knife and it is prohibited. I have the option of surrendering it for destruction, appealing or arranging a courier return to the origin country. Im letting them scrap it. We might have a real problem getting any cutlery through the border soon.:grumpy:
 
Steely Dan said:
I thought I would order a couple Axis Lock style knives to try out. I tried to have them shipped to me in Canada and quickly found out that Customs does not think too highly of the Axis Lock! I received a notice of Detention, stating my item has been sent for further review. I thought I was pretty clear on Canada's knife laws, it must be a ''Gravity Knife'' issue caused by the blade swinging out freely if the Axis lock is depressed. I don't want to aggravate anyone that lost a pricey knife or two, but has anyone had Axis Lock knives seized by Canada Customs?:confused:
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Everyone here has it wrong. They aren’t illegal to buy in Canada, just to import. The big suppliers don’t get bothered at all, not sure how or why but it’s not an issue for them. That being said, if you attack someone with an axis lock, you’ll get stuck with prohibited weapon charges, because the argument could be made. In which case, if brought to the courts attention could begin the process to change the laws. Any police officer could also confiscate your knife for the same reason. You won’t get charged, but they can take it. It’s stupid I know, but that’s Canada for you.
 
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