Canadian Knife Laws

Interesting little knife. Here's a pic:

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Greetings,
I am a knife collector, I have samuri swords, and a Muslim ceramonial dagger, amongst many other knives, and i was curious Kraut, as to what the Alberta laws say about carrying knives on your person. Obviously, I am not going to be carrying a samuri swrod or anything but just a regular knife. I ask this because I go to college and the deans have told us that we can't display knives or swords in our dorm rooms, and also we can no longer carry knives on our person. I have issue with the latter because I am involved in outdoor classes alot and of course, a knife, as you know is a very useful tool in the outdoors, almost a necessity. I am also wondering in general about the Alberta laws in regards to carrying knives in public, and what is the legal length of a blade you're allowed to carry on your person.
Any light you can shed on this matter would be greatly appreciated, thank you for taking your time to post hereand answer our questions.
 
Hi guys,
I live in Ontario, and was wondering about double-edge knives in Canada.

I am planning to get a Sting (http://www.knifezone.ca/crkt/russell.htm) as I hate to be without a knife (survival, and first aid) and I don't like most folders.

Would a cop automatically see this as a weapon because it's black and double-edged?

Thanks.
 
jeremyace said:
Hi guys,
I live in Ontario, and was wondering about double-edge knives in Canada.

I am planning to get a Sting (http://www.knifezone.ca/crkt/russell.htm) as I hate to be without a knife (survival, and first aid) and I don't like most folders.

Would a cop automatically see this as a weapon because it's black and double-edged?

Thanks.
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jeremyace, you can read up on Canadian Knife Laws in this thread. The Criminal Code doesn't specifically ban double-edged or black knives. What this means is that the LEO won't automatically seize the knife as a "prohibited weapon".

But, here's where the fun begins. Depending on the situation, the LEO can still call it a "weapon", and you're in trouble. A 2" SAK tucked in your sock will get you in trouble in the Club District; while a 2' machete up at the cottage could be ignored.

It's all a question of intent. If the LEO thinks you intend to use the knife for anything illegal (eg: protection, self-defense, armed robbery, B&E, etc), he's well within his rights to call your tool a weapon, and throw you in the hoosegow.

Bottom line, no one can say for certain whether a LEO would see the Sting as a weapon. It depends on the circumstances of the search and how well you can convince the LEO that a dagger is utilitarian.

Welcome to BladeForums, eh!
 
DonTomas said:
jeremyace, you can read up on Canadian Knife Laws in this thread. The Criminal Code doesn't specifically ban double-edged or black knives. What this means is that the LEO won't automatically seize the knife as a "prohibited weapon".

But, here's where the fun begins. Depending on the situation, the LEO can still call it a "weapon", and you're in trouble. A 2" SAK tucked in your sock will get you in trouble in the Club District; while a 2' machete up at the cottage could be ignored.

It's all a question of intent. If the LEO thinks you intend to use the knife for anything illegal (eg: protection, self-defense, armed robbery, B&E, etc), he's well within his rights to call your tool a weapon, and throw you in the hoosegow.

Bottom line, no one can say for certain whether a LEO would see the Sting as a weapon. It depends on the circumstances of the search and how well you can convince the LEO that a dagger is utilitarian.

Welcome to BladeForums, eh!
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Thanks a lot for the reply. Glad to know for the future that carrying double-edge knives is not legally a problem.

Common sense is telling me that carrying the sting will cause me more trouble than it's worth with it being double-edged and black. The size of it might help, but I really don't feel like tap dancing with a LEO. ;-)

It's a shame as it's such a solid knife.

Welcome to BladeForums, eh!
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Haha, thanks very much for the welcome. I finally found a forum full of my people! I am home...

-Jeremy
 
Hey there, new to the forum. :)

Whats the chances of edc of a Emerson fixed blade Karambit?
 
Do anyone knows what happen if someone ships you an illegal knife (let's say a switchblade). I live in Montréal. Would they automaticaly confiscate it and bring my ass to court?
 
In the interests of preventing prison overcrowding...

Canadian Knife Laws

Fixxer:
Fixed Blade Knives as Tools: OK
Knives as Weapons: NO
Brass Knuckles: NO
Ultra-Weapon-y Tiger-Claw-y EKI Karambit with finger holes: Do you honestly think an average urban LEO is gonna let you declare this as an EDC Tool and walk away? Really?


Mangecoeur:
Switchblades: NO
When the fine folks at Customs find it, they'll confiscate it. Dunno if they'll sic the Mounties on you, but do you really want to risk it?
Shipping within Canada, Customs couldn't care less. But don't worry, your friendly neighborhood cops still care about you and your illegal knives. If they find it, start hoarding smokes, coz you'll need 'em.

Assisted Openers: Not Clearly Defined in Law, YET. Doesn't mean the man won't haul your ass in if the AO falls in any other prohibited category.


As always, local laws vary. IIRC, Quebec laws are a mess. There was a thread over here somewhere within the last couple of months with Montreal laws. Look around the Knife Laws and Canadian Connection sub-forums.
 
I've got family in the Toronto area. We've visited them numerous times, I always had either a Benchmade Stryker or Axis folder, and it's never been discovered so no chance to test the waters yet.

Would an Emerson CQC-7 with a 3.3" tanto blade be a problem if discovered in Ontario? I am a state licenced first responder, and a certified red cross trainer, if that makes any difference. My usual justification for the knife is an emergency tool, which has worked with every US cop I've ever come across. I know that their procedures at the border are changing soon, becoming much more strict.

What do you think?
 
357Wheelgunner said:
I've got family in the Toronto area. We've visited them numerous times, I always had either a Benchmade Stryker or Axis folder, and it's never been discovered so no chance to test the waters yet.

Would an Emerson CQC-7 with a 3.3" tanto blade be a problem if discovered in Ontario? I am a state licenced first responder, and a certified red cross trainer, if that makes any difference. My usual justification for the knife is an emergency tool, which has worked with every US cop I've ever come across. I know that their procedures at the border are changing soon, becoming much more strict.

What do you think?
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I EDC a '15 almost everyday. So far, no trouble. Your '7 would be legal as long as it's a tool, and you stick to that story. Just keep the pivot too tight to flick. I've never actually driven across the border, so I can't comment on that.
 
DonTomas said:
Fixxer:
Fixed Blade Knives as Tools: OK
Knives as Weapons: NO
Brass Knuckles: NO
Ultra-Weapon-y Tiger-Claw-y EKI Karambit with finger holes: Do you honestly think an average urban LEO is gonna let you declare this as an EDC Tool and walk away? Really?
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I was thinking the same thing but wanted some confirmation on my thoughts. I think it would be a slick box opener and work great for stripping 1/0 cables for car audio, etc... I think I'll stick to my leatherman charge but still might buy one for home/hunting/camping use.
 
just my 2 cents but , aslong as u declare your knife as a tool your fine. i just say wear a knife in context of where your going. a folding knife will be less appealing for attention then say a 16 inch hunting knife on your side walking through town/mall etc... canadian laws for self defence are crap as well. its a human right to bare arms period, government officials should not impose their own self insecurities and make them into laws, its unethical and unjust. nowadays more and more people are dieing from zero protection because they are afraid of the law, its pathetic. but i have been carring a knife on me everyday practically for 10 years, no trouble, etc.. . hell fists are deadly weapons perhaps we should all wear hand cuffs lol, and more people die from kitchen knives then any other knife, maybe restrictions should be on them lol. also ciggerettes kill like over 20,000 people a year but yet they are not banned? hmm greed of revenue i smell here. how many people actually die from knives a year 5-20 in canada, if that lol. we have some of harshest gun laws but yet switzerland has practically none and have a lower crime rate lol go figure. all in all the way i see it, is government sees citizens unarmed easier to control then armed ones. " A gun,fist,leg,mind,knife,sword etc.. are not dangerous, but its only the type of person who makes them dangerous" only if the government could see that and stop treating law abiding citizens ( like me and i assume they rest of you on here ^_^ ) like criminals. but enjoy your knives guys and collect/use away. ^_^
 
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