Carry laws in england

wampyr · Oct 1, 2000

G'day
A couple of Q's:
1) I'm Looking at going over to the uk next year for a few months. Anyone know the knife laws over there????

2) Would anyone know any sites where they have any hidden weapons, ie knife in a pen etc.....been searching the net but not doing a good job in finding anything.

Also, hope you all enjoyed the olympic's...aussie, aussie, aussie

donovan · Oct 1, 2000

Welcome to the forums, Wampyr. If you use the search feature for this forum you will find a lot of info on this topic, including links to the actual law so you can have a go at deciphering it for yourself. The general concensus seems to be that edged weapons are generally frowned upon in the U.K. and probably not worth the potential hassle. A reasonable and mostly agreeable alternative is a Swiss Army style blade. They don't seem to be a problem, at least in my limited experience. Nice to have you here.

Jack

Alberta Ed · Oct 1, 2000

Pick up a blackthorn cudgel... er, walking stick... while you're there and a standard 4" Mora laminated blade... for the picnic kit, spreading cheese, etc... You should be OK. Sad that England has devolved from a world power into a nation of sheep.

aflatfoot · Oct 1, 2000

Commrade Chang and I are working on a new breed of defensive weapon, the "Tactical Spork" . This weapon has great promise for self defense among the Sheeple. For instance:

[1.]Can be used to eat salads and meats
[2.]Can be used to eat pudding (soups not recommended)
[3.]Agressivly serrated edge for food prep or as a last ditch defensive weapon.

The only problem with the "Tactical Spork" is the severe lacerations to the corner of the mouth. We are currently developing the "Tactical Spork Orifice Protector" or "Tee.S.O.P." to remedy this problem.

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EXCUSE ME WHILE I WHIP THIS OUT.
**Blazing Saddles**

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birdie · Oct 1, 2000

I visited the UK last winter and had a discussion with one of the airport security guards. A SAK is favorably looked on as long as it has no locking blades.

nowhere fast · Oct 1, 2000

Wampyr- There is a forum within this site called "European Knife Community". I've noticed that most of the posts there are from English people, I'm sure you'll get the best information from them.
But then I'll bet you knew that already, did'nt you ?

Donald.

Tennessee · Oct 2, 2000

wampyr-I am from the Highlands in Scotland.
I carry knives on hiking trips (at least there is a good excuse for processing it), and a knife collector myself.
If you are coming here as a tourist, I suggest SAK or the Victorinox Swisstool.

For you reference

Knives Acts http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1997/1997021.htm#8
Offensive Weapons Acts http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996026.htm

By the way, the Olympic is great. Thanks you Australia, see ya in Athens.

Irìd Ghibht Dhé Agus An Righ -
"Through the Grace of God and the King"

wampyr · Oct 2, 2000

Looks pretty interesting.....Don't know if it would look very classy with suit and tie!

Originally posted by aflatfoot:
Commrade Chang and I are working on a new breed of defensive weapon, the "Tactical Spork" . This weapon has great promise for self defense among the Sheeple. For instance:

[1.]Can be used to eat salads and meats
[2.]Can be used to eat pudding (soups not recommended)
[3.]Agressivly serrated edge for food prep or as a last ditch defensive weapon.

The only problem with the "Tactical Spork" is the severe lacerations to the corner of the mouth. We are currently developing the "Tactical Spork Orifice Protector" or "Tee.S.O.P." to remedy this problem.

Old Knife Guy · Oct 2, 2000

My way to beat the system--and even feed myself--was to buy a Ka-Bar 'Hobo' knife from Josh at PVK&T. It's all stainless, has a 3.25 inch clip point, locking blade (which got 'spooky' sharp on the Edge-Pro) and a knife and fork. With a ballistic nylon sheath, it was a steal at 20 bucks. I carry it when the Federales won't let me carry anything. And if you need to bribe some wanker beaurocrat or reward a friend, it's darn near disposable. You could give it to an eight year old child and not risk the wrath of his mother, yet open up a mugger like a can of beans.--OKG