European knife law guide

[malthus101]

My proposal:

Anyone should be able to carry any kind of knife, for any reason they like.

As long as they don't threaten anyone else with it, or cut/attack/kill them with it, no crime has been committed.

Man would this make the world more simple and rational.

 

[spict]

So, I was thinking about the research done on knife laws in the US and the studies compiled by people like Evan Nappen and Blade Forums member ‘glistam.’ I started thinking it would be cool if someone did the same on the laws for all 44 European countries.

From research I’ve been able to do, here’s a list I’ve compiled of European countries where possession of switchblade/automatic knives is legal to one degree or another (some have restrictions on carry, blade length, and age to purchase).

- Finland


Still trying to get clarification on places like Greece, Serbia, Estonia, Latvia, Albania, Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro, Macedonia, etc. They seem to have lots of regulations with regards to firearms but little info exists on knives. Any help would be appreciated.

Hope you guys find this useful. Did my best to be as accurate as possible.

In Finland puukko is a tool. Swing it, you'll have a bad time coming.

 

[Andy the Aussie]

Just a quick tangential question. I am aware of what is legal/not and when a knife can be carried in England, are there any specific laws/requirements shipping a small fixed blade bird/trout knife to the UK ? Believe not but do not wish to cause my friend an issue with a gift.

Thanks in advance.