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Help with travel knife on Germany - UK Trip
- Thread starter Bors
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Well once you leave the plane you won't run into any troubles in germany. In most places you can carry anything (fixed, folder, two-handed battle sword, whatever).
One small restriction is that automatic knives may not have a blade length of more than 3.3" (8.5 cm). Another restriction is that you may not go to public events, e.g. an annual fair, with knives that can be considered to be mainly a "weapon" (usually that refers to two edged blades like daggers or larger blades). For large political meetings special rules apply, you may not carry any edged tool or weapon there.
In a nutshell: You won't run into any troubles with any of the knives you mentioned. Hope you have a pleasant time in our country
One small restriction is that automatic knives may not have a blade length of more than 3.3" (8.5 cm). Another restriction is that you may not go to public events, e.g. an annual fair, with knives that can be considered to be mainly a "weapon" (usually that refers to two edged blades like daggers or larger blades). For large political meetings special rules apply, you may not carry any edged tool or weapon there.
In a nutshell: You won't run into any troubles with any of the knives you mentioned. Hope you have a pleasant time in our country
Legally you wont have problems in Germany but be aware that a lot of people here might be scared and feel threatened if you take out a Merlin or Matriarch in public. Be rather carefull with them. Also some discos don't allow knives. So entering a disco even a SAK might get you in trouble
I'm no expert on British law. But I think all locking knives are forbidden. However you see lots of people with SAKs or Leathermans there so I figure these should be ok even if not exactly legal. Ask the General he's a forumite from the UK and knows the laws.
I'm no expert on British law. But I think all locking knives are forbidden. However you see lots of people with SAKs or Leathermans there so I figure these should be ok even if not exactly legal. Ask the General he's a forumite from the UK and knows the laws.
Here are three shops I can recommend:
Hoerning u. co. (close to the central station)
Lilienstr 2-8
20095HH
Odins Klinge (Pretty big selection, including Microtech and Mission)
Gärtnerstr 24
20253 HH
Globetrotter Ausrüstung (Excellent Outfitter for all sorts of outdoor activities)
wiesendamm 1
22305 HH
Take care,
Tobse !
Hoerning u. co. (close to the central station)
Lilienstr 2-8
20095HH
Odins Klinge (Pretty big selection, including Microtech and Mission)
Gärtnerstr 24
20253 HH
Globetrotter Ausrüstung (Excellent Outfitter for all sorts of outdoor activities)
wiesendamm 1
22305 HH
Take care,
Tobse !
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it was the first time I carried NO knives at all.
I read an article about a newspaper seller who used a ordinary pocket knife and was arrested.
I was on a train and saw a beverage seller with a sak waiter.
I would be careful about using one at all.
good luck
chris
Ps don't eat the food :barf: in england :barf:
I read an article about a newspaper seller who used a ordinary pocket knife and was arrested.
I was on a train and saw a beverage seller with a sak waiter.
I would be careful about using one at all.
good luck
chris
Ps don't eat the food :barf: in england :barf:
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Last I heard, the law in the UK was that pocket knives must e non-locking with blades under 3". Larger and locking knives can be carried if one can give a reason (self-defense is not acceptable) for carry. I think that as a tourist, unless you are going hunting or camping, you better stick to small slipjoints. I have been to the UK twice and I had no problems carrying a SAK Electrician.
