Importing Knives in Canada

[calypso]

I live in Canada, and I just purchased a Swiss Army Knife from a US dealer (it is a collecible kind, with a Star of David on it instead of a cross, an dI have been looking for one for a long time). My question is -- is it going to get seized by Canada Customs at the border? Is bringing in a knife to Canada though mail-order legal?
Thanks,
Paula

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Bringing knives into Canada by mail order is legal. The Victorinox Star of David Classic is not going to alarm the Customs guys.

Or I'll have to run up there and straighten them out!

(Nice little knife. I've got one on my keychain.)

 

[calypso]

Cool -- I can;t wait to get mine. I've not been able to find on here in Canada.

- Paula

 

[rev_jch]

should not be a problem, I have sent knives there myself with no bad results yet.

 

[Dr. Thor]

The main thing Customs doesnt like are tactical folders, which are opened rapidly. When shipping those, make sure the pivot is really tightened down. With a slip joint or fixed blade, there should be no problem.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

A SAK won't be a problem. Some Canada Customs agents have been confiscating knives that in my opinion do not fit the definition of a restricted or prohibited weapon, but I have never heard of a SAK being seized.