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[aznpos531]

lol This thread is starting to look like it belongs in the knife laws forums
I'm glad to see some fellow Canuck knife knuts here. :thumbup:

Personally I've never had any dealings with the police or other peace officers regarding knives. However, my understanding of Canadian law would tend to agree with coyotebc; anything carried with the intent to use as a weapon is illegal. As far as knives go, other than gravity/flick knives and autos, push daggers (handle perpendicular to the blade), shurikens and other throwing knives, belt-buckle knives etc. seem to be illegal as well. However, I highly doubt the police would bother getting a search warrant to search your house on suspected possession of a prohibited device alone. However that being said, if you're already in trouble with the law, they search your house and find said prohibited device, another offense will be added to your charges.

 

[timbit]

Personally I've never had any dealings with the police or other peace officers regarding knives. However, my understanding of Canadian law would tend to agree with coyotebc; ... belt-buckle knives...

When you say belt buckle knives do you mean a fixed blade in a sheath on your belt? Or something different.

 

[aznpos531]

When you say belt buckle knives do you mean a fixed blade in a sheath on your belt? Or something different.

Knives that double as a belt buckle also known as a "Constant Companion". Kind of like how gamblers used to have deringers holstered in their their belt buckles.
Here's an example: http://www.valoisknives.com/beltknives.htm

Here is a more comprehensive list of "prohibited weapons" as defined by the CBSA:

Prohibited Weapons and Devices

If you are a visitor to Canada or a resident of Canada, you cannot import prohibited weapons or devices.
The following weapons are prohibited from entering Canada:

automatic knives such as switchblades;
centrifugal knives such as flick knives or butterfly knives;
gravity knives;
mace or pepper spray designed for use on humans;
nunchaku sticks;
shuriken (throwing stars);
manrikigusari or kusari (fighting chains);
finger rings with blades or other sharp objects projecting from the surface;
Taser and stun guns shorter than 480 mm;
crossbows designed for one-handed use;
crossbows 500 mm or shorter;
Constant Companion (belt-buckle knife);
push daggers;
devices shorter than 30 cm concealing a knife blade (e.g. knife-comb);
spiked wristbands;
blowguns;
Kiyoga or Steel Cobra batons (spring batons);
spring-loaded rigid batons (triggered by a button or lever);
morning stars; and
brass knuckles.

Full article: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5044-eng.html#P002
It should be noted, however, that this only represents the CBSA's interpretation of the Criminal Code of Canada and, as far as the CBSA is concerned, applies to importation of said items. When dealing with something already in the country and in the possession of someone in Canada, interpretation of the law is completely up to the authorities whether it be local police, RCMP or in a court of law. That being said, I doubt the variations in interpretation will be very drastic.

 

[timbit]

Thanks. I've never seen those "constant companions". I can't see that I would really enjoy having a knife like that.

 

[aznpos531]

Thanks. I've never seen those "constant companions". I can't see that I would really enjoy having a knife like that.

Me neither. It seems more of a gimmick than a practical product. Not to mention the horrendous handles on those things and absolutely no mention of the blade steels offered.

 

[timbit]

Yah. I hate gimmicky things. My wife was forever trying to pick up kitchen gadgets, my standard response is...why? I can do it faster and better with my chef knife with less cleanup. She has learned to get the gimmicks when I'm not looking lolol.