Moving to Germany!

Shouldn't have a problem with anything that is legal
I've ordered knives from the Usa without problems
Not sure if you'll have to pay though, I guess not since you are moving?

Where in Germany are you going to be?

 

C-becker is right. Getting knives through customs usually is not a problem if the knives are not prohibited in Germany (e.g. balisongs, push daggers or automatic knives with blades larger than 8cm). Over the years I have ordered a lot of knives and even swords from the US and picked them up from customs without having to face more than a few nosy questions more motivated by personal interest than official policy. I paid the taxes and took my knives home.

Occasionally, however, you might meet the proverbial German bureaucrat who takes pride in making life hard for everybody including law-abing citizens. Then delivery might be delayed until the knives are cleared at a higher level of customs. I remember a case in which a customs officer declared a Brous Blade to be a push dagger - a prohibited item in Germany. It took the customer e few weeks to convince authorities that a hole in a blade does not make for a push dagger but he finally succeeded. However, this is more the exception than the rule.

I hope you are going to have a great time in Germany.

Mike

 

It is now illegal to carry a folding knife in Germany that has a locking blade And can be opened with one hand. However, you can carry a fixed blade if the blade is under 12cm long. Thank the traditional hunters who still wield a fair amount of political clout in places like Bavaria for that exemption.

 

Best of luck in your move, Chris! Glad we got to do business once...you seem like a legit dude :thumbup:

 

Anytime, man! Be safe out there...

 

You MAY carry one-handed-lockblades and fixed blades over 12cm if you have a legal reason, such as camping, hiking etc.
Sadly, legal reason is not clearly defined, so it does depend on the situation (and the mood of the police officer ).
Two-handed openers are not under any length restriction IIRC

You may own a lot of stuff, even if you can't carry it in public.
Forbidden to own are: OTF switchblades, balisongs, push daggers, shuriken, nunchaku, sword canes and some other things I forget.

But small fixed blades or slip-joints are the way to go, and you have chosen two great examples for that

 

Nothing more to add what C_Becker is saying. Germany is nice - never been to another country, except vacation - and I really like it here

Welcome to Germany!

 

That is an understatement! Every time we visit Germany we have a great time. :thumbup: But you'll only enjoy it if you like outstanding beer, food, architecture, nature, history ...

 

Just be careful when putting food in your packs. I was in Hamburg 8 years ago, bought some hot sausages and put them in my backpack. When I got back to my hotel a few blocks away, Some of the juices seeped out of the package and into the bag. The bag still smells of those sausages even today. Everytime I open it up to use it, I end up hungry.

 

An understatement indeed! But in CZ food and beer is also great as well as history and nature... rather similar, just a little different though

May I ask you, the OP, where in Germany you are going to move? It´s a big country, at least for european standards...