Posting knives to the UK.

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I've bought several knives in the USA and had them sent over to the UK. No problem, though sometimes I have to pay some customs/sales duty.

I've just bought, for a friend, a benchmade on ebay. The chap is having problems sending it. Its been returned once.

What is the best way/cheapest way to send a folder/knife to the UK? Which carrier is the best/easiest?

Has anyone had any similar problems?

Thanks.
 
Reasons:

UPS: said they wouldn't ship that type of knife.
USPS: said he had to prove he was a knife dealer.

The knife in question is a Bencjhmade Spike, linerlocker.

I don't know why he had to tell them what was in the package.
 
I think your chances will be better in TGB&U.

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Have him to ship it USPS global priority small envelope (5.00)
Mark the custums tag as gift,hand tool,with a low value.
 
u812 said:
Have him to ship it USPS global priority small envelope (5.00)
Mark the custums tag as gift,hand tool,with a low value.
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I've sent several items marked "used garden tools" to the U.K. as gifts, which I suppose the recipient could have used for duties other than gardening. ;)
 
Yup just do that and it will be fine. I sent a collapsable baton to the UK, wrapped it really crappy (so it doesnt look like a commercial item) and listed it as a Motorcycle suspension strut :)

I find Americans are paranoid about insurance and labels, is your PO so bad? I have been sending things all over the world and never lost a thing.

As far as customs are concerned, lying is the best policy.
 
As far as lying to customs is concerned, if they do find out, OUCH. Just don't call it a "Benchmade Spike stiletto style stabbing knife" :eek:

Calling it "cutlery" is legitimate without raising eyebrows. Go with u812's suggestion -- USPS Global Priority. Whichever USPS rep said he had to prove he was a knife dealer was an idiot.

But ... see www.vistaprint.com and get yourself a bunch of nice-looking business cards. If anyone wants to know why I have a bag full of knives on the way to a show, or I'm selling or trading or shipping knives by mail, mine says
Esav Benyamin
patron of edged tools

(followed by my name, address, phone, and email)​
 
" I sent a collapsable baton to the UK, wrapped it really crappy (so it doesnt look like a commercial item) and listed it as a Motorcycle suspension strut"

That's great! :D
 
u812 said:
Have him to ship it USPS global priority small envelope (5.00)
Mark the custums tag as gift,hand tool,with a low value.
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Ditto..

To Portugal allways works (at least with small packages.. :( )



Jose:)
 
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