Toronto (or Ontario)

thx everyone..
and robin...
i forgot to mention that i do not like blades that have a duo combo on the blade!!
thx anyways...
XD
 
parkmike01 said:
thx guys(or ladies?)...
ummm
know any good LEGAL blades that are under $60?
thx
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Endura, Delica, Griptilian, Leek...those and plenty others for about $60.
AO is okay: switchblade is not.
Daggers are okay to own, but will be construed as weapons if carried.
No length limit for carry, but if the blade is over 4 inches, it will be more difficult to explain it as a tool in the city.
Go look at Warriors and Wonders (a knife website), as they have good prices and selection, and all the knives are legal to own.:thumbup:
 
parkmike01 said:
but what do u mean by making sure i cant flick it?
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If it can be inertially opened, with a flick of the wrist, they'll call it a gravity knife(even though it isn't), and say it's illegal.
If you get a legally bought knife and you find you CAN flick it open, then tighten the pivot till it won't. This means you might have to tighten the pivot enough on some AO knives that the AO won't operate, but it beats an illegal weapons charge.:)
On knives with thumb-studs, thumb-disks and opening holes, tightening the pivot enough generally doesn't make operating the knife too annoying.:thumbup:
 
i use the knifezone.ca alot.....its not the cheapest but its Canadian, so knives will not get lost across customs, their shipping time is low, their customer service is great and there stock is really good from what i have ordered from them.
 
I am an importer and reseller of knives in Canada and a retired police officer. Here are the laws relating to knife laws in Canada. BTW there is no blade length law in Canada. Never, ever, ever tell a LEO that your knife is for protection. Illegal knives are in Para 22 and Legal in Para 23. Cane swords are legal to import but the cane section must be a certain length. Didn't have the length at hand when I wrote this so you'll have to look it up yourself or email me and I will send the entire IMPORTING AND EXPORTING FIREARMS, WEAPONS AND DEVICES to you. Cheers.

“Paragraph (a)” weapons
22. Weapons that fall under paragraph (a) include the following:
(a) Automatic knife (switchblade) – An automatic knife that houses a blade that will open automatically by hand pressure applied to a lever or button in or attached to the handle (but not on the blade) of the knife. The blade is released by pressure on the lever or button, and opens with the assistance of an internal spring or mechanism.
(b) Centrifugal knife (folding knife, butterfly knife, balisong knife) – A centrifugal knife is one that opens automatically through the use of centrifugal force. Centrifugal force may be defined as a force, arising from the body's inertia, which appears to act on a body moving in a circular path and is directed away from the centre around which the body is moving. That is, centrifugal force is established when the blade of the knife may be opened with the flick of the wrist. Note that extra manipulation and a requirement for some skill to release the blade do not prevent a knife from being a prohibited weapon. A balisong or butterfly knife is a form of centrifugal knife with two handles that counter-rotate around the blade such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.
(c) Gravity knife – A gravity knife is a folding knife which may be opened automatically by force of gravity. The knife may be additionally controlled by a lever or button, but typically, applying pressure to such a device and pointing the knife downward will result in the knife’s blade releasing and locking into place.
Exception: The following type of knife does not generally meet the definition of prohibited weapon, and therefore it is not within the purview of TI 9898.00.00. The misuse of this knife may nonetheless be punishable under other laws.
23. Torsion bar assisted-opening knives (folding knife, speed-safe knife, spring-assisted knife) – Folding knives that use an internal “torsion bar” to assist in opening them with one hand. The heart of this opening system is the torsion bar in the handle of the knife. In order to open the knife, the user must apply manual pressure to a thumb stud or other protrusion on the blade, thereby overcoming the resistance of the torsion bar. After the blade is moved partially out of the handle by this manual pressure, the torsion bar takes over.
24. In some cases, torsion bar assisted-opening knives can be opened automatically by gravity or centrifugal force. If this is the case, these knives would fall within the definition of prohibited weapon, and be prohibited under TI 9898.00.00 unless an exemption in that tariff item applies.

Hope this helps
 
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stabman said:
If it can be inertially opened, with a flick of the wrist, they'll call it a gravity knife(even though it isn't), and say it's illegal.
If you get a legally bought knife and you find you CAN flick it open, then tighten the pivot till it won't. This means you might have to tighten the pivot enough on some AO knives that the AO won't operate, but it beats an illegal weapons charge.:)
On knives with thumb-studs, thumb-disks and opening holes, tightening the pivot enough generally doesn't make operating the knife too annoying.:thumbup:
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Unfortunately, on some folders, tightening the pivot is not an option. The pivot is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. Cold Steel's "Voyager" line of folding knives have this feature. I cannot adjust the pivot on my 4" CS "Voyager", which is my EDC knife.
 
just to clarify blades1860

Torsion bar knives are legal!! They are specifically mentioned in the law book, and are not placed under the title of illegal weapons. UNLESS they can be opened without applying pressure to a thumb or finger stud.

here is Memorandum D19-13-2 (page 11) that he is referencing.

http://www.knifezone.ca/D19-13-2-e.pdf
(thanks knifezone)
 
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