traveling NYC to canada on train - knife laws?

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gnius

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I am going to be traveling to Montreal via Amtrak. Just wondering if someone knows what the real rules are for bringing a knife on the train, as well as into Canada (and back into the US).

I can't really get a concrete idea from ANY of the rules and regulations I've read thus far.

Canadian knife laws are notoriously vague and self-recursive. Under the definition of "prohibited weapons" there are the usual suspects (gravity knives, automatics, large knives, and firearms) plus "any other prohibited weapons". What the hell?

I am wondering if it would be better to just go without for a few days...

P.S. I normally carry either a spyderco tenacious or a kershaw skyline deep in a pocket, to comply with NYC laws.
 
gnius said:
P.S. I normally carry either a spyderco tenacious or a kershaw skyline deep in a pocket, to comply with NYC laws.
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I'd say keep it in your pocket while in public...if no one sees it, no one complains.

Or do you have to go thru metal detectors, etc, just like at the airport??
If so, leave the good ones at home and pack something "confiscatable" in your bag.
 
In Canada you shouldnt have any problems ,with something like a Delica , or a Sebbie . Just keep the pivots tight . A SAK will not cause a stir . Do not say the magic word "self defence " . Dont know nuffink about Amtrack .

Chris
 
In Canada, as long as it's not specifically prohibited, and you maintain that it is expressly a tool and not for defense, just about anything goes. Even assisted openers are good to go! :thumbup:

Just don't ask about the gun laws... :thumbdn:
 
Everywhere I've taken amtrak for there are no metal detectors or anything. They don't even check your bags before you get on. I've taken everything from my 2.5 inch gerber folder to my 14inch fixed blade on the trains with nary a word.
 
When customs asks you if you are carrying any weapons. say no. if they search you or your bag and find your knife. just tell them "it's my pocketknife"


At no time should you give the impression that you believe your knife is a weapon, or that you would have the propensity or inclination to use it as such.
 
Usually you will be fine if you play the word game . Just dont loose points by saying the W word or that nasty SD word. All bets are off if you actually do something nasty .

Chris
 
I appreciate your answers. I didn't know whether I'd be flying back, so I didn't take a knife... and of course I needed a blade like 3-4 times while I was in Canada.

In retrospect, I could've easily carried one.
 
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