What can us Canadians do about the customs crackdown?

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Since any change in US legislation might someday spread north, or at the very least affect what knives I can get my hands on.
Thanks for any info.
 
We beat them to it. Our customs rules regarding what constitutes an automatic knife are a crap shoot. I think they have a giant centrifuge and get it at about 7 g to try and open the blade up. If they can flick it open its illegal in to come across Canada. Thats why the good U.S. retailers will tighten the pivot for their Cdn customers before sending out.

Regarding sparks message, which is great that he sent out to keep us informed. But having other nationals speak to the U.S. government is fanning the fire. Best thing to do is stay out of it. Wright a letter to your MPP and MP letting them know your feelings about Canada's knife laws and its customs approach. Don't talk about the legislation in the states.
 
WongKonPow said:
Hmm, I never knew that, I've only ever ordered fixed blades from down south.
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Yeah, it can blow trying to get folders across.
I've known of people getting folders disallowed which are readily available for sale IN Canada.
MUCH safer ordering fixed blades.
 
Ive never had a problem getting folders accross the border. Just make sure the pivot is tightened.
 
I guess I'm one of the lucky ones too then because pretty much all of my recent knife purchases, folders included, have been ordered from US etailers and so far I've received them all.
This includes my Spyderco Salt1, Endura4, Ladybug Salt, Jester, Benchmade Mini Grips, Ritter Mini Grip, Fallkniven U2 and F1, RAT RC-4, RC-6 and Izula plus several others.
Several of these purchases, the seller did tighten the pivot screw for me.
 
what about shipping it in two different packages? One for the blade and the other for the handle? Would that work?
 
I've ordered ~10 knives from the states, including a few AOs.

Never had any problems :confused:
 
I too have ordered several folders from the US and have yet to experience any difficulties with Border Services.

It is important to be aware of the rules, and when considering a cross border purchase, understand there is a chance/risk/possibility that Border Services may seize the item if they determine it doesn't meet the legal requirements for entry into Canada.

Be informed, enter the transaction with your eyes open, and request the seller snug the pivot. That is about all you can do.

And in response to the OP. I would have to agree that we, as Canadians, have no business getting involved. Sit tight and see what shakes out.

Kevin
 
vpsaline said:
what about shipping it in two different packages? One for the blade and the other for the handle? Would that work?
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Most of the time, no. I don't think a seller will disassemble a knife, as it most likely would void any warranty. The other thing is that even parts for knives that are covered by these laws are going to be suspect as well.

I've got a bunch of knives of all types I don't use, and was going to sell, but I'm holding on to them to see what happens here.

thx - cpr
 
I've gotten 99% of my folders and fixed blades from the states. It's a crapshoot with the folders, but it's so tempting when you win a folder on ebay for $25 and here the local store is selling the same folder for $100. Even if Customs get's it, I'm still only out $25 which is way less then the $75 I would be out otherwise.
 
I have to say no worries what so ever, US wants to sell to Canadians its good for the economy so they won't bother (ever wonder why American armament is readily available anywhere in the world, its good for the economy, plus at least you know what they are shooting at you with :) ). As for the canucks customs, no worries they are after the custom taxes and try to fight contraband essentially.
 
Same thing we are hopefully going to do next election vote the b@$tards out of office
 
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