XM Models and Canadian Customs

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Tim709

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Hi everyone,

I've been admiring Hinderer's for a while now, but this is my first post here.

I live in Canada, and from what I can tell the laws on folding knives here are a little ambiguous. I'm hesitant to make the substantial (for me anyways) investment to pick up a Hinderer without knowing that I at least have a very good chance of actually receiving it. I am just wondering if anyone has had any experience (good or bad) with any of the xm models (flipper or non-flipper) clearing Canadian Customs via mail.

Thanks
Tim
 
Hi Tim, I have not sold a Hinderer to someone in Canada but I did sell a Chris Reeves Umnumzaan. They are almost the exact same size. It did take a month for it to get to the buyer other than that there were no problems. I hope this helps. I just got my first XM-18 about 2 weeks ago and I do love it so.
 
I never had any problems with Canadian customs handlers. I have shipped about dozen high end knives to fellow Canadian knife enthusiasts. One dealer I frequently visit is True North Knives (www.truenorthknives.com) and they have an office in Montreal. Neil is really a nice person to chat with and I think he would be able to give the right information about knife restrictions in Canada.

Good luck!
 
My advice would be to ensure 100% delivery,to get the shipper to tighten the "hinge" so that it can't be "flipped" open with the wrist, or have the knife shipped
disassembled?
 
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Canada

Certain knives are designated as 'prohibited weapons' pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada. Section 84(1) defines such knives as "a knife that has a blade that opens automatically by gravity or centrifugal force or by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in or attached to the handle of the knife".[7][8] By law, only those who have been granted exemption by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police via the Canadian Firearms Program are allowed to possess (but not acquire) prohibited weapons.

If one is found to be in unauthorized possession of prohibited weapon by any law enforcement officer, he or she is liable to maximum of 5 years in jail and the weapon being seized. The peace officer can then apply to a provincial court judge for the said weapon to be forfeited and be disposed as he or she sees fit. The import and export of such devices are also strictly regulated and enforced by the Canada Border Services Agency.[9]

Examples of such knives include:[10]
automatic knives such as switchblades
centrifugal knives such as flick knives or butterfly knives;
gravity knives;
Constant Companion (belt-buckle knife)
finger rings with blades or other sharp objects projecting from the surface;
push daggers;
spiked wristbands;

One-handed opening knives have been designated as legal to import by Canada Border Services as long as they don't fall into one of the prohibited categories.

There is no length restriction on carrying knives within the Criminal Code of Canada; the only restriction is for concealed carry.
 
Thanks for the info.

I'll contact Neil, and see if I can get in contact with someone in customs.

Thanks again
Tim
 
I have another questions for you hinderer owners. I've found some stories on the web of customs officials trying their hardest to open folders with a flick of the wrist (centrifical force) and If successful, seizing the knife. Some have suggested tightening the pivot to the point that the blade is very difficult to open with 2 hands, and impossible to flick. Can the pivot on the xm models be tightened enough to accomplish this?

Thanks again
Tim
 
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