ZT 0301 in Canada?

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tjlescher

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All,

I'm the proud owner of a new 0301 :D. Yes, it is all that.

I'm off to do some fishing in Canada and was wondering if it is okay to have this knife there. I'm not really worried about carry since I'll be pretty remote but how about just bringing it in? Anyone know if I'd have any issues?

Thanks,
T.J.
 
Hey tj! welcome to the forum!

Glad you like the 0301. It's a horse, isn't it? :D

As for your question specific to carrying it into Canada, I'm afraid I can't help you. There are some regulars on this forum that can answer your question, or I would post it in the Knife Laws forum here or the Canadian Connection here, eh?

I hope this helps!
 
The knife itself is fine once you are in Canada, but crossing the border with it might be a risk. The border guards often ask if you are in possession of any weapons. And trust me, they consider any kind of knife to be a "weapon" whether you consider it a tool or not. And unfortunately, any type of knife that can be "flicked" open or a switchblade is illegal. And unfortunately, most border guards aren't educated enough to tell the difference between an auto and an AO, so I have a feeling they would probably take it away, and chances are you'd never see it again.

I just wouldn't risk it. I'd just bring up an SAK or a cheap fixed blade. Chances are they'll be fine with either of those, and if they do take it away, it won't be a huge loss.
 
What about taking the spring out of the liner so it wont "flick" open, and then when you cross just put it back in??? Dumb idea??
 
I live in Montreal Canada, and have the 0301, and I believe to legally be allowed to carry it (knife 2"blade+) on you, you need a specific reason for needing it. So if you will be doing fishing/camping it is ok to carry it. So keep in the bags until you get to where your going, cause you have a reason for needing a knife.
 
If you're driving, put it under your seat. If you're flying, zip-tie it closed and tuck it in nice and deep.
 
I have an Offset that I use as an EDC and it's certainly legal here in Canada. It's been across the border with me several times and has never been an issue. As some of these fine folks said, it may be a case of getting on uneducated border guard on a bad day, but my experience has always been a positive one. You could always just ask them to call a local Canadian knife store and verify that they are sold in Canada
 
Back a couple of years ago I had a Spyderco Calypso Jr. (small knife with two inch blade) confiscated under the "flick knife" rule. There may be one or two reasonable border guards out there but I'd bet the vast majority would be proud to take your knife off your hands.

If you keep the pivot insanely tight, as in so tight that the knife is a pain to open with two hands, then you should be ok. Thankfully the ZT knives have the handy nut on the end of the pivot pin, so adjustments on the go should be pretty easy, just bring along a wrench or borrow one from a buddy once you're in the country. Most people outside cities are pretty relaxed about this sort of thing, it's just the zombified government officials you need to worry about.
 
To follow up, I decided not to take my brand new 0300. The thought of potentially losing it was a big deterrent. In hindsight, the border guys never even asked but to those out there that travel internationally make sure you have plenty of documentation that your spouse have given permission for you to take your children to cross the border. I learned my lesson last year and I was well prepared.

So I ended up taking my old Spydie Endura and new Sketelool. The Skeletool was great and i ended up EDC'ing it. The blade on that thing is crazy sharp.

Best to all,
T.J.
 
vpsaline said:
I live in Montreal Canada, and have the 0301, and I believe to legally be allowed to carry it (knife 2"blade+) on you, you need a specific reason for needing it. So if you will be doing fishing/camping it is ok to carry it. So keep in the bags until you get to where your going, cause you have a reason for needing a knife.
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Unless Montreal has unique laws, you do NOT need a specific reason for carrying a folding knife; just remember that it is a TOOL.
Have valid tool type uses in mind though, like cutting seatbelts, cutting sandwiches, opening boxes and envelopes, etc.
AND it helps if there are a few "use marks" on it as well.:)
 
stabman said:
Unless Montreal has unique laws, you do NOT need a specific reason for carrying a folding knife; just remember that it is a TOOL.
Have valid tool type uses in mind though, like cutting seatbelts, cutting sandwiches, opening boxes and envelopes, etc.
AND it helps if there are a few "use marks" on it as well.:)
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My biggest fear would be of our guys (U.S.) "relieving" me of it before letting me back into the states. :rolleyes:






What? Is my tin-foil hat on too tight? Ya never know, ya never know...
 
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