Is it legal to carry this Swiss Army Knife in the UK (link) ?
Posted: October 12th, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Questions | Tags: amazon co uk, amp, camping, qid, s sports, sr 1, swiss army knife, trip with my dad, Victorinox | 2 Comments »I’m under 18 and going a camping trip with my dad. Was going to buy a swiss army knife just incase we get lost, but is it legal? I live in the uk
(this is the one im buying if it helps-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-1370300-Army-Knife-Climber/dp/B0001GS18Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sports&qid=1275844017&sr=1-1
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Yes, because it has a short blade and it is hidden in the grip and not a flick knife.
It is always legal to carry a knife around with you, most chefs do that.
You go just in the shop buy a knife and carry it home. It is illegal to carry firearms without a licence.
I don’t think Swiss army knives are a problem. Just keep it concealed use it for what it was designed to be used for i.e. camping and you shouldn’t have any problems. If the police notice you threatening people with it then they might have something to say.