Bushdog wrote:, lock-blade knives should also be the norm.
Bushdog wrote:When I was growing up, there was hardly any such thing as a locking knife - we managed to do all tasks with them.
I have myriad scars on my fingers to prove it!!!
I tend to agree that in a society that accepts the need for sound moderators on the basis of safety to the user, lock-blade knives should also be the norm.
Cottontail killer wrote:My everyday carry is a sog ageis no exactly uk leagal but used every day never the less. also have a leatherman multitool,Axe and machete in the car (I took the chainsaw out a few weeks ago)
Paul
Yessir wrote:It will happen to anyone if they use one enough .
TJC wrote:What is EDC knife law in the UK ? Am i right in thinking blade sub 3 inches, no assisted opening and no locking mechanism or is that plain wrong ?
Beer Hunter wrote:TJC wrote:What is EDC knife law in the UK ? Am i right in thinking blade sub 3 inches, no assisted opening and no locking mechanism or is that plain wrong ?
The Criminal Justice Act of 1998 allows an exemption whereby, without reason, you may carry a knife with a blade length (cutting edge) of 3.0" or less as long as it is capable of folding.
The opening mechanism can be assisted, but not automatic (i.e. push button).
There is nothing written in law that prevents a locking mechanism, but there was a test case some time back where the judge ruled that the locking mechanism effectively made the knife a non-folder when in use (well, duh, yea) and therefore not considered eligible under the exception. Therefore it is illegal to carry a lock or fixed blade knife in a public place, unless you have a good reason to do so - shooting or fishing activities are good reasons for example, but only if you are on your way to / from taking part in them.
Kev.
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