Legally carrying a knife?

[KRUSTYMAN]

What is the legal situation regarding knives. I've always carried a gerber multitool and sometimes I varry a penknife. What is the legal length of blade I can carry as an adult? TIA

[JonnyBoy12]

Interesting story there, ubasses! Where did he get this licence from then, I wonder? What about knife throwers in a circus then? Do they have to have a licence for their knives even though they can be used for no practical purpose?

[Buenchico]

For Starbuckone:
The legislation on 'bladed articles' only refers to 'public places' (and to 'school premises') so, under that legislation your kitchen knives remain legal whiler they're still in your house.

However, if an intruder was to break into your home tonight and then grab one of those knives (before being apprehended half way up the stairs on his way to attack you), he'd be guilty of being in possession of an offensive weapon (even though it was still on private property). The same would apply if you grabbed one of your knives to attack a visitor to your home.

Sweet dreams ;-)

Chris

[karenmac60]

Ooh, can I Al, can I? ;)

[carlton23]

Chris: Oo`er, I`m a naughty boy then.

[seadogg]

Have to bear in mind that it may be different in other countries. I was detained in Canadian airport with a pocket knife and had to explain we were fresh from camping in the Rockies, when the guy let me go

[jd_1984]

I think - 3.5 inch blade and a legitimate reason for carrying such if asked by a police or duly authorised officcer. Locking/Flick/Butterfly knives etc are illeagal no matter what the size of the blade.