Are folding knives legal in the UK?

Basic UK Knife Laws It is illegal for any person to carry a knife in public without having a good reason. Again, a knife with a folding blade that does not exceed 3 inches may be carried. It is illegal for any person to purchase, carry, sell or manufacture any type of knife that is banned in the UK.

Is a folding knife illegal?

This includes a “pocketknife” or “Swiss army knife,” box cutter, or “utility knife.” According to California Penal Code Section 17235, all folding knives are legal in the state and may be concealed as long as they are in the folded position. There is also no restriction on the blade length of a folding knife.

Are lock knives legal UK?

Lock knives are not classed as folding knives and are illegal to carry in public without good reason. Lock knives: have blades that can be locked and refolded only by pressing a button.

Are switchblades illegal UK?

Banned knives and weapons. It’s illegal to bring into the UK, possess, sell, hire, lend or give someone a banned knife, unless a legal exemption applies. Also known as ‘balisongs’. A handle that splits in the middle to reveal a blade.

Are lock knives legal in the UK?

Is it illegal to sell a knife in the UK?

It’s illegal to: sell a knife to anyone under 18, unless it has a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62 cm) or less carry a knife in public without good reason, unless it has a folding blade with a cutting edge 3 inches long or less carry, buy or sell any type of banned knife use any knife in a threatening way (even a legal knife)

Is it illegal to carry a fixed bladed knife?

The actual law was that it was illegal to carry a FIXED bladed knife. CBA to look up the actual case but a barrister succesfully argued that a locking blade is the same as a fixed blade. I am not sure wether the wording of the law was changed or if it’s just that a precedent was set by this case.

Is it illegal to carry a knife in a public place?

Locking folding knives, fixed blade knives and knives longer than 3inches/7.62cm are all illegal for carry in a public place without a further defence It is the duty of the person carrying the knife to know and understand the law – ignorance is not a defence Access land and public footpaths are also public places

What is the legal length of a folding knife in UK?

UK Knife Law Key Points: The legal length for a non-locking, folding blade is 3inches/7.62cm A knife with legal length can still be deemed an offensive weapon if it can perceived as such by someone else Locking folding knives, fixed blade knives and knives longer than 3inches/7.62cm are…