What knives are legal in France?

According to the legislation pocketknives are considered to be bladed weapons. Traditionally, in France, an individual was allowed to carry a pocketknife if the blade was not larger than the palm of your hand – even though there is no logical reasoning behind this once widely accepted rule.

What knives are legal in Europe?

Otherwise a reasonable reason is required. Generally forbidden are automatic and semi-automatic knives, throwing knives, butterfly knives and fixed knives with a parry bar. Knives disguised as objects are also prohibited. In general, you should not carry anything concealed.

Is it legal to carry a Swiss Army knife in France?

In France, any knife of any blade length with a fixed blade, or a folding blade with a locking system, falls into unregulated Category D weapon (armes de catégorie D en vente libre). Since “reasonable size” knives are merely tolerated in most circumstances, authorities may summarily confiscate it.

Can knife go through customs?

In 2001 TSA (Transport Security Agency) stepped up their security, and now all items that can be used as weapons are banned from cabin luggage, including knives. This means that you can freely pack them inside your carry-on, personal item, or bring them in your pocket when going through airport security.

Can you ship knives to France?

Most countries do not have any restrictions when it comes to sending cutlery to another country. If you want to send a knife internationally, and this knife belongs to a cutlery set, or it is a kitchen knife, the most important thing is to prepare the package carefully.

Are knives legal in Germany?

German Knife law provides some funny details. It is illegal to carry a 5 inch kitchen knife but you can legally carry any bad-ass fighting knife as long as the blade length does not exceed the 12 cm (4.72 in.) limit (except Karambits!). There is no restriction on the blade length for most folding knives.

Are Opinel knives legal in France?

French Knife Laws In France, a person may not carry any object that can be used as a weapon. That includes France’s famous Opinel or Laguiole knives, which are national icons and are in the pockets of every third Frenchman.

Can we carry knife in international flight?

Prohibited items in Cabin Baggage: Knives, scissors, Swiss army knives and other sharp instruments. Toy replicas of fire arms and ammunition. Weapons such as whips, nan-chakus, baton, or stun gun. Electronic devices which cannot be switched off.

What can I not send to France?

Prohibited items

• Live animals.
• All live animals, except bees and leeches.
• Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage.
• Live plants, flower bulbs and cut flowers contaminated by parasites considered to be dangerous to crops.
• Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers.

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