UK Knife Regulations

[Andy Macfarlane]

lol....

[Newt]

Sheep get nervous at the sound of a zip <_>

 

Hmmmm. Ours don't.

 

 

 

Different breed maybe?

[Huge_Vitae]

Not just the UK for "locking blades" though Newt......

 

From Wikepedia.......

 

"In the USA

 

Knife laws vary tremendously. In Texas, for example, individuals may carry knives openly or concealed so long as they are single-edged, and are not daggers, switchblades, or gravity knives (balisong legality is questionable — there have been convictions). In some other States, fixed-blade knives are banned, open carry is banned, and sometimes concealed carry of anything except pocket knives is banned. Cities have ordinances further restricting these laws; in San Antonio, TX, it is a violation to carry a folding knife having a locking blade. In some metro areas such as Washington, D.C., going into office buildings or museums, or simply loitering, carrying even small 3" folding knives can be problematic. Other restricted areas in the U.S. include court buildings, federal property (the latter of which technically has a limit of 2.5 inch blades) and public school grounds."

[nursejudy]

I have been suprised reading this thread.My dad always carried a penknife but comming from Sheffield that might be expected!!!!I

 

I have his old knife in my handbag now...it has blades at each end that pull out.I also have a lovely bone handled knife forerunner of a Swiss Army knife about 5"" long ,just checked my bag,there is a small fruit knife that was Mum's ,2 syringes and 2pairs of surgical scissors.......