fredsredhat   10 #1 Posted March 23, 2011 ive just seen on tv that carrying a knife that locks is illegal and a straightforward prosecution. now my work trousers have some pockets that are almost like a built in work belt and theres that many pockets i forget whats in which pocket. on most days i have at least my pen, a marker and a stanley knife in those pockets, and i regularly forget to take them out to come home. its never something ive given much thought to but after seeing this on tv im a bit worried! could i get done for this or would i have a legitimate excuse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #2 Posted March 23, 2011 I believe the law states less than 3 inch blade and having a reasonable excuse for having on your person, oh, no locking blades either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #3 Posted March 23, 2011 ive just seen on tv that carrying a knife that locks is illegal and a straightforward prosecution. now my work trousers have some pockets that are almost like a built in work belt and theres that many pockets i forget whats in which pocket. on most days i have at least my pen, a marker and a stanley knife in those pockets, and i regularly forget to take them out to come home. its never something ive given much thought to but after seeing this on tv im a bit worried! could i get done for this or would i have a legitimate excuse?  Yes you would - your Stanley knife is a tool of your trade and as such you're perfectly entitled to carry it.  As far as I know no working man has ever been nicked for carrying the tools of his trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #4 Posted March 23, 2011 I believe the law states less than 3 inch blade and having a reasonable excuse for having on your person, oh, no locking blades either. stanley knives sort of lock the blade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #5 Posted March 23, 2011 Yes you would - your Stanley knife is a tool of your trade and as such you're perfectly entitled to carry it. As far as I know no working man has ever been nicked for carrying the tools of his trade. its just hassle having to go through the rigmorole of proving it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
medusa   16 #6 Posted March 23, 2011 If carrying a knife which locks is illegal then the tiny blade on my keyring will probably be illegal too, which is just a touch on the daft side. It's just under an inch long and is attached to a teeny weeny Leatherman.  I would imagine that if you use a knife for work and you're travelling to or from work then you've got a good excuse for carrying it, as long as you aren't also travelling tooled up with a burglary kit or carrying rope, gaff tape and condoms etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #7 Posted March 23, 2011 its just hassle having to go through the rigmorole of proving it  I carry an Opinel #7 everytime i head out hiking/camping, it's razor sharp and locks. Luckily for me though, it's rare to see a copper up Kinder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #8 Posted March 23, 2011 or carrying rope, gaff tape and condoms etc. youve been thinking about this a little too much now meds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #9 Posted March 23, 2011 It is perfectly acceptable to carry a knife if you have a reasonable excuse. If I have a six inch woodsman knife on me whilst I'm going to the train station to catch a train to go hiking that's fine. If I'm carrying it into a nightclub that isnt.  Similarly if you have just bought one and are on teh way home from the shop with it, or you are a chef and are going to work with your knife roll, or you are a carpet fitter, etc. All of these are perfectly reasonable reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #10 Posted March 23, 2011 It is perfectly acceptable to carry a knife if you have a reasonable excuse. If I have a six inch woodsman knife on me whilst I'm going to the train station to catch a train to go hiking that's fine. If I'm carrying it into a nightclub that isnt. Similarly if you have just bought one and are on teh way home from the shop with it, or you are a chef and are going to work with your knife roll, or you are a carpet fitter, etc. All of these are perfectly reasonable reasons. but as i said the hassle is in proving what your doing is ok with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #11 Posted March 23, 2011 but as i said the hassle is in proving what your doing is ok with it.  I was actually arrested and fined for carrying a knife, under very dodgy circumstances. I was allowed in the local school yard at night to set up and use my telescope, in with my kit was a small sheath knife, amongst numerous lenses, rolls of film etc.  The police were out with the helicopter hunting a burglar, on searching the school grounds i was attacked by a police dog causing my scope and camera to be knocked over and damaged, around 5 or 6 other police turned up too, the dog handler seemed very apologetic, until i asked for his details as i wanted to claim for damage to my gear, soon as i mentioned it they went through my kit, found the small knife and threw me into a van.  In court i was fined £30 an was told i had no right to compensation as the items were damaged during a rightful arrest, or words to that effect.  So, do try to be nice to any officer who should question you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #12 Posted March 23, 2011 Btw, i've never even had a parking/speeding fine etc etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...