UK Knife Law?

The knife has never been in my tool box, the argument is that if it was in my tool box I could use a chisel or some such other sharp item and not need a knife.
The idea of the knife in the back pocket is its always there when I want it.

Whether digging out splinters after work in the pub, or cutting up an apple as Pal says.
Who was it said the "law is an ass":D

 

:oSorry...I was confused by the smell of 'muck' as he got back into his van:D

 

As long as it is a "FOLDING" pocket knife with a blade less than 3.5 inches which does not lock then you are OK

Jack McH

 

Apart from the law
I also think that it is a lot to do with age and where you are inclusive of the law

I have had a pocket knife since I was about five
I used to use it to sharpen my Scribe to write on the slate at school (TRUE)
In the RN I had a BIG KNIFE on my belt tool of the trade, but when ashore it was changed for my pocket knife

Then as an engineer I still had my pocket knife, I worked in pubs and casinos discoteques night clubs and the alarm always went off on entry and the bouncers passed me as I was working and over the age of 40
If I was going into the nightclub aged 25 dressed up to attract the ladies then I think the carrying of my pocket knife would be a no no

Now sixty years on I still carry my pocket knife, I sharpen loads of pencils, and even remove some boy scouts from horses hooves
I use it so much, slicing paper opening envelopes and seed packets so a pocket knife is part of my life

I still have my "Pussers Dirk" in its sheath but owning it is illegal, it was part of my life for 22 years so it stays where it is
I also have my "Commando Knife" issued but never used, illegal to own but somewhere safe

I had to hand in my SLR SMG and 9mm Browning :-(

I am pleased that my Grandson aged 8 has a 2" folding pocket knife, he uses it to cut string, and generally boys stuff, a sensible responsible child with both parents present

I expect the Scouts now have a balsa wood staff, and a plastic replica boy scouts sheath knife :-)

$eity I ramble on don't I :-)

Jack McHammocklashing (leathal agent x )

 

Pete I think your dead right about having a knife on you all time especially a folding one. Would defeat the purpose of the utility knife it it was forever locked up. I don't carry a knife but only because I don't need one. If I go mushroom picking I use scissors which I just think are easier. My scissors are legal but just as dangerous as a knife.
There is no common sense in the law. Knifes should only be ilegal to people that wear trackies and spit as they walk with their hands down there pants.

 

100% Agree with you there Hydrogen

 

Here's a really cheap legal knife for only £1.79 delivered from Amazon:

Draper DIY Series 08698 13-Function Pocket Knife: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

I bought 2 of these a while ago when they were £1.80 each and they are a real bargain. They go out of stock or up in price very quickly so you have to order them very quickly.

 

I am not quite sure what the problem is. From what I see on television, even if you are caught with it whilst driving a stolen car with no license or insurance under the influence of cocaine, you will still be let off.

 

A yard of Nylon fishing line with a two inch wooden peg at each end
Is more lethal and deadly than a knife

Jack McH