Sounds good then, practice with it and see how many people freak out when they think it's a switch blade. It should technically be legal, but don't forget an officer can confiscate anything they consider a weapon, or that you intend to use as a weapon, even if it's legal otherwise, and you might have to go to court to get it back.
But it should be a good pen knife.
Note: Not a Lawyer or Trained in Law. Legal Advice on the Internet is worth what you paid for it.
I think every man should have at least one knife on his person nearly all the time but I've found it's best not to trust knife laws and keep my knives very well concealed.
I reckon all sharp things incl. knives should be illegal. Normal citizens like us are too stupid and dangerous so only our police lords should be allowed to own a sharp thing.
Penalty for stupid normal people owning knives = gas chamber
They aren't not letting you have them, they are not letting you carry them. Difference. I don't see what inherent difference a sub 3" blade with a lock has from a sub 3" blade without a lock, save that safety feature. Having said safety feature doesn't turn it into a weapon any more than not having it magically stops it being designed as a weapon.
All Knives are designed to cut, to do damage. There is a separate list of banned fighting knives. Locks are a safety feature.
I couldn't disagree more, lock knives are no more a weapon than a fixed blade is a weapon. Both can be used as weapons, but so can a blade without the safety feature that is a lock.
I am glad I live in the U.S. so I don't have to give Police a "Good Reason" for carrying what I want, you shouldn't have to have "Justification" for carrying a knife, gun or anything else for that matter, what next screwdrivers, a flashlight that's too big, a walking stick... what a bunch of Bollocks... as you say. They keep chipping away at your rights until you have none left, and turn a Right into a Privilege; what a bunch of Bassackwards Crap...
Generally he would not be traveling through a place with such a policy. If he were, he might be able to persuade the policeman to let it slide, or he might not. It has yet to cause a chef's strike, so I guess it's been not a major issue.
Was this just a chance for you to show everyone your toys or what? thats not a knife, this is a knife! or maybe this one, errr actually this axe is quite nice. LOL
I'm going to have to disagree with the point you make at 1.40 . The reason for this is that I thought what you think, that if you have a good reason you are fine, I found out this is not the case after being arrested (I was stop searched under section 44, I volunteered the knife at that start of the search). The knife I had was a lock knife and was in my kit bag as part of my archery equipment (I was travelling to an archery tournament).
After being taken down to the station, processed and questioned they decided that I did have the knife for legit reasons, so I was not charged with anything (got a NFA - no further action), but they did take away the knife so it could be destroyed, so that was £60 and 3 hours of my time down the drain.
After all of that I asked to talk to someone who could clarify the law, I was told that in the case of lock knives that once they leave your house they are straight up illegal no matter what reason you have for it. Same goes for a fixed blade.
It probably didn't help that it was Birmingham that I was arrested in, as there is a zero tolerance policy towards knifes there.
Then that is the fault of the arresting policeman, did you have to go to court, or was it conviscated and a verbal warning? I have been stopped by police comming to and from archery butts for having my knives, once, I left it on my belt by accident (completely forgot I had it on), and once for a search, someone had complained because I stopped outside their house and drunk from my water bottle for a few minutes. I think whoever called thought I was drinking alcohol. thanks for the C&C
I was arrested and taken to the station, but released with no further action, not charged, nothing at all on my record. I was basically told sorry that you are being caught out by a blanket law, but its tough luck, you just can't have a lock knife. They even took the tiny one which was attached to my keys - the blade was less than a cm long .
And I've travelled with a GB small forest axe strapped to the outside of my rucksack (unexpected gift, otherwise I'd of had a way of carrying it unobtrusively). right through several major stations with the BTP.
I have been going through some of your laws over there in the UK. I must say I feel really sorry for you guys.
I keep a tool kit in my trunk. It includes a small ax, pry bar, utility knife ect, basically stuff that could help someone in an emergency. Ax to break a window or pry a door open or cut a seat belt if needed. I just filled up a medium sized tool box with things that could help in an accident or break down. I never have to think about if it is legal or not.
I have been having discussions with Adam as well as other viewers regarding my video, and I have to accept that my information was misleading. In some cases unclear and in other parts incorrect. I am not out to deliberaltey mislead anybody so I have removed the video. I will remake the video with correct information and in a more structured and detailled format. I Appreciate the comments from everyone who contacted me and appologise for any confusion I may have casued. Sean
I accept your comments and agree I could have worded the video better. I still stand by my comments though - teenagers in the woods with knives unless on an organised course are going to struggle with reasonable cause. Also if it is completely legal to carry a knife in public woods for bushcrafting why are all bushcrafters advised to keep their knives in thier packs until at their camp site and away from the public. I backed up my comments with an article written by a bushcrafting policeman.
Do you have a Link to that Article, I didn't see it in the comments on your video, or in it's description.
People are Advised not to carry a knife publicly to avoid worrying other members of the public. Because due to the presentation of knives in the media, there is an unjustified fear of anyone with a knife.
Teenager's wishing to practice bushcraft (me just over a month ago) need to know their rights, clearly and plainly, not a garbled version.
Yeh, why would police be stop searching people in the woods?
Intent is the name of the game.
You provided misinformation and I think have a duty to swallow your pride and either amend your video or take it down.
Why will teenagers struggle? Because you provide bad information. If they are treated decently and not looked down upon and they are articulate and explain why I'm sure there would be no problem.
the pocket knife my uncle gave me has a thumb stud but no lock and the thumb stud is removable but he got this knife when he was on holiday.
daffydsteroidhead 1 week ago
@daffydsteroidhead
Sounds good then, practice with it and see how many people freak out when they think it's a switch blade. It should technically be legal, but don't forget an officer can confiscate anything they consider a weapon, or that you intend to use as a weapon, even if it's legal otherwise, and you might have to go to court to get it back.
But it should be a good pen knife.
Note: Not a Lawyer or Trained in Law. Legal Advice on the Internet is worth what you paid for it.
TheBoyFromNorfolk 1 week ago
is it true that you can carry a non locking pocket knife that has a thumb stud?
daffydsteroidhead 1 week ago
@daffydsteroidhead
I've not seen any legislation mentioning a Thumb Stud, so it should be fine, so long as the blade is under 3".
Are there any blades that are non locking sub 3" with a thumb stud?
TheBoyFromNorfolk 1 week ago
I have that leatherman
Mrchikennugget98 1 week ago
I think every man should have at least one knife on his person nearly all the time but I've found it's best not to trust knife laws and keep my knives very well concealed.
Rayxl1 7 months ago
I reckon all sharp things incl. knives should be illegal. Normal citizens like us are too stupid and dangerous so only our police lords should be allowed to own a sharp thing.
Penalty for stupid normal people owning knives = gas chamber
QuiksiIver 9 months ago
you can use enything as a wepon the whole idea is that they are not letting you have knives that are dighned to do damage
SURVIVALxMANxUK 9 months ago
@SURVIVALxMANxUK
They aren't not letting you have them, they are not letting you carry them. Difference. I don't see what inherent difference a sub 3" blade with a lock has from a sub 3" blade without a lock, save that safety feature. Having said safety feature doesn't turn it into a weapon any more than not having it magically stops it being designed as a weapon.
All Knives are designed to cut, to do damage. There is a separate list of banned fighting knives. Locks are a safety feature.
TheBoyFromNorfolk 9 months ago
the reson lock knive are deemed ileagle is because the were disighned as a wepon not a tool
SURVIVALxMANxUK 9 months ago
@SURVIVALxMANxUK
I couldn't disagree more, lock knives are no more a weapon than a fixed blade is a weapon. Both can be used as weapons, but so can a blade without the safety feature that is a lock.
TheBoyFromNorfolk 9 months ago
I am glad I live in the U.S. so I don't have to give Police a "Good Reason" for carrying what I want, you shouldn't have to have "Justification" for carrying a knife, gun or anything else for that matter, what next screwdrivers, a flashlight that's too big, a walking stick... what a bunch of Bollocks... as you say. They keep chipping away at your rights until you have none left, and turn a Right into a Privilege; what a bunch of Bassackwards Crap...
CGLouisiana 1 year ago
It is just too bad you have these silly laws to start with...
azbushrat 1 year ago
On the annotation at 1:33... in this case, how would, for example, a chef manage take his cutlery to work with him?
scargill8 1 year ago
@scargill8
Generally he would not be traveling through a place with such a policy. If he were, he might be able to persuade the policeman to let it slide, or he might not. It has yet to cause a chef's strike, so I guess it's been not a major issue.
TheBoyFromNorfolk 1 year ago
Was this just a chance for you to show everyone your toys or what? thats not a knife, this is a knife! or maybe this one, errr actually this axe is quite nice. LOL
tpoc1 1 year ago
hi do a vid on edc let see what you carry
SuperHendrix666 1 year ago
Massive comment time!
I'm going to have to disagree with the point you make at 1.40 . The reason for this is that I thought what you think, that if you have a good reason you are fine, I found out this is not the case after being arrested (I was stop searched under section 44, I volunteered the knife at that start of the search). The knife I had was a lock knife and was in my kit bag as part of my archery equipment (I was travelling to an archery tournament).
tofuftw 2 years ago
After being taken down to the station, processed and questioned they decided that I did have the knife for legit reasons, so I was not charged with anything (got a NFA - no further action), but they did take away the knife so it could be destroyed, so that was £60 and 3 hours of my time down the drain.
tofuftw 2 years ago
After all of that I asked to talk to someone who could clarify the law, I was told that in the case of lock knives that once they leave your house they are straight up illegal no matter what reason you have for it. Same goes for a fixed blade.
It probably didn't help that it was Birmingham that I was arrested in, as there is a zero tolerance policy towards knifes there.
tofuftw 2 years ago
@tofuftw
Then that is the fault of the arresting policeman, did you have to go to court, or was it conviscated and a verbal warning? I have been stopped by police comming to and from archery butts for having my knives, once, I left it on my belt by accident (completely forgot I had it on), and once for a search, someone had complained because I stopped outside their house and drunk from my water bottle for a few minutes. I think whoever called thought I was drinking alcohol. thanks for the C&C
APDurrant 2 years ago
I was arrested and taken to the station, but released with no further action, not charged, nothing at all on my record. I was basically told sorry that you are being caught out by a blanket law, but its tough luck, you just can't have a lock knife. They even took the tiny one which was attached to my keys - the blade was less than a cm long .
tofuftw 2 years ago
@tofuftw video edited, sorry took me ages to get round to it.
APDurrant 2 years ago
Yeah, it was BTP that stopped me so that's something to consider while traveling!
tofuftw 2 years ago
@tofuftw
And I've travelled with a GB small forest axe strapped to the outside of my rucksack (unexpected gift, otherwise I'd of had a way of carrying it unobtrusively). right through several major stations with the BTP.
Not even being stopped and asked.
APDurrant 2 years ago
UK laws sound pretty similar to knife laws in the great nanny state of Illinois, USA. Fucking pitiful. Freedom is grand, aint it?
zerk54 2 years ago 2
nice 1 buddy but i dnt wana take ne kinda risk of carrying ne kinda knife lol the penalties are £5000 + 4 years of prison lol
harveercingh 2 years ago
fuck uk gun control
painsey 2 years ago
I have been going through some of your laws over there in the UK. I must say I feel really sorry for you guys.
I keep a tool kit in my trunk. It includes a small ax, pry bar, utility knife ect, basically stuff that could help someone in an emergency. Ax to break a window or pry a door open or cut a seat belt if needed. I just filled up a medium sized tool box with things that could help in an accident or break down. I never have to think about if it is legal or not.
shananagans5 2 years ago
fuck that you shouldn't have to justify shit to the cops
misterchuckle 2 years ago
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seanmulhall 2 years ago
I have been having discussions with Adam as well as other viewers regarding my video, and I have to accept that my information was misleading. In some cases unclear and in other parts incorrect. I am not out to deliberaltey mislead anybody so I have removed the video. I will remake the video with correct information and in a more structured and detailled format. I Appreciate the comments from everyone who contacted me and appologise for any confusion I may have casued. Sean
seanmulhall 2 years ago
I accept your comments and agree I could have worded the video better. I still stand by my comments though - teenagers in the woods with knives unless on an organised course are going to struggle with reasonable cause. Also if it is completely legal to carry a knife in public woods for bushcrafting why are all bushcrafters advised to keep their knives in thier packs until at their camp site and away from the public. I backed up my comments with an article written by a bushcrafting policeman.
seanmulhall 2 years ago
Do you have a Link to that Article, I didn't see it in the comments on your video, or in it's description.
People are Advised not to carry a knife publicly to avoid worrying other members of the public. Because due to the presentation of knives in the media, there is an unjustified fear of anyone with a knife.
Teenager's wishing to practice bushcraft (me just over a month ago) need to know their rights, clearly and plainly, not a garbled version.
APDurrant 2 years ago
@APDurrant You got this far on the internet, just look up"UK knife law" it aint rocket science, stop bitchin, the guys only trying to help
MegaWitsend 8 months ago
Yeh, why would police be stop searching people in the woods?
Intent is the name of the game.
You provided misinformation and I think have a duty to swallow your pride and either amend your video or take it down.
Why will teenagers struggle? Because you provide bad information. If they are treated decently and not looked down upon and they are articulate and explain why I'm sure there would be no problem.
thealias 2 years ago
good reason... kinda vague... good video though. 5/5
deerhunterp 2 years ago