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Am I allowed to carry a 4" locking knife in the boot of my car with the other tools?
I have no use for a knife but it's part of a multi tool which I could make use of. The tool can be disassembled and the knife blade removed leaving everything else intact, but the blade has an engraving on it so I'm wondering if I have any latitude to leave it in place?
I have no use for a knife but it's part of a multi tool which I could make use of. The tool can be disassembled and the knife blade removed leaving everything else intact, but the blade has an engraving on it so I'm wondering if I have any latitude to leave it in place?
A folding/locking knife is effectively considered to be a fixed blade knife in the eyes of the law.
So a 4" folding knife is the same as a 4" kitchen knife.
That said, my OPINION us that having a knife on a multi tool in a car won't cause you any problems.
I keep a cheap multi tool in my car with a 4" blade and I don't worry about it.
If you were arrested from drug dealing then plod might add a knife to the charge.
If the car was searched for some innocent purpose plod won't care.
So a 4" folding knife is the same as a 4" kitchen knife.
That said, my OPINION us that having a knife on a multi tool in a car won't cause you any problems.
I keep a cheap multi tool in my car with a 4" blade and I don't worry about it.
If you were arrested from drug dealing then plod might add a knife to the charge.
If the car was searched for some innocent purpose plod won't care.
I had a look, and part of the vibe is Ray Mearsy outdoorsy ruggedy rugged manly ruggedness (ie going camping in Devon), but the ads that pop up on the site are for military kit, Gurkha kukris and the like, so another part of the vibe may be wannabe commando nitwits.
BTW, I confess that I own a camouflage jacket because (1) it cost a fiver at a car boot sale, and (2) I wear it when shooting pigeons and rabbits for the pot in my garden (it has lots of trees and shrubs in it, and I can get closer to the fluffy critters if I dress up funny). I do not wear it to the pub.
BTW, I confess that I own a camouflage jacket because (1) it cost a fiver at a car boot sale, and (2) I wear it when shooting pigeons and rabbits for the pot in my garden (it has lots of trees and shrubs in it, and I can get closer to the fluffy critters if I dress up funny). I do not wear it to the pub.
Ah yes, now I see. Well, a melon isn't anything like a human head or anything, and people who like shooting guns at such targets really aren't all crazed and killy at all, no siree.
Anyway, aren't you supposed to look at the target and not at the cartridges being flung out? I wonder does this sort of hobby shooting involve a "combat crouch" or wearing some sort of chunky vest with pockets in it.
Anyway, aren't you supposed to look at the target and not at the cartridges being flung out? I wonder does this sort of hobby shooting involve a "combat crouch" or wearing some sort of chunky vest with pockets in it.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 2nd July 09:16
Breadvan72 said:
I had a look, and part of the vibe is Ray Mearsy outdoorsy ruggedy rugged manly ruggedness (ie going camping in Devon), but the ads that pop up on the site are for military kit, Gurkha kukris and the like, so another part of the vibe may be wannabe commando nitwits.
BTW, I confess that I own a camouflage jacket because (1) it cost a fiver at a car boot sale, and (2) I wear it when shooting pigeons and rabbits for the pot in my garden (it has lots of trees and shrubs in it, and I can get closer to the fluffy critters if I dress up funny). I do not wear it to the pub.
I have always subscribed to the theory that anyone wearing a camouflage jacket in public should be avoided. Its a good warning signal!BTW, I confess that I own a camouflage jacket because (1) it cost a fiver at a car boot sale, and (2) I wear it when shooting pigeons and rabbits for the pot in my garden (it has lots of trees and shrubs in it, and I can get closer to the fluffy critters if I dress up funny). I do not wear it to the pub.
A folding knife with a blade over three inches in length and/or lockable cannot be carried in a public place without 'lawful authority or reasonable excuse'. The onus is on you to show 'lawful authority or reasonable excuse'. I own a large bladed (4"+)folding knife and often use it during the course of my work. I've done so in the presence of police officers attending an accident scene without a problem, as it is a tool necessary to the task. However, unless I'm at or travelling to/from work it is no more necessary than a hard hat or safety boots and remains at home.
You must ask yourself 'do I really need it', as this is what a police officer, cps, or judge will consider.
You must ask yourself 'do I really need it', as this is what a police officer, cps, or judge will consider.
Breadvan72 said:
Yes, unless that person is an actual soldier or summat, in which case you should only avoid him if he is shooting at you, I suppose.
Fair point, I would not, for example, avoid a big parade of soldiers. Unless they had invaded my country...but then perhaps I should stand and wave in a friendly manner at our new ISIS overlords rather than hide from them?In any case I meant more the chap in the pub or in the shopping centre..who is clearly not a soldier.
Perhaps its more of a guideline than a hard and fast rule?
Agree about the shooting bit - you should always try to avoid people that shoot at you. That's a sensible piece of advice.
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