“It is illegal to carry a knife in public for no good reason – unless it is a knife with a folding blade that is 3 inches long (7.62 cm) or less.” So it seems like it`s legal to carry a bigger knife or even a solid blade as long as it`s for a “good reason,” but I wouldn`t push my luck. If you want to own a friendly British Army knife that is legal purely on technical merit, then that`s it. This is the kind of design that is created to really push the boundaries of what is allowed, and while it fits the definition of a UK legal EBR, I can imagine that the police may want to have a word with you if you ever use it in public. Its aggressive style is so extreme that it makes a normal oversized knife look like the Benchmade Adamas submitted in comparison. I like to own it because it`s an interesting concept, but honestly, I didn`t do it EDC after looking at it. After all, it`s a small price to pay that frustrates you about the knife law in exchange for a little peace of mind for an inner-city family who may have children prone to committing knife crimes. People regularly die as a result of the criminal use of “legal” or illegal knives. What are the best UK EDC pocket knives that are not Victorinox Swiss Army knives? Looking for other approved knives in the UK? Check out all our UK reviews on this site. We will be adding a lot more to this section of the blog in the coming years as we are now officially on UK soil and will be staying here. Of course, we will also add non-British legal knives (they can`t stop us from transporting what we want on private property!), but we will certainly polish the UK legal space. Locking joint, although it is not a particularly common seal, they are close and have some advantages. The idea behind these knives is that they contain ball bearing latches that control the position of the blade. Some examples of UK legal knives that have this compound are the Boker Plus Nano 42 and the Boker Plus Subcom 42.

The British legal system has always been full of populist rhetoric and, as a result, our laws are as clear as soup. We even have laws against so-called “zombie knives”, that is; Knives that are offensive according to their imagery. Which is as ridiculous as it sounds. For 2021, CRKT has published two separate dossiers that are completely legal in the UK. The first is the Dually, which has a small 1.72-inch sliding joint blade when opened and a bottle opener on the other side when closed. In reality, if you are a law-abiding citizen and you carry a 3.5-inch blade that does not lock, you have little to fear, but I think it is wrong to market knives as British law in these circumstances. There is no EDC compliance in the UK. The second CRKT UK 2021 legal case is Symmetry.

This one has a longer blade of 2.75 inches that can be opened with one hand (almost like a front fin). The GRN handle has beautiful blue accents to make this knife a stylish backrest. Are there any other knives you would put on this list as excellent EDC files for the U.K.? Want to know if any of the knives you already have are suitable for the UK? Check out my article on UK knife law here to find out the details of what makes knives legal EDCs in the UK. If you want a foldable EDC that looks like a “normal” knife without any gadgets and meets the legal parameters, I think this is one of the best options. A fantastic fit and finish with great materials (these scales are gorgeous) with the sole exception of the weak stereotypical Boker clip screws. I took mine off the first day. In addition, the Boker Tech Tool is, in my opinion, basically the perfect utility seal backrest. By the way, I only own the naked model – the one without all the tools attached to it. I can`t really talk about British legal knives without referring to Victorinox Swiss Army knives. I recommend them all (in general) because the quality is out of this world compared to the price.

Personally, I love the Victorinox Alox Pioneer, but your mileage (and taste) may vary. Elise absolutely hates the appearance of all Victorinox Swiss Army knives, and although they are undoubtedly the most popular knives in the world, it can be said that they also have reviews. With that in mind, I`ve never heard anyone complain about their construction or performance, and after over a hundred years of mass production, it`s an impressive achievement. The UK, however, is a different cauldron of fish. The laws here are quite defined with what is considered legal in pragmatic terms (folds, no locks and blade less than 3 inches). While the law technically allows you to carry most knives as long as you have a “valid reason”, the reality is that no reason will ever be valid enough for the police to give you a free pass, so we Brits tend to play it safe and stick to 100% legal EDC options. To say it legal in the UK is completely wrong 4 countries make the UK and each has its own laws You can`t have a locking knife as a daily transport here You cannot carry a fixed 3-inch blade or locking knife of any size No, locking knives are not illegal, they are only illegal if you carry a locking knife or fixed blade for no good reason, have it on you, For example, you go fishing and carry g a bag with all your equipment with a solid blade or latch is fine, you have your good reason, but if you have one in your pocket while you are in a supermarket, it`s a no no you don`t have a good reason, to carry a knife firmly or lockable, but if you are an electrician who works in a supermarket and needs it for your work, then your OK. The only knife you can carry at your discretion is a Sub3 folding knife “not lockable, but use your common sense, you don`t need it to pick up your kids from school or go to a library ect and the police might even take it away from you? Although the law says it`s okay to wear this, it again boils down to using your brain to think when you need it and not ect, usually it depends on the context. A middle-aged man taking his children to the park, legally seen by police with a Swiss Army knife, would probably not be blamed for anything.

But a person wanted for another crime (perhaps drug use, etc.) would most likely be forced to explain a good reason to carry a British knife. Especially something like a Spyderco UKPK (one-handed open, single-use, etc.). Two extremes, but I think that expresses my point of view. No, they are not. They are only illegal to “wear”. I legally own a Lansky world and thought it would make the list safe. I think a significant entry needs to be added (although this article was written in April but redistributed via email today) – the new Benchmade 319 Proper – a 2.86-inch sliding seal which, as far as I know, would be legal in the UK. No one in Texas carries a Bowie knife and American punches are illegal in any case. And yes, knife crime is on the rise in some areas. Mostly motivated by gang violence around drug trafficking (legalize all drugs, this will stop most organised crime and just about all gun violence in the UK overnight, but I digress.) In other words. Be a good little sheep and allow our elected leaders to further undermine the few rights we have.

No thank you. Society needs to grow a pair of bullets and claim its civil rights. Or the day will come when a Swiss Army knife will be declared a deadly illegal weapon. I am not an expert on the situation of UK knife laws, but all the laws regarding the wearing of what, where, when, etc. are available on the UK.Gov website. The translation and application of these laws are often subject to interpretation. If you want a relatively good level of sound advice on UK knife law, there is a YouTube channel run by a lawyer and several very good informative and easy to understand videos on the subject, definitely worth a look IMHO Stay safe, stay informed! youtu.be/cRN9fRCi4Q4 Let`s start with the epitome of the British Army knife: the Spyderco UK Penknife. This knife usually lists all these British legal lists, as Spyderco developed this knife specifically with these laws in mind. The British Penknife uses high-quality materials with a 2.93-inch CTS BD1 steel blade and FRN handle. It weighs just 1.7 ounces and represents the best a typical American Spyderco has to offer.

No, they are not. If you have a reasonable excuse to use a sturdy knife or blade for work, bush crafts, religious reasons, etc. Wearing, wearing is not illegal. “It is illegal to carry a knife in public for no good reason unless it has a folding blade with a cutting edge that is 3 inches long or less” I have a few legal knives in the UK, so if you want specific advice, let me know. If I have one, I go a step further, I`m a tall but sweet guy in my fifties and I would never dream of attacking someone with a knife. A long time ago, a French aunt sent me a knife of opinion, which is hardly what I consider a Rambo work. Now I know that some people will say that I am naïve if I pass on my account. I took the train via London to the Lake District to meet friends at a campsite.

Since I had some free time and was walking past the British Museum, I thought I`d stop and learn history. It turned out that my apprenticeship was more about the British Knife Act. I took my panniers off my bike and walked into the front tent and was asked if I had a knife, so I honestly said yes. I took it out of my pocket and put it back and they were told they would keep it.