No problem carrying a fixed blade or locking knife hiking in the outdoors in most cases. You would have a valid reason and reasonable explanation under the current UK legislation.
It’s interesting, I used to work in maintenance in college, and an older colleague warned me against carrying a non-locking knife on the job. Amazing the difference in culture.
Any folding knife that does not lock open is unsafe to use. And a person who says points are unnecessary on knives except weapons has not done much wood work or carving or even kitchen food prep.
Yeah, I've found the only knife I'm comfortable carrying is one where there's a large flicker opener that, when opened, prevents the knife from closing on the fingers, as the flicker is blocked by the index finger. Unfortunately it's a nightmare to find a UK legal knife like that. For an example of what I'm talking about, look up the sanrenmu 7094. It's a cheap knife, with awful grips and bad steel, and it's impossible to get imported in a timely manner, but it's an example of what I mean.
No. A strong detent that requires two hands to close, is still a non-locking knife, as long as there is no button or other mechanism required to allow its closure.
Full size Springfield 1911 with 2 extra mags for me. Every vehicle I own also has a 3.5 to 4 inch lock blade knife, a 36" camping axe, and a 0F/-18C rated sleeping bag. Better to have and not need than to need and not have.
They want you to have an accident with a slip joint knife to teach you a lesson. You can always carry a safe lock knife and ditch it if there are police around.
A friction folding knife is safer than the slip joint knife if you're worried it might close over your fingers. Also section 139 of the criminal justice act states that the "cutting edge" must not be longer than 3 inches or 7.62cm but some knives that are measured with a straight ruler can measure 3"but the cutting edge can be 3.2" due to the curvature of the blade edge. Something to think about when purchasing a UK legal knife.
Back in the 50s and living in a semi-rural area We often carried sheath knives when out rambling or camping from the age of 8. In school most boys had pocket knives and the teacher would often ask to borrow one. The embarrassment if yours was not sharp. Some of us had air rifles and, with the landowners permission, would hunt grey squirrels for the 2/6d old money, paid by the Forestry commission for their tails in an attempt to protect the native red squirrels. Later, in the scouts, we had machetes, axes and the ubiquitous sheath knives as part of our equipment. Out in public nobody would even give a second glance at these tools. It was the same in the home, we were living with my grandmother at the time and my step-grandfather always had a double barrelled 12 bore shotgun behind a chair in the living room for vermin control. To my certain knowledge we never shot or stabbed anyone. What has gone wrong?
This is interesting, I thought it was a 4 inch blade, how long have I been out of date? I mostly carry a pocket knife when we go to pubs so another rule I didn't know and I sometimes carry a sheath knife around home, they were legal when I was in my teens. (they are good for stripping buds off trees so you don't get branches at eye level) and since I was a builder I always carry a stanley knife, I used this for splitting cement bags and cutting plasterboard. I may need to re-think things a little! Oh and I mostly have secateurs on my belt! Any rules around Secateurs?
Great video! In certain USA states one can do the food shopping whilst openly armed with an assault rifle, handgun/s and as many large knives as one wishes. In the UK, in public - if one has a non-folding fruit-peeling knife with any blade or even a folding one with a blade over 3" long or which locks - it can mean serious law trouble. What a crazy world we live in!
@@ha3xun229 When a law interferes with the ability of an honest working man to carry out his daily tasks then it is no longer fit for purpose. The Opinel folding lock knife for example is favoured by thousnds of working Commercial Fishermen (not Anglers) it is an incredibly safe knife to use on the deck of a rolling, pitching vessel with frozen fingers at sea, and this is why it is used by people that have to work for a living, not sit in judgement on what they should use from the comfort of a nice warm office.
@@ha3xun229 the law is bs my British cousin, all the law does is hurt the good people who are not dick heads stabbing people. You think criminals and dick heads are going to obey these laws, I bet you not. They will just get them illegally, it won't solve the problem at hand. Four days ago a teen in London was attack by a dick head with a knife (Tottenham, north London), there was a knife attack on a young adult 22 years old in Newcastle, UK last year. I could go on with cases of UK citizens getting attack by knives after the new UK knife law took effect knife law. It did absolutely nothing. My point is its not going to stop bad people and dickheads from getting a knife and using it to harm other. You gotta to ask yourself what random household item or tool is next on the list, what would happen there is an outbreak of dick heads or gang members wailing hammers at people, and an increase of murders and violent attacks caused by people using hammers. Are they going to regulate hammers?
As long as the knife is legal you do not need to give a reason which is your best answer but do not be cocky about it because if make a reason up on the spot it could give a reason for you to be arrested or have the knife taken off you as an example if you live in a rough area and you say it is to protect your self incase your attacked they will take it away and if you argue you will be arrested even though the knife is legal so just reply I don't need to give you a reason politely.
Around 90% of knife crime in the UK is youths using kitchen knives. The rest are mainly other sharp implements (chisels, screwdrivers, box cutters) Readily available, accessible, concealable, with thin, sharp tips.
Any knife that isn't specifically prohibited is lawful so long as you have a good reason - a sub 3" slip lock is safe used properly, and for the right tasks - if you genuinely need a larger or locking blade then carry and use it responsibly
Most knife death in the UK are caused by 'kitchen knives.' You might wonder about the rule concerning fixed blades of whatever length. When they were discussing the Criminal Justice Act 1988 the fact was introduced that a knife of choice among violent gangs was the Stanley knife. So that had to go,.... unless you had 'reasonable cause' to use it in on a professional basis. The same rule, by the way, applies to somebody carrying kitchen knives. A chef might have reasonable cause. Some twat hanging around the council estate giving it large with his meat chopper does not. It is very sad that we need these laws. I think you make a very valid point with regard to a licence. It comes to something when you cannot, legally, carry about 95% of Leathermans that they produce. It seems to penalise the good and honest majority for the wicked few. A few who will disregard the law in any case.
You are still legally aloud to carry a locking blade over 3" with reason. A reason being like work or fishing. But you cannot carry it in public places. Althlugh if your job was say a builder or delivery man that needs to cut pallets, then the reason becomes legal.
What about owning a knife in the house? Like a Bowie knife or machetes I wouldn’t take it out but because I like knives I want to collect them but I don’t know if it’s legal to own them but not take them out in public if you know what I mean?
@@NorahCIIV compleatly legal mate to have in your own home or display. I have 3 machetes all of wich have seen use outdoors for bushcraft and gardening. But the second you step in a public place, like a shop or town centre then your in trouble. Your not breaking any laws by owning a large bladed article. Just remeber that they also cannot be used as a home self defence item. 😅. There is no harm in collecting mate.
@@denzelwashingtonhavingavie1861 Thank you I’m still abit skeptical about it because I have replica samurai swords and I know they’re illegal to own but I got them off someone who passed away now and having more knives could make the situation worse if police seen if that makes sense
I thought the tofs in London used butter knives? I’ve been carrying a 2 1/2 inch fixed blade for foraging, and fortunately I’m not in Great Britain. I figure if my dad thought it was o.k. 55 years ago then it’s o.k.
A UK legal knife is more then just a 3'' non-locking knife, just need to understand the why and the how. For Example. 1st UK Legal knife With No Reason / A Knife that is 3'' or under and non-locking, you can carry on your person with no reason, just not aloud to carry in places like ( Schools - Police Stations - Hospitals for example ). 2nd UK Legal knife with a Reason / A Knife that is 3'' and over and or locking, you can carry on your person with a reason for example ( Work - Hiking - Private Land for example ), you can't carry in public with out a reason, and not aloud to carry in ( Schools - Hospitals and Police Stations for example ). 3rd UK illegal knives / Fully Assisted - OTF ( Out The Front ) - Gravity Knives - Hidden Blades for example. You can find what is and what isn't on the GOV page on Kinves.
That's a bugga, cos I never go out without my SAK .......and I work in an operating theatre.........but to be accurate, after I've changed into scrubs, it sits in my bag for the rest of the day ......but come going home time and it's back on my belt in its sheath. I've lost count of tbe number of times I've gone into a shop, cinema, clinic, pub, whatever while wearing it....oh dear. Oh hello ossifer, how can I be of assistance?
Got a question about pocket knives and how I could get arrested Could you not use an excuse like u just brought it for use at home? And wat would happen if u use it for self defence
If you just bought it, they would expect to see a receipt. You are not permitted to defend yourself in the UK. Carrying a knife is pre meditated, which in the eyes of the law is beyond reasonable. Sad but true.
Doesn't Halsburys Law state that administrative courts are unlawful? What does that mean for council tax payments, for speeding or parking tickets, knife fines, ULEZ and for all sorts of misdemeanours?
Only ones that are 3inch or less, folding and non-locking. There are some. If you look on the victorinox sight it gives you a search filter so you can filter out all the rest.
Thanks for the vid surely in your scenario, being in the out doors, rambling survival and field craft you should be fine with any knife. I have both a lock knife with a 5 inch blade and a gerber sheath knife in my adventure rucksack, i also have survival and first aid kits, binoculars, firelighting tinder, survival blanket bivvy etc etc. I will always take this rucksack on the moors and any long beach walks, where i may have to turn my hhand to some fieldcraft or survival, practice or otherwise. Theres alot of difference between us genuine adventurers 😊and these crimminals walking the streets with knifes who wouldbt even know how to skin a rabbit or make a shelter if needed. 😊
Legal/Lawful: What does Common Law and Natural Law say about carring everyday tools? Are knives, weapons and offensive Legalese Words used in courts and aren't some of these courts unlawful private corporations for profit?
UK Legal vs Enland Lawful, every must find out the difference between legal and lawful. Theresa May said on live TV that we are policed by consent, are we not also governed by consent?
Certainly pal. I have catapults and Air rifles too, but would never use them in self defence as it's just one step closer to getting everything banned!
No one in their right mind is going to buy a custom bushcraft knife worth 400 quid to use to stab anyone .so for me I think the laws need a new rethink ,cos the knife which were produced back in the 80s were mostly crappy with only one purpose ,nowadays with RUclips, bushcrafters etc ,we're a bit more savvy on the different uses and it should reflect clearly in the law the difference between someone running around town, waving a machete or his mums kitchen knife ,and someone out in the cuds bushcrafting ,cos it's such a grey area ,and if you do get caught no matter where you are or what Blade you have or your intended use ,if a police officer had a shit day you could be charged with the same crime as some nut job ,and it will stay on your record and that your a yobbo and it could screw your work prospect etc for life .
Yes that is correct, for instance if you are a carpet fitter and have a "box cutter" in your pocket during working hours going to and from jobs, then that would be classed as a good enough reason. However if on a Sunday you get stopped walking down the street and have one of these in your tracksuit pocket, you are then in a position where you could be prosecuted for carrying a "weapon". This is where the "UK Legal knife comes in. That's what I use for my EDC.
In London anyone can carry, use, kill, slash, or harm in any way you want anything or any other person you want to. Just look at the statistics and also thank that stupid mayor. This is a public announcement from the London mayors office
I live in the UK and work as a tree feller, gardener, landscaper. I absolutely refuse to use a non locking knife, i actually cut the end off my finger with one once. I have carried and used a 4" lock knife for over 20 years. The law is an arse.
I'm getting a small Swiss army knife for my 69 the birthday it's for opening packets when I'm out and about some packets are really hard to open with out a knife can't always wait till I get home is that a good enough reason for having a knife what do the viewers think ?
If the knife you choose has a folding, non locking blade with a cutting edge no longer than 3”, then you do not need to provide a valid reason for carrying it on your person whilst going about your normal daily activities. So yes, your SA knife is fine if it meets the restrictions I mentioned. Although strictly you don’t have to provide a reason for having the knife on you, that approach can come across as somewhat confrontational, so just be honest and give the reason you gave in your question, it’s truthful and will hopefully keep things civil all round.
@@alexblue6991 I wish somebody would buy me a knife, it sounds nice, I hope you have many happy knife carrying years ahead, there’s no need to be nervous about carrying the type you’re talking about, just double check with the seller that it conforms to EDC restrictions.
Thanks for this, though I'd never misuse the two knives I have and though both are on the smaller side with one of them even being a Gerber knife they are both illegal to carry outside as they lock so I appreciate this video.
@@markcoffman494 how many school shootings have been in America where guns are legal? And how many school shootings have happened in the uk where most guns are illegal ?
@@markcoffman494 there was only 259 sharp instrument(knives, broken bottles , ect) related murders in the uk in 2019 compared to America’s 1,476 knife related murders. Sit down
Thanks for watching Zachw4394. Let's hope none of your friends or family ever suffers from the hands of a knife attacker. 🙏 When I make these videos, I have to be sensitive to those who have lost loved ones. The laws are there and have been forced that way because they are in the wrong hands. A licence might not be the right answer, but if a licence allows me to carry more than a crappy 3-inch, folding, none locking blade that's more likely to cause harm to the person using it, then I'm all for having a licence to carry something better. 😉
@@UK_Outdoors. I hope nobody is ever a victim of any type of violence. As someone who has witnessed a knife used in a self defense scenario I can say it is quite terrifying. I can see your point of view although admittedly being from the USA it seems completely alien to me.
Isn't it time that we should again be lawfully able to carry knives and swords as crime and terrorism is up? Wouldn't the weakest of criminals think twice attacking someone if they thought they would be taking the room temperature challenge?😊
Thanks for watching and your kind comment. Restaurant reviews aren't really inkeeping with the channel. Although if you do a restaurant review, be sure to tag me in the comments. I would love to show a fellow youtuber some support. 👍. Stay safe!
Most of this info is non correct in the sense you can have a fixed blade or a locking a long a toy are in an appropriate place to an so have a valid excuse to under uk law unfortunately we have shite police that don't accept this an is it to arrest you also a uk legal one will also get you arrested you to grow there weight around
As per the video, check the government website for full facts. If you have a locking Stanley knife on you working on a job, it is classed as a tool. If you put that tool in your pocket and then go to the shop, it is no longer classed as a tool in the eyes of the law, because why do you need a blade whilst out shopping. Police officers might decide to arrest you at that point. But if carrying a UK legal knife, you are less likely to be prosecuted in the same scenario.
1:06 Don’t ask for a license just to carry a knife when this god given caveman right shouldn’t be regulated. You tell those peoples in your regime that its a tool from the caveman times therefore it doesn’t need to be regulated by nothing. That’s all you need to say to law makers there and they will think about that and say, he is right
You obviously never lived in South Africa. Here people do political rallies brandishing machetes. I have and carry several locking and fixed blade knives in my car or person.
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No problem carrying a fixed blade or locking knife hiking in the outdoors in most cases. You would have a valid reason and reasonable explanation under the current UK legislation.
Getting a bush or sheath knife at 16 used to be a right of passage when I grew up in the 70s.
Same in the 60's ,a Bowie knife if possible or a commando knife from the army surplus that broke first time thrown at a tree 😅😅😅
In Texas we can open carry Katanas,Claymores and even a battle axe if we want lol
Gotta love it. I love carrying a fixed blade Bowie in the open.
Aye, but here in the UK we have a history of stabbing slashing and chopping each other up, so there is that
Lmao claymores. What a liar. You need to have a destructive device license to get one of those and register it with the ATF
@@matthewmorel3758 who tf is talking about explosives,claymore as in the sword
@@bertosantos9108 oh shit, I’m an idiot man. I thought you were talking about m18 claymore mine.
Knife laws make no one safer. Just like gun laws, speech laws, and so many other laws. How sad.
Oregunian:..... a criminal that wants to rob or stab or harm someone isnt going to give a Sh!t about knife laws
It’s interesting, I used to work in maintenance in college, and an older colleague warned me against carrying a non-locking knife on the job. Amazing the difference in culture.
Any folding knife that does not lock open is unsafe to use. And a person who says points are unnecessary on knives except weapons has not done much wood work or carving or even kitchen food prep.
Yeah, I've found the only knife I'm comfortable carrying is one where there's a large flicker opener that, when opened, prevents the knife from closing on the fingers, as the flicker is blocked by the index finger. Unfortunately it's a nightmare to find a UK legal knife like that. For an example of what I'm talking about, look up the sanrenmu 7094. It's a cheap knife, with awful grips and bad steel, and it's impossible to get imported in a timely manner, but it's an example of what I mean.
No. A strong detent that requires two hands to close, is still a non-locking knife, as long as there is no button or other mechanism required to allow its closure.
My edc is a 9mm handgun that I bought for 250 bucks in 20 minutes from my towns sporting goods store. God bless America.
Ffs
You can’t whittle a pointy stick with that!
😂😂😂 good point
Full size Springfield 1911 with 2 extra mags for me. Every vehicle I own also has a 3.5 to 4 inch lock blade knife, a 36" camping axe, and a 0F/-18C rated sleeping bag. Better to have and not need than to need and not have.
@@robinspat Best comment! But pointy sticks are dangerous unless the point is under 3 inches, and can fold into the stick , without locking.
They want you to have an accident with a slip joint knife to teach you a lesson. You can always carry a safe lock knife and ditch it if there are police around.
A friction folding knife is safer than the slip joint knife if you're worried it might close over your fingers. Also section 139 of the criminal justice act states that the "cutting edge" must not be longer than 3 inches or 7.62cm but some knives that are measured with a straight ruler can measure 3"but the cutting edge can be 3.2" due to the curvature of the blade edge. Something to think about when purchasing a UK legal knife.
Back in the 50s and living in a semi-rural area We often carried sheath knives when out rambling or camping from the age of 8. In school most boys had pocket knives and the teacher would often ask to borrow one. The embarrassment if yours was not sharp.
Some of us had air rifles and, with the landowners permission, would hunt grey squirrels for the 2/6d old money, paid by the Forestry commission for their tails in an attempt to protect the native red squirrels.
Later, in the scouts, we had machetes, axes and the ubiquitous sheath knives as part of our equipment. Out in public nobody would even give a second glance at these tools. It was the same in the home, we were living with my grandmother at the time and my step-grandfather always had a double barrelled 12 bore shotgun behind a chair in the living room for vermin control.
To my certain knowledge we never shot or stabbed anyone. What has gone wrong?
If you wear a kilt you can carry the Scottish Sgian Dubh and Dirk as it's part of the traditional outfit
Mate, I've got exactly the same Whitby knife as my EDC. Very pleased with it, and as cheap as chips!
Yeah, great little knife. Holds it's edge pretty well and fairly sturdy especially for the price.
Can be hard to find now in '24 !😊
This is interesting, I thought it was a 4 inch blade, how long have I been out of date? I mostly carry a pocket knife when we go to pubs so another rule I didn't know and I sometimes carry a sheath knife around home, they were legal when I was in my teens. (they are good for stripping buds off trees so you don't get branches at eye level) and since I was a builder I always carry a stanley knife, I used this for splitting cement bags and cutting plasterboard. I may need to re-think things a little! Oh and I mostly have secateurs on my belt! Any rules around Secateurs?
Great video! In certain USA states one can do the food shopping whilst openly armed with an assault rifle, handgun/s and as many large knives as one wishes. In the UK, in public - if one has a non-folding fruit-peeling knife with any blade or even a folding one with a blade over 3" long or which locks - it can mean serious law trouble. What a crazy world we live in!
Because gang stab people like everyday tbh I'd rather this knife law knowing my community and country is a bit safer
@@ha3xun229 When a law interferes with the ability of an honest working man to carry out his daily tasks then it is no longer fit for purpose. The Opinel folding lock knife for example is favoured by thousnds of working Commercial Fishermen (not Anglers) it is an incredibly safe knife to use on the deck of a rolling, pitching vessel with frozen fingers at sea, and this is why it is used by people that have to work for a living, not sit in judgement on what they should use from the comfort of a nice warm office.
@@ha3xun229 the law is bs my British cousin, all the law does is hurt the good people who are not dick heads stabbing people. You think criminals and dick heads are going to obey these laws, I bet you not. They will just get them illegally, it won't solve the problem at hand. Four days ago a teen in London was attack by a dick head with a knife (Tottenham, north London), there was a knife attack on a young adult 22 years old in Newcastle, UK last year. I could go on with cases of UK citizens getting attack by knives after the new UK knife law took effect knife law. It did absolutely nothing. My point is its not going to stop bad people and dickheads from getting a knife and using it to harm other. You gotta to ask yourself what random household item or tool is next on the list, what would happen there is an outbreak of dick heads or gang members wailing hammers at people, and an increase of murders and violent attacks caused by people using hammers. Are they going to regulate hammers?
@@ha3xun229 armed society is a polite society.
“Assault rifles” 😂😂😂
As long as the knife is legal you do not need to give a reason which is your best answer but do not be cocky about it because if make a reason up on the spot it could give a reason for you to be arrested or have the knife taken off you as an example if you live in a rough area and you say it is to protect your self incase your attacked they will take it away and if you argue you will be arrested even though the knife is legal so just reply I don't need to give you a reason politely.
Hey i got a question, what is that big black silver Knife on the thumbnail called?
Greetings from Germany ✋
An illegal Rambo knife
Around 90% of knife crime in the UK is youths using kitchen knives. The rest are mainly other sharp implements (chisels, screwdrivers, box cutters) Readily available, accessible, concealable, with thin, sharp tips.
Sounds about right
Any knife that isn't specifically prohibited is lawful so long as you have a good reason - a sub 3" slip lock is safe used properly, and for the right tasks - if you genuinely need a larger or locking blade then carry and use it responsibly
Yes that's right. Thanks for watching.
Tbs boar is good for outdoors with a thumb stud, or one with a choil.
What about a slip joint knife is that edc if its 3 inch or under or not just trying to find more information out
Thanks in advance 👍
Yes as long as its folding, and non locking then it's fine.
@@UK_Outdoors. thank you just thought I'd ask as didn't know if slip joint was classed as locking or not cheers mate 👍
Hello young-one l carry my knives in my rucksack used it for cutting meat or carving
Most knife death in the UK are caused by 'kitchen knives.'
You might wonder about the rule concerning fixed blades of whatever length. When they were discussing the Criminal Justice Act 1988 the fact was introduced that a knife of choice among violent gangs was the Stanley knife. So that had to go,.... unless you had 'reasonable cause' to use it in on a professional basis. The same rule, by the way, applies to somebody carrying kitchen knives. A chef might have reasonable cause. Some twat hanging around the council estate giving it large with his meat chopper does not.
It is very sad that we need these laws. I think you make a very valid point with regard to a licence.
It comes to something when you cannot, legally, carry about 95% of Leathermans that they produce. It seems to penalise the good and honest majority for the wicked few. A few who will disregard the law in any case.
All knife deaths in the UK are caused by people.
You are still legally aloud to carry a locking blade over 3" with reason. A reason being like work or fishing. But you cannot carry it in public places. Althlugh if your job was say a builder or delivery man that needs to cut pallets, then the reason becomes legal.
What about owning a knife in the house? Like a Bowie knife or machetes
I wouldn’t take it out but because I like knives I want to collect them but I don’t know if it’s legal to own them but not take them out in public if you know what I mean?
@@NorahCIIV compleatly legal mate to have in your own home or display. I have 3 machetes all of wich have seen use outdoors for bushcraft and gardening. But the second you step in a public place, like a shop or town centre then your in trouble. Your not breaking any laws by owning a large bladed article. Just remeber that they also cannot be used as a home self defence item. 😅. There is no harm in collecting mate.
@@denzelwashingtonhavingavie1861
Thank you I’m still abit skeptical about it because I have replica samurai swords and I know they’re illegal to own but I got them off someone who passed away now and having more knives could make the situation worse if police seen if that makes sense
what about a mini edc box cutter with a little locking knob to secure the blade? would that be legal for edc?
Unfortunately not. It sounds crazy but if it locks it's not a uk legal pocket carry.
@@UK_Outdoors. Dang, that's a bit too harsh. A mini keychain edc cutter has less than an inch blade length.
Yes, it does seem harsh considering a box cutter is a tool not a knife 😳
Here in the US, it won't be long before we are similarly restricted. I'm doing my research now so I will be ready.
Do not comply with unconstitutional laws
@@calebreutener870 It seems like the Constitution is soon to be trampled into the ground.
@@calebreutener870 The UK does not have a Constitution.
@@jonlouis2582 At least we are starting to get our constitutional protections (via SCOTUS).
Some places in the US - cities not entire states - have even stricter restrictions. like a 2 or 2 and a half inch limit on blade length.
Hello bro what the knife call and where do u get one from
Mine is a Whitby Slipjoint drop point knife. Search for Whitby Kbives. Super cheap too.
I thought the tofs in London used butter knives? I’ve been carrying a 2 1/2 inch fixed blade for foraging, and fortunately I’m not in Great Britain. I figure if my dad thought it was o.k. 55 years ago then it’s o.k.
A UK legal knife is more then just a 3'' non-locking knife, just need to understand the why and the how.
For Example.
1st UK Legal knife With No Reason /
A Knife that is 3'' or under and non-locking, you can carry on your person with no reason, just not aloud to carry in places like ( Schools - Police Stations - Hospitals for example ).
2nd UK Legal knife with a Reason /
A Knife that is 3'' and over and or locking, you can carry on your person with a reason for example ( Work - Hiking - Private Land for example ), you can't carry in public with out a reason, and not aloud to carry in ( Schools - Hospitals and Police Stations for example ).
3rd UK illegal knives /
Fully Assisted - OTF ( Out The Front ) - Gravity Knives - Hidden Blades for example.
You can find what is and what isn't on the GOV page on Kinves.
That's a bugga, cos I never go out without my SAK .......and I work in an operating theatre.........but to be accurate, after I've changed into scrubs, it sits in my bag for the rest of the day ......but come going home time and it's back on my belt in its sheath. I've lost count of tbe number of times I've gone into a shop, cinema, clinic, pub, whatever while wearing it....oh dear. Oh hello ossifer, how can I be of assistance?
So an Opinel folding knife is illegal because it has a locking spring collar.
Yes, unfortunately. It is not illegal to own one, but it is illegal to carry in public.
Got a question about pocket knives and how I could get arrested Could you not use an excuse like u just brought it for use at home? And wat would happen if u use it for self defence
If you just bought it, they would expect to see a receipt.
You are not permitted to defend yourself in the UK. Carrying a knife is pre meditated, which in the eyes of the law is beyond reasonable.
Sad but true.
Glad to be an American. I could walk down the street with my sig p320 m17 no problem. Don’t even need a license in my state.
26 Sept last year Sussex police t.ook a 5cm blunt nosed knife off me the Amazon called a mini-herb-chopper.the case continues.
No sound.
Nice little video, but the sound quality was a bit quiet.
All the same, thanks.
The amount of times I've been cut using Swiss Army Knives.
Doesn't Halsburys Law state that administrative courts are unlawful? What does that mean for council tax payments, for speeding or parking tickets, knife fines, ULEZ and for all sorts of misdemeanours?
So any swiss army knifes is okay ahlie ?
Only ones that are 3inch or less, folding and non-locking. There are some. If you look on the victorinox sight it gives you a search filter so you can filter out all the rest.
@@UK_Outdoors. bless up
Why did Tyson fury voice over your video?
Thanks for the vid surely in your scenario, being in the out doors, rambling survival and field craft you should be fine with any knife. I have both a lock knife with a 5 inch blade and a gerber sheath knife in my adventure rucksack, i also have survival and first aid kits, binoculars, firelighting tinder, survival blanket bivvy etc etc. I will always take this rucksack on the moors and any long beach walks, where i may have to turn my hhand to some fieldcraft or survival, practice or otherwise. Theres alot of difference between us genuine adventurers 😊and these crimminals walking the streets with knifes who wouldbt even know how to skin a rabbit or make a shelter if needed. 😊
Totally true 100%!
It is very sad, what has become of us. A country built on the name of a knife that is now illegal.
Lol that’s a city called Sheffield 👀😜
For the moment anyway, I'm happy enough living in the United Kingdom of Great Pocket and Northern Ireland 😂
So they banned anything that looks "scary"
Pretty much...
@@UK_Outdoors. I feel for yall over been careing knives since I was like 9 and shooting guns since I was 10
Legal/Lawful: What does Common Law and Natural Law say about carring everyday tools? Are knives, weapons and offensive Legalese Words used in courts and aren't some of these courts unlawful private corporations for profit?
And I thought that the law in Spain was too restrictive
Brilliant
UK Legal vs Enland Lawful, every must find out the difference between legal and lawful. Theresa May said on live TV that we are policed by consent, are we not also governed by consent?
your so right mate the few fuck it up for ever body else
Certainly pal. I have catapults and Air rifles too, but would never use them in self defence as it's just one step closer to getting everything banned!
No one in their right mind is going to buy a custom bushcraft knife worth 400 quid to use to stab anyone .so for me I think the laws need a new rethink ,cos the knife which were produced back in the 80s were mostly crappy with only one purpose ,nowadays with RUclips, bushcrafters etc ,we're a bit more savvy on the different uses and it should reflect clearly in the law the difference between someone running around town, waving a machete or his mums kitchen knife ,and someone out in the cuds bushcrafting ,cos it's such a grey area ,and if you do get caught no matter where you are or what Blade you have or your intended use ,if a police officer had a shit day you could be charged with the same crime as some nut job ,and it will stay on your record and that your a yobbo and it could screw your work prospect etc for life .
But if you have a reason for carrying a fixed blade then you can carry it
Yes that is correct, for instance if you are a carpet fitter and have a "box cutter" in your pocket during working hours going to and from jobs, then that would be classed as a good enough reason. However if on a Sunday you get stopped walking down the street and have one of these in your tracksuit pocket, you are then in a position where you could be prosecuted for carrying a "weapon". This is where the "UK Legal knife comes in. That's what I use for my EDC.
@@UK_Outdoors. I smoke a pipe and carry a small pocket tool knife on me for cutting up my smoking pipe tobbaco
From the time of king george until now British really have gotten soft as fuck.
@MR2OJ MR2OJ and yet people are still getting stabbed over there huh?
They Beat the US in the War of 1812 and they were fierce in their two British Banker World Wars.
@@YTRulesFromNM The war of 1812 was a tie. The terms of the treaty of Ghent reflect this fact.
@@rich7447 WAR ONLY HAS "WINNERS & LOSERS" NEVER A "TIE" !!!
@@ianfleming4397 The two sides had different ideas of what they hoped to achieve and both achieved those goals. Not all wars have a clear winner.
Buy a cheap knife then very good information
The only legal knife to carry in the UK is a useless knife. No good for bushcrafting.
In London anyone can carry, use, kill, slash, or harm in any way you want anything or any other person you want to. Just look at the statistics and also thank that stupid mayor.
This is a public announcement from the London mayors office
Wtf
@@xexeed1363well quite. I was under the impression that UK law applies in the capital as well.....who'da thunk.
@@iandennis7836 ITS "THOUGHT" NOT "THUNK" !!! BET YOUR A YANK !!!
I live in the UK and work as a tree feller, gardener, landscaper. I absolutely refuse to use a non locking knife, i actually cut the end off my finger with one once.
I have carried and used a 4" lock knife for over 20 years. The law is an arse.
Pretty sure you would be OK carrying cutting tools as a tree feller.
@@UK_Outdoors.The knife I use is one of the big Swiss army ones. You can open it with one hand. It also has a very handy saw.
i remember when i got caught with a 3 inch locking knife lol
I'm getting a small Swiss army knife for my 69 the birthday it's for opening packets when I'm out and about some packets are really hard to open with out a knife can't always wait till I get home is that a good enough reason for having a knife what do the viewers think ?
If the knife you choose has a folding, non locking blade with a cutting edge no longer than 3”, then you do not need to provide a valid reason for carrying it on your person whilst going about your normal daily activities. So yes, your SA knife is fine if it meets the restrictions I mentioned. Although strictly you don’t have to provide a reason for having the knife on you, that approach can come across as somewhat confrontational, so just be honest and give the reason you gave in your question, it’s truthful and will hopefully keep things civil all round.
@@donkeykong7777 thanks for the info and getting back to me
@@alexblue6991 you’re most welcome
@@donkeykong7777 I think I'm getting key chain type Swiss army knife it should be fine I don't have a criminal record
@@alexblue6991 I wish somebody would buy me a knife, it sounds nice, I hope you have many happy knife carrying years ahead, there’s no need to be nervous about carrying the type you’re talking about, just double check with the seller that it conforms to EDC restrictions.
Thanks for this, though I'd never misuse the two knives I have and though both are on the smaller side with one of them even being a Gerber knife they are both illegal to carry outside as they lock so I appreciate this video.
Hey mate can you help if I have a Rambo knife at my house is it illegal I not your not a police man lol but google ain’t giving a proper answer
Here pal, here's a link, it tells you all the banned knives.
www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives
It is legal to own a Rambo knife but you cannot take it anywhere public. You can own swords in the UK, but not carry them in public.
EDC knife not worth a fuck against some kid in London with his mums carving knife
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Can’t carry a knife? Aw that sucks (as I carry an AR-15 in my trunk with a pistol on my hip camping)
When the hogs show up you better get that trunk open quick.
Where i live i can carry guns!
Where you live school shootings happen
@@moelesterofficial5920 an armed society is a safe society.
@@markcoffman494 how many school shootings have been in America where guns are legal? And how many school shootings have happened in the uk where most guns are illegal ?
@@moelesterofficial5920 we can play this game ... how many knife attacks have there been in the UK where knives are practically illegal ?
@@markcoffman494 there was only 259 sharp instrument(knives, broken bottles , ect) related murders in the uk in 2019 compared to America’s 1,476 knife related murders. Sit down
Can't hear nuttin
Imagine thinking a license to carry a knife is a great idea 😂
Thanks for watching Zachw4394. Let's hope none of your friends or family ever suffers from the hands of a knife attacker. 🙏 When I make these videos, I have to be sensitive to those who have lost loved ones. The laws are there and have been forced that way because they are in the wrong hands. A licence might not be the right answer, but if a licence allows me to carry more than a crappy 3-inch, folding, none locking blade that's more likely to cause harm to the person using it, then I'm all for having a licence to carry something better. 😉
@@UK_Outdoors. I hope nobody is ever a victim of any type of violence. As someone who has witnessed a knife used in a self defense scenario I can say it is quite terrifying. I can see your point of view although admittedly being from the USA it seems completely alien to me.
Legal knife in UK ?
A butter knife probably...ha ha ha !
Nah man
If you get caught with a butter knife in the streets you will get locked up. It has to be under 3 inch, folding, non locking 😢
@@UK_Outdoors. that's really annoying
Isn't it time that we should again be lawfully able to carry knives and swords as crime and terrorism is up? Wouldn't the weakest of criminals think twice attacking someone if they thought they would be taking the room temperature challenge?😊
I really could care less. I don’t intend to carry a knife in the UK. Why don’t you do a restaurant review? Good night bloke.
Thanks for watching and your kind comment. Restaurant reviews aren't really inkeeping with the channel. Although if you do a restaurant review, be sure to tag me in the comments. I would love to show a fellow youtuber some support. 👍. Stay safe!
sound too quiet did not watch
Thanks for the feedback. I have a new camera since then.
I was really crazy and turned up the volume.
It was fukin brilliant!
@@UK-Blue 😂😂😂
A knife is a right passed down from the time of the caveman
Most of this info is non correct in the sense you can have a fixed blade or a locking a long a toy are in an appropriate place to an so have a valid excuse to under uk law unfortunately we have shite police that don't accept this an is it to arrest you also a uk legal one will also get you arrested you to grow there weight around
As per the video, check the government website for full facts. If you have a locking Stanley knife on you working on a job, it is classed as a tool. If you put that tool in your pocket and then go to the shop, it is no longer classed as a tool in the eyes of the law, because why do you need a blade whilst out shopping. Police officers might decide to arrest you at that point. But if carrying a UK legal knife, you are less likely to be prosecuted in the same scenario.
Lansky
Yeah, I've seen them. Might be something I buy when I add to my collection.
@@UK_Outdoors. the black basic one isn't very good, but the madrock version is brilliant.
They aren’t dickheads first of all lmao
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1:06 Don’t ask for a license just to carry a knife when this god given caveman right shouldn’t be regulated. You tell those peoples in your regime that its a tool from the caveman times therefore it doesn’t need to be regulated by nothing. That’s all you need to say to law makers there and they will think about that and say, he is right
This is s full and drawn out i fell asleep four time watching this video
I'm glad you've found something that sooths you 😉
You obviously never lived in South Africa. Here people do political rallies brandishing machetes. I have and carry several locking and fixed blade knives in my car or person.
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