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What kind of knife can I carry for work in the UK?

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:31:41 +0000

alexfthe asked:

For the last few years I have been working as a stage carpenter/technician in California. For work I (and many others I know) always made it a habit to carry a 3 1/2 inch partially serrated locking liner folding knife clipped inside my front pocket. It is a great all-purpose tool and especially useful because I can get to it with one hand.
Where I come from its common to see people of many occupations carrying such knives, even people involved in stocking for retail shops (for cardboard boxes), but since arriving in the UK I’ve discovered that the subject is much more sensitive here. I figured it was primarily a big issue with teenagers, and as long as I kept quiet and only took the knife out of my pocket to really use as a tool on the job all would be well.
However, my boss found me cutting some plastic sheeting in the loading bay of the theatre today and warned me that I better not let anyone passing by see my ‘tool’. So my question is: A) can I use this knife indoors at work? B) can I carry it to and from work in my pocket? and C) can I use it outdoors in the immediate vicinity of my workplace?

the particular model is the last one listed here (Denali): http://crkt.com/14ksummt.html

Do I need a concealed weapons permit to carry a knife in New York State?

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:39:02 +0000

welshdragon0038 asked:

I have a 3 1/2 folding knife given to me by a friend for use in self-defense but I haven’t taken it out yet because I don’t know if I need a permit to carry it. If/when I do bring it with me, it would be when I walk around the downtown area of a city. Does anyone know if I would need a permit to carry it? It’s not like a hunting knife; it’s 3 1/2 long and when unfolded looks rather much like an unserrated steak knife

Thanks!
John S- I am 19 and live on a college campus where carrying a gun would be illegal but my knife isn’t, but thank you for the suggestion…

John B- My knife is never to cause someone harm unless I believe that I am in strong and immediate danger of being kidnapped, raped, violently robbed, or worse… the knife isn’t really sharp (I can run my finger along it and it doesn’t even hurt) but I suppose it could look a little intimidating and all I’d want is for a possible attacker to step back so i could escape… I suppose I might be just paranoid but I’m from a rural area and now have to go into the city a lot by myself which makes me nervous

How big of a folding pocket knife is legal in California ?

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:31:14 +0000

Hawkeye asked:

To carry in one pocket.

knife laws in MA (law enforcement answer)?

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:04:04 +0000

Bob asked:

what are laws in MA on carrying a folding knife in you own words what can yo carry (i’m concerned about the blade on a letherman wave and a folding knife 2.25 long that also has a fork and spoon attached (its for eating with) i have read conflicting things about knives in MA and i really dont understand i’m 18y/o (if it matters) also what about those2 knives on a public university campus
if you are law enforcement please state that i dont need some random preson guessing either your law enforcement so you know or are a civilian and know for some other reason (please state reason)

Legal to carry a long knife for self defense?

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 05:02:07 +0000

Duncan H asked:

Some carry pepper spray, others a pocket knife. Owning Firearms is a constitutional right (in the US). Is it legal to carry a hunting knife for self-defense? Concealed? In plain sight? In the US? Does it vary by state (how about Washington)?……

What does a hunting knife on the waist with a red badana wrapped around it mean in outlaw biker tradition?

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:55:16 +0000

Jack A asked:

I went into a bar a few minutes ago and these young scruffy looking biker gang members were showing off there backs to me by sitting on the bar table . The one guy had a very large knife in a holster on his waste with a large red bandanna wrapped around it .He had a large chain around his right shoulder which I presume is a weapon disguised as a fashion assessorie. Can some one shed some light on this? I didn’t like the way there were acting so i drank one beer and left and as I was leaving the guy with the knife was sitting on the bar room table and yelled what only one beer? oh you must be a cop on a snoopy mission I laughed and walked out. i live in south carolina and i don’t think there were from around here . I could get a good glimpse of there gang patches but it started with Mud somthing Brotherhood

Is it illegal any where to carry a tactical folding knife?

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:30:56 +0000

Collin asked:

I stress folding. Not a switchblade. FOLDING. i live in minnesota thanks =]

In San Diego,Ca is a folding knife clipped onto your pocket considered openly displayed?

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:24:41 +0000

Fairbairn asked:

There are many folding knives with pocket clips on them,is it legal to carry them this way? Is it considered openly displayed since you can see that it is a knife or does it have to be in a sheath?

What is the law about carrying a pocket knife in Michigan?

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:26:50 +0000

Skye asked:

And what about like a hunting knife in a carrying case? Can I legally have a Swiss Army pocket knife for personal protection as well as practical uses in my pocket or purse? If anyone knows the specific laws and can explain them in simple terms, that would be appreciated! Thanks.

Carrying a knife in New York State?

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:34:28 +0000

jrs1091 asked:

I am having trouble finding a site that I can trust with New York State knife laws. Does anyone know of any? I am trying to figure out if I can carry my folding knife. It has a 3 1/2 inch blade and it only opens if you grab the blade and pull it open.