Here it is legal to import, own and use (within rather strict bounds) anything that could be described as a fixed blade. Delivery services have no trouble with it either. BUT: it is illegal to be 'threatening', wether that be by knife, club or toy smurf. And of course open carrying a knife is pretty threatening in itself to some people and since it's always 'the other guy' deciding if it is threatening to him, de facto it is illegal to carry a knife outside your own premises. And even on your own land, if it's threatening to somebody... Assisted or non friction/free falling folders are illegal as such. Folders smaller than 'the cross-width of you palm' (3-3.5" maybe?)are considered non-threatening per se and thus allowed to be carried even conceiled (but off course, if 'the other guy' says so...).

It is the reason for some strange situations: old ladies getting hefty fines for driving a car with a kitchen knife, just earned with frequent consumer points in the supermarket, openly on the passenger seat. A sheathed kitchen knife mind you. The argument being, that while sheathed, the blade was ready for use against the public and therefore automatically threatening.

I agree with the intent of your message...but disagree on what matters.

For me (personally)...I err on the side of "perception" and "boots on the ground interpretation" of the law. Reason? If a cop decides your in the gray area...you'll get to spend WAY TOO MUCH MONEY just to defend your rights in front of your 12 peers. Best guess is my 401k would be empty pretty quick....

I forgot to mention this part of the equation, you will be drained financially if this happens. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Sad that WE have let the laws come to this. Yes it's true that most of the time we don't even know they are considering a knife or gun law. BUT when they do we should DEMAND they either revoke it or rewrite it so it does not infringe on our rights.

that is sad. it is heading that way in the USA

They held up great! She really likes them. We took them for a 2 day jungle hike in Thailand, and had no problems at all. The terrain was tough, steep and slippery, but the Merrels gave great footing.

glad to hear that

Here in DK knifenuts like me, are a minority, more minor than all else that is a minority, so the politicians legislate all they want. If I were to try and stand up and make a difference, I would be considered a complete nutcase.

Politics based on fear, rarely end up targeting those the politicians are affraid of.

gun and knife nuts are really common here. but the politicians and media try to make us look like the nutcases. but we do have groups like the NRA that are fighting for our freedom.

Just look at the phrases....gun nut.....knife nut!!!

Those phrases are used as tools for anti gun and knife policies.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" />

yep....

We are enthusiasts.