Yes, you can. But there are some things you need to know. In the United States, knife laws and regulations are a confusing patchwork that varies from state to state, city to city and sometimes makes no sense. It is not possible to travel from California to New York with a knife without breaking any laws or regulations in any place. Swedish law prohibits the carrying of knives in public places, including schools and vehicles in these areas, if the carrier intends to use the knife as a weapon to commit an offence. Examples of legitimate purposes include craftsmen using a knife on the job, soldiers in uniform carrying a knife, or the normal use of a pocket knife. The same law also regulates certain other objects intended for pushing, cutting or otherwise for crimes against life and health. In addition, items intended “in particular” for crimes against life and health, such as switch blades, shurikens and American punches, may not be given or sold to persons under the age of 21. [57] Carrying a weapon in self-defence is not considered a legitimate aim. [58] Under the Crime Prevention Act, knives otherwise “exempted” carried for “good cause or lawful authority” may still be considered illegal if authorities conclude that the knife is being carried as an “assault weapon.” In recent years, the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 has been reinterpreted by police and prosecutors, who have persuaded courts to minimize exemptions from prosecution on the grounds that the defendant has “lawful authority or reasonable excuse” to apply the law to various cases. This new approach now includes the prosecution of citizens who have admitted to carrying a knife solely in self-defense (in the eyes of the law, this is currently considered an admission that the defendant intends to use the knife as an “assault weapon,” albeit defensively and in otherwise justified circumstances). [75] While the onus is on the officer to prove offensive intent, prosecutors and courts have always considered the appearance and marketing of a particular knife brand when assessing whether an otherwise legal knife was carried as an offensive weapon. In addition, the 1997 Knives Act now prohibits the sale of combat knives and restricts the marketing of knives as offensive weapons.

A knife marketed as “tactical”, “military”, “special operations”, etc. could therefore result in additional liability. The special exception in the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Sec. 139) for folding knives (pocket knives with non-lockable blades) with a sharp edge (without blade) of less than 3 inches (7.6 cm) in length, is another “common sense” measure that allows certain small knives to be carried for general use; However, this exception only applies to folding knives without a locking mechanism. The wording of the Criminal Law Act does not mention locking, so the definition of “pocket folding knife” has been clarified by case law. In the Crown Court`s appeal in Harris v. DPP (1992)[65] and R. v Deegan (1998),[68] the finding that “folding” should mean “non-locking” was upheld. Given that the only superior court in England and Wales to the Court of Appeal is the Supreme Court, the only possibility that the decision in R. v. Deegan may be overturned by a dissenting judgment of the Supreme Court or by an Act of Parliament. [69] Pocket knives without blade closure are not affected by the amendment.

This means that sliding seals and friction liners of any blade length can be transported outside and inside weapons-free areas. In addition, Parliament has formulated a number of exceptions where there is a “legitimate interest” in carrying a knife. To avoid misunderstandings: The exceptions do not mean that, in such cases, every knife can be legally carried in a no-firearms zone. Of course, the provisions of § 42a continue to apply! Some states prohibit the possession of a folding knife with a quick-release mechanism such as a gravimeter, butterfly knife, or switch blade. [91] Other states may not impose restrictions at all,[121] while many allow possession with certain restrictions (age, wearing, hidden, carrying as a convicted criminal, prohibited owner or committing a serious crime, etc.). [91] If you like to drink and hang out in bars and clubs, leave your knife in your room. Don`t try to use your knife as a weapon except in extreme circumstances where your own life is actually at stake. This is considered deadly violence everywhere, and you must defend your actions. Again, use common sense.

They have an inner compass pointing in the right direction. Be sure of it. This approach has worked for us. Your results may vary. No warranty is given or implied. Occasional disputes over what constitutes a switched blade knife under federal law have sometimes led U.S. Customs to seize knives in the United States. You will meet friendly people with a common interest.

Go ahead. Go ahead. You will have a great time. Safe travels. Blades of this length can only be legally possessed if the owner has a legitimate reason to possess the knife (knives for cooking at home, knives as tools, knife specially designed for hunting, butcher knife, etc.) or a special collection permit.