Are non locking knives legal in UK?

UK Knife law states that you are allowed to carry a non-locking pocket knife with a blade length of up to 3 inches (7.62) without any need for a valid reason. This means that you are allowed to carry a knife in public that exceeds these guidelines.

What counts as a non locking knife?

Check your local knife laws. As a general guideline, smaller and simpler is better. Aim for something at or under 2.5” blade length, that doesn’t lock, and needs two hands to open to be on the safe side.

Are one handed opening knives legal in the UK?

Opening method To comply with UK law the knife must be manual opening. There are number of ways in which knives are designed to assist with manual opening. Some of the most common blade opening systems are: the thumb stud, Spyderco round hole, Nail Nick and the flipper. Again this comes down to personal preference.

Are slip joint knives legal in UK?

​ Slip Joints – The UK Friendly (non-locking) knife joint. Slip Joints are the staple joint in the UK Friendly ( often known as UK Legal) EDC carry world. They are not the only UK friendly knife joint, but they are by far the most popular.

What knife can I carry in UK?

UK knife law allows you to carry non-locking pocket knives with a blade length up to 3 inches (7.62 cm) without any need for a valid reason. You are allowed to carry a knife which exceeds these guidelines in public, but please remember: you then do need a good reason to carry it.

Are non-locking knives safe?

We say that if you are using a knife as it was designed for then it shouldn’t matter if you have a locking blade or not. The cutting action itself forces the blade to stay open. If you are inexperienced or using it incorrectly there is always a chance you will hurt yourself no matter what knife you are using.

What knives are legal to carry UK?

UK knife law allows you to carry non-locking pocket knives with a blade length up to 3 inches (7.62 cm) without any need for a valid reason.

What knives are illegal in the UK?

Banned Knives in the UK

  • Butterfly knives/Balisongs. These knives have a hidden blade inside a handle which splits in the middle.
  • Disguised Knives.
  • Push daggers.
  • Flick knives/Switchblades/Automatic knives.
  • Gravity knives.
  • Zombie knives.
  • Stealth knives.
  • Swords.

Are Flipper knives illegal in UK?

Stopping the flippers This is why we’ve stopped selling flipper knives, assisted openers and some other knives to the UK and Ireland. We want to adhere to the law, even if it is not crystal clear. The risk for you as our customer, us as a business and all the lost merchandise are simply not worth it.

What can you carry for self-defence in the UK?

The only fully legal self-defence product at the moment is a rape alarm. These are not expensive and can be bought from most local police stations or supermarkets.