All knives that are not illegal can be legally purchased, possessed and used by anyone on private property. However, some knives cannot be carried in public, which is defined as actual control over a restricted class knife outside of home, business, or private property. [29] Many of today`s state penal codes restricting the use and possession of knives have been amended several times over the years, rather than rewriting them, to remove old classifications and definitions that are largely a historical legacy, a process that often leads to illogical, confusing, and even contradictory provisions. For example, in Arkansas, a state where knife fights with large and long blades such as Bowie and Arkansas toothpicks were once commonplace,[94][113] a state law made it illegal for anyone to “carry a knife as a weapon,”[114] which stipulated that any knife with a blade of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) or more was prima facie evidence of this. that the knife was carried as a weapon. nevertheless allows a complete exemption from the law if “while travelling”. [115] Illegal knives: All knives with blades that can be opened with one hand (even if the one-handed opening mechanism has been removed), self-opening knives (switch knives), push daggers, gravity knives, disguised knives (belt loop knives, sword sticks, etc.), two-piece knives (butterfly knives), Knives that are easy to access for the wearer (neck or belt knives, boot knives, etc.) are illegal to possess or possess. Multi-tool tools with one-handed blades are also illegal to own or own. [9] [21] The possession of throwing knives and private or public throwing are subject to authorization. [22] What should a European traveller do? How could someone know or comply with all the different laws and regulations when traveling to four or five countries? You can`t. So you have two options: I have worked and traveled in Europe for decades and I have lived there for the last 10 years.
I`ve been writing for BLADE Magazine and KNIVES Annual Book for almost 20 years and have written two books about knives: The Tactical Knife and Survival Knives. As a result, I met a lot of people in the European knife community – cutlers, bushcraft enthusiasts, etc. Legal knives: In Denmark, folding knives (pocket knives) and fixed blade knives are legal if the blade does not exceed 12 cm (4.7 inches). 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. Are prohibited in Spain knives that are not recognizable as such, semi-automatic and automatic knives, pinball machines and generally all folding knives over 4.3 “/ 11 cm in length. Also butterfly knives and sliding daggers. Daggers are prohibited if they have sharpened a blade on both sides. Also, in Spain, you usually need to be able to give a good reason why you are carrying a knife. In summary, there are knives that can still be carried, then there are knives that can only be carried for a legitimate purpose, and knives that can be carried in no-gun zones. Finally, a tip for Germany: if you want to be on the safe side, you can`t go wrong with an “unrestricted use” knife.
If you are sure not to enter a no-gun zone, knives with a blade up to 12 centimeters are no problem. All types of knives are considered dangerous tools, but are not considered weapons under Polish law,[45] so there are no restrictions on weapons. The exception is a blade hidden in an object that does not look like a weapon (a sword in an umbrella, a dagger in a shoe, etc.). It is legal to sell, buy, exchange and possess knives, and Polish law does not prohibit carrying a knife in a public place. At mass events, however, some prohibitions may apply in possession of so-called “dangerous” tools. [46] Many Americans we meet on trips to Europe also need their knives, those who have them. But the point is in the details: the Swedish wilderness is not considered “public”. This means that knives usually need to be kept locked up in cities. In the Swedish wilderness, on the other hand, there are usually no problems with a knife of appropriate size. Article 2 of the Arms and Ammunition Act lists different types of weapons.
[52] It states that “melee weapons, American punches, daggers, kama, swords, bayonets and other objects whose primary purpose is insult” are considered weapons. Most knives are therefore considered tools and are technically legal to possess and carry. However, since any knife can be used as a melee weapon and the law does not distinguish between certain types, it is up to the authorities to determine the intention of the person who owns the knife and whether there is a “good reason” for it. Therefore, fixed-blade knives are considered suitable for certain occupations or hunting and fishing, but are likely to be treated as a weapon in urban settings. Switch blades, butterfly knives, blades hidden in everyday objects are usually treated as weapons, and folding knives can also fall into this category. The appearance of the knife (how aggressive it looks), the length (although there is no legal limit to the length), where it was carried (large gatherings, schools, public buildings, etc.) and the behavior of the person carrying the knife all play a role in the decision to violate the law. The purchase, possession and carrying of a melee weapon is an offence and punishable by a fine of up to RSD 10,000 or up to 60 days in jail (“Weapons and Ammunition Act,” section 35.[ 53] In practice, the less it resembles a weapon, the less likely it is to have legal consequences. and the more it is worn and used with “good judgment”. Occasional disputes over what constitutes a switched blade knife under federal law have sometimes led to the United States.
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