Knife laws in Scotland ?

[Misanthropic]

Anyone know the knife laws in scotland ? (no scotland isnt in england)

I know its about 3 inches in england but last time i asked he copper he said that its illegal to carry any bladed thing

[sage]

I hate to break it to you but the knife laws are consistant throughout the UK. It is legal to carry a folding knife of up to three inches long. It is illegal to carry a fixed knife or an automatic knife. Cops are pretty ignorant of these laws. It is illegal to carry the knife to defend yourself with but it is legal to carry the same knife to clean your finger nails or peel fruit.

Knife law in the UK (http://www.bkcg.co.uk/guide/law.html)

[Misanthropic]

Only one problem.. i dont know what my knife come's under.. its a lock knife under 3" but i can flick it out so does this make it a gravity knife ?

But other than that if i get stopped i can just say its for peeling fruit ?

[sage]

quote:Originally posted by Misanthropic:

Only one problem.. i dont know what my knife come's under.. its a lock knife under 3" but i can flick it out so does this make it a gravity knife ?

Does it have a thumb stud or a spyder hole? if you can flick it out without any assistance whatsoever (just a wave of your hand) it's a gravity knife and illegal but if you need to use a finger or thumb to flick it out its a fast opener and legal.

quote:But other than that if i get stopped i can just say its for peeling fruit ?

Under UK law you are not allowed to carry any weapon. If you carry a knife intending to use it as a weapon it's illegal, if you carry it for other reasons it's legal. Just use your imagination if talking to the police.

[Misanthropic]

Its got a hole... but i find studs to be easyer to open

Thanks for the info !