In the United Kingdom, the holding and carrying of knives in public is subject to specific legal provisions and restrictions.
Legal requirements for Swiss army knives and other knives
In the United Kingdom, the holding and carrying of knives in public is subject to specific legal provisions and restrictions.
In particular, the holding and carrying of a knife in public is prohibited without good reason or lawful authority, unless it is a folding pocketknife with a folding blade of 3 inches/7.62 cm long or less.
Further, the sale and delivery of knives to anyone under the age of 18 is prohibited, unless it is a folding pocketknife with a folding blade of 3 inches/7.62 cm long or less.
A folding pocketknife means it is immediately foldable, simply by pressing it into place, without any further action, such as pressing a button or releasing a catch (as is the case with a lock knife).
Please note that Victorinox takes all precautions and exercises all due diligence, including suitable age verification procedures, to ensure that knives are not sold on this website and handed over to a person under the age of 18.
Disclaimer The information provided does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information provided is for general informational purposes only.
Please contact the local police or authority for detailed information.
Lyme Bay Solutions Ltd and Victorinox expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the information provided to the fullest extent permitted by law.
