I ordered a folding knife with a 3-inch blade and received a message from the CBSA informing me that they had confiscated this item. I collect beautiful or unusual knives and I can`t believe they confiscated this item, even though other Canadians have posted that they love the knife they received from the same seller. I can`t get a knife with a 3-inch blade, but every black man in Toronto seems to have a gun! I think I was born from the wrong color. Do I discriminate against young black men, the answer is yes!!! You could face a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison if you own a knife that is illegal in Canada. His knife was also confiscated. I wonder if it is a good idea to carry a pocket knife. Assuming I`m a normal person and I`m not stupid about it, am I going to get in trouble? The Penal Code does not limit the length of the carrying of knives, but it is forbidden to carry a knife if the owner intends to carry it for a purpose dangerous to public peace or for the purpose of committing a crime. [18] 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] (b) knives of all kinds, except those the ownership of which is justified by domestic, professional or educational use, or in the arts, hunting, fishing or for similar purposes. Simply possessing a legal knife is not a crime in Canada. However, a prosecutor can argue in court that a small pocket knife was carried for a “purpose dangerous to the peace” or to commit a crime. In this case, even owning a small pocket knife can become a problem. The argument of possession of a knife in self-defence has not yet become customary law and cannot be considered a general defence. Finally, use common sense when carrying a knife and remember the rule of proper force. If they have a gun, use a gun. Otherwise, leave your knife alone unless there is no other alternative, and the threat to your life is perceived as real.
Canada doesn`t really have strict rules when it comes to knives. Apart from the lists of some specifically forbidden styles, they are not even mentioned. And something you should always keep in mind is that a knife is not necessarily a weapon. Specific situation: I really want to get a full-medium Kukri as a general survival knife that works well as a spare hatchet. It`s 100% a tool, but it feels like an intimidating sword. So this Kukri is not something that can really be carried in public; That would attract too much attention. It refers specifically to question 4 “How can I carry a large knife in public”. No authorization is required for the import, trade or carrying of knives for these purposes (Art. 7, 5). A push dagger has a T-shaped handle and a dagger at its short.
The blade cannot be folded and the wearer holds it in his fist. It can also be called a sliding knife, hitting knife or punching dagger.