There are many myths and stories surrounding throwing knives and pocket knives and other types of knives but not all of them are true. Yes, there are strict rules in the UK about carrying knives but they are not impossible to abide by. Given below are some facts about knives, knife laws and knife dangers that should keep you safe.

Throwing knives and pocket knives can cause grievous injuries but then when someone has it in mind to cause injury they can use so many things as weapons. The softest pillow can be used as weapon to suffocate someone. If you are caught carrying a knife you need to prove that you were not going to use it as a weapon. Otherwise you could be looking at stiff penalties.

Anyone under the age of 18 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and anyone under the age of 16 in Scotland is not allowed to buy a knife. If you are an adult you can own knives of different kinds, throwing knives and pocket knives for example. However, it is illegal to own butterfly knives, flick knives and disguised knives. However, if you threaten someone with a pen knife you still break the law. As far as carrying a knife in public is concerned it is completely illegal even when it is sitting at the bottom of your suitcase.

What happens if you are caught carrying a knife? Not much – you face up to a year in prison and a monetary fine of £5,000. However, if your job demands that you carry a knife (if you are a chef for example) or if you are carrying a pen knife with a blade that is less than 3 inches long you don’t break the law. Sikhs are allowed to carry kripans because their religion demands so.

There are weapon amnesty laws in force in the UK and you may ask for a lawyer to help enforce the amnesties. It is best to report to the local police station if you possess a knife but you could still be charged with the crime of possessing a knife. If you see an unattended flick knife you are not supposed to touch it and report it to the local police immediately.

How many people die every year of knife crimes in the UK? The number is surprisingly small even when we are given to believe that the rates are very high. If you are careful about where you are venturing to then you shouldn’t get involved in knife related crimes. If you, however, feel that you are in danger due to someone possessing throwing knives and pocket knives then you should go to the police immediately. Remember that you are not allowed to carry a knife for your own safety.

These points about throwing knives and pocket knives should keep you away from breaking the knife laws in the UK. If you want to collect knives go ahead but don’t take them out of your home.

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