<![CDATA[British Blades :: Custom Knife Making - Blades, Britain & the Law...]]> http://www.britishblades.com/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/images/bbskin/misc//rss.jpg <![CDATA[British Blades :: Custom Knife Making - Blades, Britain & the Law...]]> http://www.britishblades.com/forums Suggestion based on experience ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:03:17 GMT If you promise to make your wife a knife, and if she loves the idea, but if she leaves you before you get it finished, and if you finish it anyway -- don't send her a pic of it.

I thought it turned out pretty nice, especially for only my second one. Cocobola scales, stainless steel ...

I've missed everybody here on the forums, missed you guys a lot, but my life has been rather ... well, a bit chaotic here lately. Hope to spend more time here soon.

Oh, and that pic -- it's a good way to get an early morning wake-up call from local law enforcement. ]]> Polite_Yank http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92952 EDC Flipper ? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:06:59 GMT I have failed to find any sub 3 inch non locking folder which I am happy to use and have started sketching out my own designs. One of the designs includes a finger guard on the blade, the primary purpose of this is to let you know when the blade is starting to fold. However when the blade is... I have failed to find any sub 3 inch non locking folder which I am happy to use and have started sketching out my own designs.

One of the designs includes a finger guard on the blade, the primary purpose of this is to let you know when the blade is starting to fold. However when the blade is closed this finger guard will look like and could be used as a flipper to open the knife. (Think of a non locking SOG Twitch)

My question is, would this 'flipper' make the knife illegal or can I use it to make my design suitable for one hand opening?

I have until recently been what you call on here an NKP. I have been reading through your forum soaking up the information. Thanks to all of you who have made this forum a mine of useful information.

This is my first post and certainly not my last, Unless you shoot my idea down in flames I will have many more questions :) ]]> pieinthesky http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92654 Is this Carriable? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:02:48 GMT Is this EDC friendly or not?
I know S139 etc
But don't know if this counts as a blade or tool
Thanks.

http://www.heinnie.com/n7vbfp709225/...p-92-298-3286/ ]]> Afromonk http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92615 Friction folder alternative design. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:40:36 GMT Apologies if this has been covered before :)

As I understand it, a sub 3 inch friction folder is treated in the same way as a slipjoint under the law, as the blade isn't locked and can be pushed closed without pressing a button or other mechanism.

Now, I like the friction folder design, but the extended tang must be a right pain to have sticking out in your pocket. I was wondering if an alternative design would be legal.

How about a design which has a similar locating notch as a lock knife, but the back spring works to keep it unlocked until thumb pressure is applied to the back of the knife? Obviously the spring would have to be fairly weak.

It seems to me that this knife would be easy to close without pressure on the back (and so comply with the law?), and would avoid the sharp tang extension while keeping the advantage of extra safety against closing that friction folders have.

What do you think? :) ]]> Underhay http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92544 OT - Man faces 5 years for handing in found shotgun? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:22:30 GMT Not sure if you've seen this story before. Whatever this chaps background is I think 5 years a bit OTT given what is being reported.

Don't discount there being more to this story than the press have reported, but it sounds scary. The way it's reported will put off anyone else that finds a firearm from handing it in to the police.

See the these links for the story;

Beyond Belief
Surrey Today News

Quote:
Ex-soldier faces jail for handing in gun
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 12:15

A former soldier who handed a discarded shotgun in to police faces at least five years imprisonment for "doing his duty".

Paul Clarke, 27, was found guilty of possessing a firearm at Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday – after finding the gun and handing it personally to police officers on March 20 this year.

The jury took 20 minutes to make its conviction, and Mr Clarke now faces a minimum of five year's imprisonment for handing in the weapon.

In a statement read out in court, Mr Clarke said: "I didn't think for one moment I would be arrested.

"I thought it was my duty to hand it in and get it off the streets."
]]> echo3 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92533 DNA Database - what happens if u refuse to hand over your dna? Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:15:17 GMT Sorry this isnt totally knife related but its something that bothers me. As i understand it atm, if u r arrested, and even if u r cleared the police hold onto your dna...something which really really annoys me. To think this is britain not soviet russia...sigh...anyway. But if u get arrested for... Sorry this isnt totally knife related but its something that bothers me.

As i understand it atm, if u r arrested, and even if u r cleared the police hold onto your dna...something which really really annoys me. To think this is britain not soviet russia...sigh...anyway.

But if u get arrested for carrying XYZ knife, and you refuse to let them take your DNA what happens? Its something thats pretty relevant considering your stand a chance of an illinformed police officer arresting u for carrying something that is legal in the situation you have it. When it comes down to it, as human beings our dna is all we really truely own, I dont like the idea and i dont trust the government with something so precious. Especially considering the rate at which science advances, the possible malicious use in the future is terryfying. ]]> Falcor http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92379 Fitzen Tank knife Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:50:59 GMT Hi all, For some time I have collected small medium priced Knives. I was out in the US the other week and was quite tempted to buy a John Fitzen custom knive (tank bowie). However a friend put me off saying it would be confiscated on return to the uk even though it was legal. My question is... Hi all,
For some time I have collected small medium priced Knives. I was out in the US the other week and was quite tempted to buy a John Fitzen custom knive (tank bowie). However a friend put me off saying it would be confiscated on return to the uk even though it was legal. My question is can a knife (fixed blade) be orderd over the internet and posted to the UK or would it be stopped and confiscated at customs?

Regards

Chris

PS. Does anyone know any good UK bowie knife makers sites ]]> chrismetallica1 http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92353 <![CDATA[Increase in maximum penalty for "carrying a knife"]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:07:29 GMT I caught the tail-end of a radio report about an increase in maximum sentence for carrying a knife (presumably illegally!)

I didn't hear the details and it wasn't in the papers. Anyone catch it? ]]> xavierdoc http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92270 knife retailers in Scotland Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:41:50 GMT Not sure if this has been highlighted elsewhere but the trade organisation my business is in sent this info and I quote for your info. Mods please move if in the wrong place.
'' For members who may have missed the item back in September, this is a reminder. Scottish knife retailers should note that a new licensing scheme is being introduced, which will require many outlets to apply for said licence.
If you are based in Scotland and sell knives, you're almost certainly going to require a license.
The regulations refer to ''knives other than those designed for domestic use'' but then goes on to encompass ''any other article with a blade,which is sharply pointed or which is made or adapted for use for causing injury to the person''.
This definition [which is the same as that used to define knives and blades which should not be sold to under 18 yr olds] is sure to mean that ANY knife retailer in Scotland is affected.
Retailers need to apply to their local authority for the proper license by 1Dec 2009, to allow sufficient time for the license to be granted by the 1st June 2010. Unlicensed retailers who contnue to sell knives after 1st June2010 will be commiting a criminal offence. License costs will vary depending on your local authority. Its also worth noting that''distributors'' of knives and bladed items will also require a license where the order for the item was taken at premises outside Scotland [such as online] but where the item is being distributed from premise in Scotland''

Where goes Scotland so goes England. Lookout folks. :C ]]> arcturus http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91348 what happens to all the confiscated knives Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:59:47 GMT Hey all.. just wondering what happens to all the knives currently being imprisoned at Mount Pleasant? thanks ug :) Hey all..

just wondering what happens to all the knives currently being imprisoned at Mount Pleasant?

thanks

ug :) ]]> ugug http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91257 Hand Gun Magazines ! Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:04:44 GMT A little out of my depth here, but can I legally buy / own a pair of handgun magazines , in order to make pouches for them and is so where would I start to look, sorry if this is in the wrong place , just interested to know;) A little out of my depth here, but can I legally buy / own a pair of handgun magazines , in order to make pouches for them and is so where would I start to look, sorry if this is in the wrong place , just interested to know;) ]]> Ru Titley http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90955 police and the law. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:13:55 GMT i was on a nightshift the other night ,where we worked alongside the police dog team. could,nt help notice the dog handlers both had leathermans and one had a folder in a belt pouch ,could,nt quite see the model.surely if it is ok for them? i was on a nightshift the other night ,where we worked alongside the police dog team. could,nt help notice the dog handlers both had leathermans and one had a folder in a belt pouch ,could,nt quite see the model.surely if it is ok for them? ]]> GILL http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90938