KEEP your everyday carry LEGAL - BEWARE of these BANNED WEAPONS

UK KNIFE LAW can seem complicated. I explain it here in simple terms including details of the Potential Penalties, The main requirements including the exemptions. I go though the list of BANNED Offensive Knives and Weapons and include a Quiz at the end - Can you decide if these knives are legal or Non-legal carry in the UK??
DISCLAIMER: I am not a legal expert - this video is for education/entertainment purposes and if you are unsure about the legal status of a knife or weapon that you own - you should seek legal advice. Some useful resources are listed below....
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Key Moments in the video:
00:00 - Intro and Disclaimer
01:57 - Legal penalties, rules and exemptions
03:19 - Examples - non-legal carry knives
04:38 - Examples - legal carry knives
06:58 - Good Reasons for carrying a non-folding knife
11:30 - Banned Knives and weapons
15:00 - QUIZ
Resources:
- www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-kn...
- www.gov.uk/government/publica...
- @blackbeltbarrister • Every Knife Owner Need...
- @thatgearguy • Police came to my hous...
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[@jasonroper7154]

This was really interesting and informative to watch, I live in the state of Texas and we literally have no knife laws

[@MB_EDC]

Crazy I know! Thanks for your comment.

[@davidkurle5418]

Good info, buddy! Cheers!

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks David!

[@lawrencebrown3582]

If there can be an exemption for so called "religious purposes" 🙄, there can be an exemption for those of us who just want a practical locking pocket knife that won't accidentally close on our own fingers! Some UK laws are seriously crass.

[@MB_EDC]

I find it best not to look for sense here......

[@SigogglinJack]

Very interesting video. There’s a pull both directions in every country between liberty and tyranny. With our country divided into state, laws in some states are very similar to yours and some are much less restrictive. Great job 👏

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks. I learnt a lot researching for this.

[@dougr5379]

Really good video on the subject. I watched primarily out of curiosity. Here in Texas US, I feel fortunate to be able to own and carry any type of firearm or edged weapon I choose just about anywhere I want.

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks brother. It is not so bad here. With restriction comes ingenuity and we have some amazing slipjoints.

[@SteelCityKnives]

Brilliant video, mate! 👊

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks Steely! Much appreciated. I ejoyed looking this stuff up.

[@singingtoad]

Very good video and thanks for explaining the UK knife laws in a fun way, I really liked the quiz part. 👍Although the knife laws aren't as strict where I live in Canada, there are still many similarities between us. Under our Criminal Code: Prohibited Weapons act lists several of the same knives/weapons as does in the UK. However, we are not really restricted to any blade length or locking mechanisms aside from what's specifically on the Prohibited Weapons list. The only real trouble is with importing knives into Canada, the CBSA seems to think they make the laws and they've banned many types of knives from import, even though they are not actually on the Prohibited Weapon list. 🙄 However, I fear the day will come soon that our knife laws here will become just as bad as the UK, if not worse...😬

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks Dave!!!We have the same issue with our Royal Mail postal service. MOst times they will not accept knives for shipping - even if legal and well packed!!

[@thevineclimber]

What a great video! Thank you! How interesting. In the United States, knife laws vary from location to location, which makes it difficult to ever know that your knife is legal. Unless you are in an area where you are familiar with the laws.

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks Anne. There is a level of knife crime here in the UK (Mainly between young males) which scares a lot of people and has led to this widespread anti-knife feeling.

[@richardbeck4193]

Depending on the Police-person flippers may be classified the same way as buttons 😢

[@MB_EDC]

I have heard that - but not seen definitive evidence on it either way...yet. I have a couple of flippers, and do carry them sometimes - but I am unlikely to be subjected to a random stop and search and probably would not take them into a city pub or bar. I try to select my daily carry knife/knives to be appropriate for my day.

[@CarTM]

5:30 thats the part we want to know about, it says the cutting edge on the Uk website

[@MB_EDC]

The rumours are that some knives have been confiscated because they are longer than 5" from handle to tip - but I can't fully confirm this and the law clearly states cutting edge. Many sites ( including police sites) just refer to blade length.

[@CarTM]

@@MB_EDC thanks for the quick reply, Ill be pragmatic

[@acraptor9921]

Great video ! Just wondering what your opinions are for a higonokami knife as an edc, blade is less than 3inch but has a tab to open which doubles as a hand operated lock, i assume it isnt legal as an edc and cant be bothered to appeal at a court to see if it is, just curious on anyones opinion, cheers

[@MB_EDC]

My understanding is that it depends on if there is a locking mechanism that must be released befor eclosing the knife. If it is a friction folder with an extended tang ( e.g. Svord) but no specific locking mechanism - then it should be OK. I am not a legal expert though...

[@RandysWSG]

Excellent video brother. You answered a lot of questions but on. Why does the UK hate ninjas?

[@MB_EDC]

All of that Ninja stuff on the list makes no sense. I am not aware of these being a big issue here. The throwing stars maybe…

[@steveb1972]

The children’s’ SAK makes me laugh. They’ve taken the point off the blade, but left the very sharp wood saw! 🙄

[@MB_EDC]

I am very cynical about the "My First Victorinox" it is essentially"The Walker" which they discontinued last year and was half the price. Despite the rounded tip it still has a sharp blade (or could be sharpened) and as you say the saw is very capable of seeing through a finger!! I still think suitable for kids though, they need to learn to use basic tools...

[@alexblue6991]

I got stopped by the police walking past Glasgow Central railway station had a crowbar and screwdriver and hammer Stanley's knife i was going to an emergency job as an joiner i couldn't get any parking near my job i explained to the police i was going to an emergency job i showed them my works ID and the job on my PDA and told them i couldn't get a parking space the police women said that she wants to charge me for having weapons but the police man said next time keep them in a tool bag Alec from Scotland

[@MB_EDC]

It is interesting that it still comes down to the enforcement by individual police officers. The toolbag is a good idea - I have said the same to my son who is an electrician. My understanding was that if needed for work - and you were working!! it should not be an issue... It would be interesting to get the view from one of the legal channels - like Blackbelt Barrister...

[@JackElo7777]

Hi! A large sword is legal in the UK but must also be forged, i.e. made using traditional methods.

[@MB_EDC]

Cool, thanks! Good to know....

[@ThomasD66]

Modern swords are also granted an exemption for sporting activities (e.g. fencing or HEMA.)

[@MB_EDC]

@ThomasD66 That makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

[@ballkeeper6662]

3in max the whole blade

[@devilchild8811]

UK knife law is a typical example of people who don't know what they're talking about making laws.

[@MB_EDC]

Unfortunately yes. Especially some of the crazy banned weapons that were never a problem!!🤣

[@devilchild8811]

@@MB_EDC I camp and hunt, so generally always have a reasonable excuse even for my fixed blades. As if writing on a blade makes it a “zombie” knives. Remove the writing and it’s legal. Just plain stupidity.

[@MB_EDC]

@devilchild8811 Agreed!

[@Countryboy071]

I respect your chanel, however this has been done hundreds of times by many. Have you heard of black belt Barrister? A qualified legal professional. Theres also much details, currently up to date on the government home office page. Good to keep this in perspective though, many of us collectors dont want things to get worse 👍

[@MB_EDC]

Yes I recommended Black Belt Barrister as an authority on this stuff in the video description. I just did the video because a lot of my viewers, many from the US, do not understand the regulations. So I read up on them and tried to explain the rules in simple terms. I referenced the home office site in the description as well.

[@devilchild8811]

He literally mentioned BBB that's how much attention you paid.

[@simonh6371]

Honestly although I'm a libertarian I still feel that our laws do make sense given what they are designed to do, which is to prevent someone carrying something with which they can easily stab someone. Stabbing someone with a slipjoint, especially a spearpoint blade like on a SAK, would be very tricky and you'd run the risk of it closing on your fingers instead. The laws in Germany are however a bit contradictory. They are allowed to carry locking blades, provided that they are not one-handed opening. Presumably the reasoning behind that being that you can't quickly deploy a locking blade which is to all intents and purposes a fixed blade when the blade is locked open, if you have to use 2 hands to open it. Yet they may carry fixed bladed knives, with a max. blade length of 12cm. That doesn't make sense to me as the fixed blade is even quicker to deploy and use than the one-handed opening locking knife.

[@MB_EDC]

It is a very emotive and difficult topic to discuss with non-EDC non-knife collectors. I would like to know the range of knives used in knife crime. I don't believe they would include Leatherman multi tools with locking blades or Victorinox 111mm knives with locking blades - both of which are safer to use.

[@simonh6371]

P.S. You have some nice knives there. I too own the Bokerplus Atlas, also the military issue version of your Trailmaster. If you're thinking about getting a Spyderco I'd recommend the Urban. It's halfway in blade length between the UKPK and the Squeak so I think it's a good practical size.

[@MB_EDC]

@simonh6371 Thanks Simon. I appreciate the Soyderco tip too!

[@andrexxxuk]

Although you make some valid comments, having a knife that looks aggressive is a matter of opinion, and has absolutely no bearing on whether the knife is legal or not not legal to be carried. Please do your job properly if you’re going to offer advice stop making up, information that is nonfactual. You do the knife communities no favours whatsoever. Apart from that, for our American friends, you put it very basically which may be a good thing for them.

[@MB_EDC]

The agressive-looking knife blades is about acceptability rather than law, agreed and is definitely subjective. I try ro be sensitive to the people around me especialy in the office where I work. Whilst not a legal requirement it helps to prevent knife bans in the office where I work....It is reasonable advice to have a knife appropriate to you location......

[@Angelo535]

I live in TX also, if we can carry it, it's all good, but that being said I feel I'm going to prison for four years just watching this, 😂 it hard to believe the knife laws in some places

[@MB_EDC]

I think because we have virtually no guns. Knife crime has hit the news. I don’t think that many people had the banned weapons anyway

[@perrygershin3946]

So what's next, big stick laws?

[@MB_EDC]

They are running out of things to ban.

[@user-uc5sn4tp3f]

Ban tree limbs ! ( Sarcasm)

[@MB_EDC]

This ban is not working (apparently) so more bans could be coming. Rather than trying to sort out the social issues that lead to knife crime. Incidentally mainly using kitchen knives, swords or machetes anyway…

[@user-uc5sn4tp3f]

Do not surrender the War of Words and Public Image to the other side . Simply using the words Knife Crime or Knife Violence is ceding half the public debate before you start . There is Gang Violence , Drug Violence , Felonious Violence, Domestic Violence, and even Senseless Violence. But NEVER has a Knife self levitate itself out of a knife drawer , display case , storage cabinet, or whatever, then flown across the room , or down the street to stab or slash anyone . Not humor . Brought to you ( UK Knife Owners ) from the American Gun Rights Community. ( Which to a degree also includes Knives , because the Right includes * Arms * , which is inclusive of more than Firearms .)

[@PBK.london]

​@@MB_EDCtypical uk government. When a bann doesn't work... just ban more things 😂

[@nenadcubric2663]

Glad i dobro live in UK Police State

[@MB_EDC]

We have strict knife and gun laws. It's not a police state!

[@Gadgetdad007]

All of the knives in this video can kill.

[@MB_EDC]

Of course! The social issues underlying knife crime is the issue and if knives are banned the criminal elements will use hammers or other tools. Any tool can be a weapon.

[@Gadgetdad007]

@@MB_EDC we need to stop all the hunting for animals with guns also. What kind of world are we living in where people need to carry any weapons.

[@MB_EDC]

I wouldn’t call the knives I carry “weapons” they are useful tools. In fact I mainly carry Swiss Army knives which have non locking blades and useful tools such as scissors and screwdrivers

[@Countryboy071]

​@@Gadgetdad007don't like it ? Don't watch it.

[@IxArchitects]

​@@Gadgetdad007This one, the real one, not the fantasy land you want to live in, you freak.

[@steveb1972]

Hi I’m in Birmingham UK. I totally agree with our laws, but you can still do fatal harm with a blade 3 inches or less, even with some of the SAK tools!

[@MB_EDC]

Hi Steve, I live near Bromsgrove. I follow the UK laws of course. I don't fully agree with the knife laws. I do not believe that many if any people are stabbed with a 111mm locking SAK or there locking Knife on a leatherman. Most will be much larger knives, tactical knives or most likely cheap kitchen knives. As a dad/grandad I am unlikely to stab anyone. I have always carried a penknife since I was a boy.

[@IxArchitects]

FREAK

[@stephenw2045]

I have a friend who got punched in the face by some wanna be black gangsta type. He had his house key in his fist. My friend lost his eye. Can do lots of damage with just about anything. Doesn't mean I should have to suffer for wanting to carry a functional safety knife that locks.

[@MB_EDC]

@@stephenw2045 Agreed.

[@DeepPortalViewer]

Machetes are now being banned 😅

[@MB_EDC]

No wonder Victorinox are going to produce knife-less Swiss Army Tools.

[@DeepPortalViewer]

@@MB_EDC the knife laws are getting out of hand. It won’t be long before sharp kitchen knives are banned even inside your own home.

[@MB_EDC]

@@DeepPortalViewer And dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife!

[@DeepPortalViewer]

@@MB_EDC I’ve just had some clarification on this. Machetes are not illegal, but zombie-style-machetes along with zombie-style knives are now illegal. It’s perfectly legal to own a machete if you have a valid reason (gardening, farming etc)

[@MB_EDC]

@@DeepPortalViewer Thanks for the clarification. That makes sense. They can't be carried in public anyway. I'm not sure I have need of one myself...