British Knife Laws

[Geordie_Rob]

I have a mate at work who is a chef. He takes his knives home each day in his backpack on his motorbike. He has been stopped a few times & always declares right away he is a chef on the way to or from work & he is carrying multiple knives. Normally after a quick check he is on his way.

Like people said, if they aren't actually on your person (strapped to a belt/leg/other body part) then you should be fine.

Now, I am a part time gardener & carry a 16inch machete in the boot of my car. I've had it taken off me before (they done whatever they do & let me pick it up 3 days later). They said although I'm a gardener I didn't have reason to be carrying it & was very lucky to get it back. I think due to the fact I had numerous business cards & showed him the email address on my phone tallied with the one on the cards, thus backing up my claim, was the only reason i wasnt arrested on the spot. I was also able to verify my identity with the driving licence photo card so they knew I was who I was claiming to be.