Sale of Offensive Weapons Act

 

Sale of Offensive Weapons

We take our legal responsibilities seriously and promote the safe, lawful, and responsible use of knives as tools for cooking, craft, and trade.
All bladed products sold through Community Cutlery are supplied in accordance with UK knife laws and our strict internal verification process.

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In accordance with UK law, Community Cutlery strictly adheres to the legal guidelines regarding the sale of knives and bladed products.

We do not sell knives to anyone under the age of 18.
By purchasing any bladed product from our store, customers are legally declaring that they are over 18 years of ageand consenting to an age verification check.

If verification fails, we will contact the customer and request proof of age in the form of photographic ID before goods are dispatched.

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Basic Laws on Knives

It is illegal to:

  • Sell a knife to anyone under 18, unless it has a folding blade 3 inches (7.62 cm) or less

  • Carry a knife in public without good reason, unless it has a folding blade 3 inches or less

  • Carry, buy, or sell any type of banned knife

  • Use any knife in a threatening way, even if it’s legal to own

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Good Reasons for Carrying a Knife

There are specific, limited circumstances where carrying a knife in public is permitted.
Examples include:

  • Taking knives you use at work to and from work

  • Taking a knife to a gallery or museum for exhibition

  • Using it for theatre, film, television, historical reenactment, or religious purposes (for example, the Sikh kirpan)

  • Using it in a demonstration or teaching environment

A court will ultimately decide whether you have a good reason if you are charged with carrying a knife or weapon illegally.

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