Is it actually illegal to carry a normal penknife or Swiss army type knife, the sort

[Wal]

that is a useful tool? I would just like a yes or no answer, there is no need to go into the morals of knife crime etc. that is another issue, thanks

 

[Curtis B]

Not in the U.S.

 

[tariq s]

normally it is illegal to carry a knife having length more than 3inch

 

[Bardic]

For the UK, knives where the blade folds into the handle, like a Swiss Army Knife, aren't illegal as long as the blade is shorter than three inches (7.62 cms). It is however, possible for it to be considered an offensive weapon depending on the circumstances. For instance, there's no reason to have one on you when going out on the town, clubbing, pubbing etc.

For once UK law is quite sensible, recognising that men often carry a penknife or multi-tool in connection with a hobby or occupation, and old ladies often have a little penknife in their handbags for peeling fruit, cutting a nice slice of cake and so on.

 

[The Circus Bearded Lady]

It OK to do so as long as it is not handled in a threatening manner, and not carried onto aircrafts.

 

[Regional reject]

I carry a swiss army knife for work, as long as the blade is closed in its legal so yes its legal to carry one.

 

[ianhad]

No it's not.
See link, bottom of page 2.

 

[Niner]

Different jurisdictions define the length of a knife carried in public that would be considered illegal. 2.5 to 3.5 inches is a common limit - about the depth of your heart.

 

[Niner]

Different jurisdictions define the length of a knife carried in public that would be considered illegal. 2.5 to 3.5 inches is a common limit - about the depth of your heart.