alex89 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Hi guys, This is the only scenario where i would carry knives: - 2 opinels (lock knives) and 1 Elk ridge 12.5” Bowie (fixed blade) will be taken to the field from my owned property in the boot of my car in my field bag. - When i arrive at the land (where i have permission from the land owner to shoot) i attach 1 opinel in a pouch to my belt and the bowie in a sheath to my belt. - I mainly hunt pigeon, rabbit, pheasant and duck (both in season of course and not on a Sunday). - When im done for the day i put the knives back in my bag in the boot of the car and i drive home. IS THIS LEGAL?? IS MY REASON OF HUNTING A GOOD ENOUGH REASON TO CARRY THESE KNIVES? Links for the 2 knives are: http://www.bladesandbows.co.uk/elk-ridge-125-bowie-knife-5961 http://www.uttings.co.uk/p104756-opinel-classic-originals-high-grade-carbon-steel-knife/#.VK8TISihxic Thanks in advance for any comments Edited January 8, 2015 by alex89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yes it is legal . It only becomes illegal when you have no good reason to be carrying a knife . Shooting in the field is good reason to be carrying a knife or two . I have two or three knives in my truck for use when out shooting . I also carry a pocket knife when out fishing . I cannot imagine any body going out in the field without their trusty knife on their belt or in their pocket . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex89 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yes it is legal . It only becomes illegal when you have no good reason to be carrying a knife . Shooting in the field is good reason to be carrying a knife or two . I have two or three knives in my truck for use when out shooting . I also carry a pocket knife when out fishing . I cannot imagine any body going out in the field without their trusty knife on their belt or in their pocket . Harnser Even a knife as substantial as this: http://www.masterofarms.co.uk/blades-axes/769-5-elk-ridge-hunting-bowie-knife.html 7 “ blade?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Even a knife as substantial as this: http://www.masterofarms.co.uk/blades-axes/769-5-elk-ridge-hunting-bowie-knife.html 7 blade?? Thanks Yes . If it's being used to say ,chop out a hide in a hedge row or to chop through the bones of a big red stag that you are field dressing . I carry a 6 inch buck knife for these very reasons .i also carry a hand axe in the truck for the same jobs .Harnser Edited January 8, 2015 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex89 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks for the response Harnser. It’s a great knife and i love using it in the field. Mainly for dressing rabbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks for the response Harnser. Its a great knife and i love using it in the field. Mainly for dressing rabbit You must have some ******* big rabbits on your land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex89 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 You must have some ******* big rabbits on your land. Quite a few big hare causing problems from the farmer, so far ive bagged 2. Im told there’s definately more : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Think of it like this: having a machete strapped to your belt while on a camping expedition is good reason, having a machete strapped to your belt while on a shopping expedition, is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj939 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I suspect a copper with a chip on his shoulder might give you more hassle than its worth carrying that bowie for skinning rabbits or dressing pigeons. Legal or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Seems a bit ridiculous for a police officer to argue about the knife when someone is carrying a gun. Does look a bit big for the job but I suppose if you like to chop the legs and head off then it's practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbietherimmer Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) I only carry one opinel in my coat pocket. Personally I don't see the need (in my shooting experience and need) to carry more than 1. An awkward policeman may think its overkill for carrying as many? Edited January 9, 2015 by robbietherimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLondon Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 "That's not a knife"!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj939 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Seems a bit ridiculous for a police officer to argue about the knife when someone is carrying a gun. Does look a bit big for the job but I suppose if you like to chop the legs and head off then it's practical. Wouldn't put it passed Kent Police. My point is a knife like that for that particular job leaves you open to giving the wrong impression to any copper looking for an excuse or because they are a bit anti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex89 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 "That's not a knife"!!!!!!!! What is it then??? Wouldn't put it passed Kent Police. My point is a knife like that for that particular job leaves you open to giving the wrong impression to any copper looking for an excuse or because they are a bit anti. So if this knife is available to buy in the UK Legally, what purpose is it used for then if not the purpose i use it for??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 What is it then? ?? crocodile dundee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wj939 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 What is it then??? So if this knife is available to buy in the UK Legally, what purpose is it used for then if not the purpose i use it for??? Samurai swords are legal as well but you wouldn't use one for dressing a deer would you? My point is a knife like thar draws the wrong sort of attention. I personally find it difficult to understand using that for your purpose in the field. Not disputing the legality just raising the issue of would I want to explain to a copper with a chip on his shoulder what I'm doing and all my equipment is a.legal and b.a good reason for having such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Machete lives in the landy. Folding knife lives in my pocket. Take a proper knife with me for stalking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 A knife is a knife, a bowie is great for doing everything. I cannot see that if taken to court for having one in the car for someone who is regularly shooting/fishing is going to be prosecuted. The law was put in place to discourage gangs in cities carrying weapons. Doesn't stop them carrying screwdrivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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