Can you carry a knife in Holland?

Legislation for knives in the Netherlands. Owning and trading in all knives from the range of Knifestore.nl are permitted under Dutch law. This means that you can buy and own these items. However, you should not carry these knives with you always and everywhere.

What knives are legal in Holland?

Netherlands

• stilettos.
• switchblades.
• throwing knives.
• folding knives with more than one cutting edge.
• folding knives with an overall length of more than 28 cm (11 in) when deployed.
• butterfly (balisong)
• gravity knives.
• disguised knives (belt knife, sword cane, etc.) and push daggers.

Are pocket knives allowed?

Citizens can carry any folding blade knife, but a fixed blade, such as a dagger or dirk, must be open-carry in a sheath at the waist. This law does not permit knives disguised as other objects. Automatic knives that exceed 2 inches in length are not permissible in any location open to the public, including in vehicles.

Are butterfly knife trainers illegal in the Netherlands?

In Lithuania, balisongs among other knives are legal to possess and carry as they are not considered weapons. This excludes switchblades. In the Netherlands, balisongs are illegal.

Is it legal to carry a knife in Amsterdam?

I live and work near and in Amsterdam. The law basically states you need a reason to have the knife on you and it should fit the situation. You are not allowed to carry an automatic or double sided blade but there is no length restriction. A concert hall..bar…club etc could have their own rules and refuse you when having a knife.

What are the laws on knives in the UK?

Basic laws on knives. It is illegal to: sell a knife of any kind (including cutlery and kitchen knives) to anyone under 18. carry a knife in public without good reason – unless it’s a knife with a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62 cm) or less, eg a Swiss Army knife. Per the penal code there is no length limit as long as it is carried openly.

Is it illegal to carry a knife in your pocket?

, Studied law at Roger Williams College as a minor. In most states it is not illegal to carry a knife as long as it is not concealed. This does not apply to small pocket knives which you can carry in your pocket without running afoul of the law.

Is it legal to carry a sak in the Netherlands?

Yes, the police won’t search you, but you’ll have no place where you can use it without people looking at you like you’re a serial killer. Self defense there is not allowed, so don’t even try that. Still, a fun country to visit. I had no issues carrying a full-size locking SAK on a suspension clip through Amsterdam a few months ago.