Any legal knife (including a small pocket knife) is ILLEGAL to wear in public, except under Norwegian law, you can spend up to 6 months in prison if you intentionally bring a knife or similar sharp tool specially designed to cause bodily harm in a public place, or to help others do so. The law does not apply to knives or other tools worn or used for work, outdoor activities or similar serious purposes. Note that this includes bringing knives in your own car. It is also illegal to buy, own or store switching blade knives, butterfly knives and stiletto heels. [44] What are the federal laws in the United States about Karambits? Karambits are currently not controlled by the U.S. government and are instead regulated at the state level. Each state`s knife laws can be very different, and there are few rhymes or reasons for the laws that are currently in the books. Some states do not have legislation regarding the possession, wearing or use of karambits, while karambits are completely prohibited in a couple. Always check and follow the laws of your state, as well as any states you travel to or visit frequently. If the knife is defined in the Federal Forbidden Imports Regulations of 1956 and cannot be imported with a police certification test, it is illegal for all states. The penalties – for violations of the above laws on carrying a knife in public – are in most cases only fines (usually DKK 3000 or more) – but in case of repeated illegal carrying of knife or for the serious illegal carrying of knives, you can go to jail (usually 40 days – but maximum it is 2 years).
The Danish police, the army, the state authorities and the Royal Court of Justice of the Kingdom of Denmark are exempt from this legislation. [21] [24] [25] The wearing of knives in public is prohibited or restricted by law in many countries. Exceptions may be made for hunting knives, pocket knives and knives used for professional purposes (chef`s knives, etc.), depending on the laws of a particular jurisdiction. In turn, the carrying or possession of certain types of knives perceived as lethal or offensive weapons, such as automatic or switching blade knives or butterfly knives (Balisong knives), may be restricted or prohibited. Although knives are generally legally permitted to be worn on the person, this right cannot extend to all places and circumstances, and knives of any kind may be prohibited in schools, public buildings or courthouses, and at public events. Knife legislation is defined as the legal or legal jurisdiction enacted or promulgated by a government or other government agency that prohibits, criminalizes or restricts the manufacture, import, sale, transfer, possession, transport or use of otherwise legal knives. [1] Under Lithuanian law, it is legal to possess and carry most types of knives. These include hunting knives, pocket knives, multi-tools, survival knives, butterfly knives, etc., as knives are not considered weapons. The only exception is switching blades. It is illegal to wear or possess a switching blade if it meets one of the following criteria: the blade is larger than 8.5 cm; the width in the middle of the blade is less than 14 % of its total length; The blade is double-sided. [39] [40] Are there different types of Karambits? Absolute. Modern Karambits are available in fixed blade and folding blade versions.
Some karambits are production karambits, which usually means that they are mass-produced by large companies, and others are custom karambits that are available on a limited scale. Many custom karambits are designed by a blacksmith and are handmade with love, but not all. Some custom karambits are machine-cut and then finished by hand, while others are simply designed for a specific customer or purpose. Functional karambites are «living» blades, which means they are sharp. Practice or training karambits have no sharp edges and are designed for accident-free martial arts, tactics, self-defense, combat, and teaching and learning in the field. The Bulgarian Firearms Act is maintained every year. It is called ZOBVVPI (Bulgarian: Закон за оръжията, боеприпасите, взривните вещества и пиротехническите изделия)[10] and covers ONLY the possession and use of firearms (including gas and signal weapons) and wheeled bullet or bullet guns (Bulgarian: сачми). There are no state regulations for melee weapons of any kind, be they knives, swords, bats or electrical appliances. There is also no legal definition of the terms «melee weapon» or «cold weapon» in a Bulgarian law. Therefore, it is absolutely legal to own and carry a knife in Bulgaria without having to get a reason. Wearing a concealed knife is fine, anywhere and anytime. While there are no restrictions on the possession or carrying of any type of knife or sword, it is generally not accepted or deemed appropriate to carry a knife openly in public places such as streets or public buildings, shops or restaurants.
In urban areas, expect immediate scrutiny and problems if a police officer sees that you are openly carrying a larger knife, even if you have the legal right to do so. From a social point of view, the open carrying of knives in Bulgaria is justified only in rural areas, when fishing or hunting, or when the knife is used as a tool in professional activities such as gardening. Some places such as courts, banks, clubs, bars, etc. deny you access with any type of weapon (including knives) and most of them do not offer a storage option. It`s an urban legend in Bulgaria that knives over 10 cm (3.9 in.) taller are illegal for transporting people forward, so expect the police to try to convince you to voluntarily give up the knife, even if such a measure is illegal. You should not give up your knife, but rather state the purpose of «daily needs,» «using means of use,» or even «self-defense» to carry and be aware that you have not committed a crime. Insist that the police officer cite a law against you who carries a knife in public. Since there is no such law in Bulgaria, the police will probably let you keep your knife and send you on your way with a «warning». If they insist or continue to misbehave, ask to contact their supervisor before abandoning your knife, otherwise you won`t see it again. In fact, there are random city councillors who try to limit knife lengths above 10 cm (3.9 inches) with laws enacted, but these laws are all illegal and have no compliance power because councils only perform administrative functions and they do not have the power to invent or enforce laws of any kind.
[11] Remember that although Bulgaria is very liberal in terms of owning and carrying knives (weapons), compared to many European countries, this is not the place to defend itself with lethal force. If ever the need for self-defense with a knife arises, think about it very carefully. Usually, courts often consider armed self-defence to be «unjustified» on the basis of the Criminal Code and the defendant ends with an effective prison sentence, even if the cause (treatment) of the self-defence initiative is proven. [12] The phrase «good reasoning or lawful authority» in paragraph 4 is intended to permit the possession of knives with «common sense, so it is legal to carry a knife if there is a good reason to do so. Paragraph 5 provides some specific examples of good reasons: a knife to be used at work (e.g., a chef`s knife), as part of a national costume (e.g., a sgian dubh for Scottish Highland clothing), or for religious reasons (e.g., a Sikh Kirpan). But even these specific legal exceptions have sometimes proven useless for knife owners. [64] It is important to note that exceptions for «valid reasons or legal authority» may be difficult to identify for those who do not use a knife in the course of their professional activity, but only because the knife is necessary in an emergency or for occasional purposes. [65] [66] Subsection 2 also makes it illegal to import knives of this type from June 13, 1959. [61] The above legislation criminalizes the conduct of the original owner or seller of an auto-opening or gravity meter, not the new owner or acquirer; In addition, the law does not criminalize the possession of such knives, with the exception of possession for the purpose of sale or rental. It is therefore not illegal in itself to simply possess such a knife, although the difficulties in acquiring one without breaking the law make it (almost) impossible to obtain one without committing or facilitating a crime.
[Citation needed] In addition, it is illegal to carry a knife with a fixed blade with several sharp edges. However, such a knife can be kept at home for collection purposes. It is illegal to carry a knife to use as a weapon in attack or defense. The only general limitation is the intended use, not the characteristics of the knife itself (in particular, despite popular belief, there is no limitation on the length of the blade).