wingriderz
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Saw a facebook feed Canada siezing assisted opening folding knifes at border. Wow is only word I can muster with out getting in trouble
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Spring assisted opening knives are legal here in Canada.
If it has a button or leaver and it springs open they are illegal.
Switch blades have been illegal for as long as I remember, doesn't mean we don't have them though.
I certainly wouldn't take any knife to the airport or border crossing though.
If it has a button or leaver and it springs open they are illegal.
Switch blades have been illegal for as long as I remember, doesn't mean we don't have them though.
I certainly wouldn't take any knife to the airport or border crossing though.
ExcitableBoy
US Veteran
Regular bunch of hosers, eh?
"I certainly wouldn't take any knife to the airport or border crossing though."
The fishing is great, but I haven't figured out how to gut the darned things without a knife, yet.
Hand me a Molson, would ya?
"I certainly wouldn't take any knife to the airport or border crossing though."
The fishing is great, but I haven't figured out how to gut the darned things without a knife, yet.
Hand me a Molson, would ya?
OP
wingriderz
Member
It mentioned knifes like the Sog Trident
scooter123
Member
I agree with this statement 100%. However I must note that the whole TSA mess and yearly increases of the inconveniencing of passengers due to an insistence of NOT doing any "profiling" has me doubting if I will ever fly again. So for me airports can be crossed off that list.
But since Canada can be a very interesting and nice place to visit I find it not the least bit troubling that their Laws are somewhat different than ours. I will also note that while I do have an assisted opening knife I find it too heavy and bulky compared to my simple Spyderco Delica.
TomkinsSP
Member
When I was a kid I would go to Canada on trips with my grandparents. I remember one crossing where there were no agents on either side. Just a "Guest Book" you had to sign upon entering and leaving the country.
Arik
Member
I go to Canada once a year or so. Don't have a problem with not bringing knives
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gwpercle
Member
Don't take even a Mini-Leatherman Micra on your key chain....they consider it a weapon too !
Just found this. Helps to muddy the water a bit more.
C/P
Notification of Canadian International Trade Tribunal Decision on Centrifugal Opening Knives
Customs Notice 18-01
Ottawa, January 5, 2018
Revised date – Ottawa, January 10, 2018
1. This Notice is to advise interested parties that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has rendered a decision in Appeal No. AP-2017-012, T. LaPlante v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency regarding knives which open automatically by centrifugal force (centrifugal knives).
2. In accordance with subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code and the CITT's recent decision in T. LaPlante, the CBSA resolves that centrifugal knives will be classified as prohibited weapons if the following conditions are met:
a knife has a blade that opens by centrifugal force, when the blade is released from the handle into the fully ejected and locked position with a simple and brisk outwardly flick of the wrist; and
it includes knives that require some preliminary or simultaneous minimal manipulation of either a flipper or other non-edged parts of the blade.
3. Please be advised that the CBSA will immediately prohibit the importation of all knives by an individual that open as per the CITT's decision. Importation by a business is permitted if a Firearms Business Licence has been presented with import – prohibited weapon, listed as a business activity on the licence. For more detailed information concerning the decision, please consult the decision posted on the Tribunal's website at: CITT Appeal No. AP-2017-012.
4. The CBSA's policy on the importation of prohibited weapons is available in Memorandum D19-13-2, Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices. The Memoranda D19-13-2 will be revised to reflect the CITT decision on centrifugal opening knives.
Date modified: 2018-01-10
C/P
Notification of Canadian International Trade Tribunal Decision on Centrifugal Opening Knives
Customs Notice 18-01
Ottawa, January 5, 2018
Revised date – Ottawa, January 10, 2018
1. This Notice is to advise interested parties that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has rendered a decision in Appeal No. AP-2017-012, T. LaPlante v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency regarding knives which open automatically by centrifugal force (centrifugal knives).
2. In accordance with subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code and the CITT's recent decision in T. LaPlante, the CBSA resolves that centrifugal knives will be classified as prohibited weapons if the following conditions are met:
a knife has a blade that opens by centrifugal force, when the blade is released from the handle into the fully ejected and locked position with a simple and brisk outwardly flick of the wrist; and
it includes knives that require some preliminary or simultaneous minimal manipulation of either a flipper or other non-edged parts of the blade.
3. Please be advised that the CBSA will immediately prohibit the importation of all knives by an individual that open as per the CITT's decision. Importation by a business is permitted if a Firearms Business Licence has been presented with import – prohibited weapon, listed as a business activity on the licence. For more detailed information concerning the decision, please consult the decision posted on the Tribunal's website at: CITT Appeal No. AP-2017-012.
4. The CBSA's policy on the importation of prohibited weapons is available in Memorandum D19-13-2, Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices. The Memoranda D19-13-2 will be revised to reflect the CITT decision on centrifugal opening knives.
Date modified: 2018-01-10
I would say at the airport certainly but at land crossings no they won't.
I have had them go through my Jeep a couple of times when coming back from fishing in Georgia with a friend there.
They have never touched any fillet, pocket or the Leathermans in the glove box.
OP
wingriderz
Member
Just found this. Helps to muddy the water a bit more.
C/P
Notification of Canadian International Trade Tribunal Decision on Centrifugal Opening Knives
Customs Notice 18-01
Ottawa, January 5, 2018
Revised date – Ottawa, January 10, 2018
1. This Notice is to advise interested parties that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has rendered a decision in Appeal No. AP-2017-012, T. LaPlante v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency regarding knives which open automatically by centrifugal force (centrifugal knives).
2. In accordance with subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code and the CITT's recent decision in T. LaPlante, the CBSA resolves that centrifugal knives will be classified as prohibited weapons if the following conditions are met:
a knife has a blade that opens by centrifugal force, when the blade is released from the handle into the fully ejected and locked position with a simple and brisk outwardly flick of the wrist; and
it includes knives that require some preliminary or simultaneous minimal manipulation of either a flipper or other non-edged parts of the blade.
3. Please be advised that the CBSA will immediately prohibit the importation of all knives by an individual that open as per the CITT's decision. Importation by a business is permitted if a Firearms Business Licence has been presented with import – prohibited weapon, listed as a business activity on the licence. For more detailed information concerning the decision, please consult the decision posted on the Tribunal's website at: CITT Appeal No. AP-2017-012.
4. The CBSA's policy on the importation of prohibited weapons is available in Memorandum D19-13-2, Importing and Exporting Firearms, Weapons and Devices. The Memoranda D19-13-2 will be revised to reflect the CITT decision on centrifugal opening knives.
Date modified: 2018-01-10
Thanks or posting this this is what was on facebook feed
