I always have a knife when climbing. I always have a knife in the motor, you never know when you need to cut something. The old Bot Scout saying "be prepared", you never know when. I am ex forces and also a member of the RNLI LifeBoat service, you'll be surprised as to what you can use a good knife for...
Laws here on permitted blade lengths and what sort of knife you can carry, differ from others I have read.
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United Kingdom
The "manufacture, import, sale or hire, or offer of sale or hire, or lending or giving to any other person" of switchblades in the UK is illegal under the Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959. Technically it is not illegal to possess such a knife as long as it is held within the home, although the knife would have to be pre-1959 vintage or its acquisition would be illegal.
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When climbing, I have attached to my saddle, a one-handed, thumb operated 3inch serrated blade, just in case I need to cut a rope. Now, these knives are quick and easy to open, what is the difference between these and a flick knife?
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"This is not mine", (by the way).
Both of which can be opened with as much ease as the other and can do the same job....
Most knife attacks in the UK are carried out whilst using the common kitchen knife........