How to Legally Carry Fixed Blade Knives in the UK?

The UK has strict knife laws to ensure public safety. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a professional who needs to carry a knife while traveling, you must be aware of the knife laws in the country. This blog will guide you on the various pocket knife laws, whether it is a fixed-blade knife or a folding one, and the different options available to buy them on our website. 

Knife Laws in the UK

Listed below are the UK knife laws so that you’re safe while carrying any knife around while in the country. Do note that It is otherwise illegal to carry a knife or any weapon in a threatening manner in the UK. However, the law makes some exceptions if you want to carry them.

1.  You should not carry a knife or weapon in public without a ‘good reason’. Following are examples of good reasons to carry a sharp object:

• For professional reasons
• For religious reasons, as Sikhs who have kirpans on their body
• Part of the national costume

2. It is illegal to sell knives or weapons to anyone under the age of 18 years.

Exception to the rule

• A folding pocket knife should have a cutting edge less than 3 inches.
• The folding pocket knife should not be a lock knife.

Best Fixed-Blade Knives in the UK

A fixed-blade knife refers to one that does not have a folding blade. Let us check out the different fixed blade knives in UK available for your choice:

1. Fixed Blade Hunting Knife with Sheath D2 Steel Tanto Blade

This is a fixed-blade hunting knife and is handmade. It comes with a beautiful leather sheath.

• D2 steel blade 5 inches long
• Micarta handle
• Overall length 10 inches

2. Perkin Knives Fixed Blade Damascus Steel Hunting Knife Karambit Knife KT101

This is a fixed-blade full-tang hunting knife and is supplied in a beautiful leather sheath for storage.

• Damascus steel blade 4.5 inches long
• Walnut wood handle 4.5 inches long
• Overall length 9 inches

3. Hunting Knife with Sheath Fixed Blade Knife Bushcraft Knife With Sheath Handmade Knife Bush 8

This is a hunting knife with a full-tang fixed blade. It is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts as it comes in handy in camping, bushcraft, or hunting. You will also receive a beautiful leather sheath for storage.

• 4 inches long 420 C steel blade
• 4 inches long walnut wood handle

4. Compact Fixed Blade Damascus Knife- Neck Knife 

This compact fixed-blade knife comes with a leather sheath for storage.

• 3 inches long blade
• 3 inches long bone handle

5. 12.5 Inches Fixed Blade Bowie Knife with Leather Handle

This is a full-tang fixed-blade hunting knife and comes in a leather pouch. 

• 7.5 inches 440 C steel blade
• 5 inches long leather handle

6. Custom Handmade Damascus Hunting Knife - Full Tang

This handmade knife has a sharp full-tang blade. It comes with a leather pouch for storage.

• 5 inches long Damascus steel blade 
• 5 inches long Micarta handle 
• The overall length is 10 inches
• 56-58 HRC on the Rockwell scale 

7. Fixed Blade Survival Knife with Micarta Handle

This is a fixed-blade survival knife suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. It comes in a leather sheath.

• 6 inches long stainless steel carbon blade
• 4.5 inches long Micarta handle 
• The overall length is 10.5 inches

8. Handmade Damascus Steel Double Edge Blank

This is a custom-made Damascus steel knife. You can select the size of the blade, handle, and materials as per your choice.

9. The Ultimate All-Purpose Damascus Knife

This is a fixed-blade knife with a beautiful turquoise handle. It can be used as a hunting knife.

• 4.5 inches long Damascus steel blade 
• 5 inches long handle
• The overall length is 9.5 inches

10. Small Bushcraft Cleaver Knife With Sheep's Horn Handle 

This is a fixed-blade knife that can be used as a hunting knife or chef’s knife.

 2.3 inches long and 1.8 inches wide D2 steel blade

• Strong sheep horn handle
• The overall length is 4.5 inches

Why is Perkin Knives Your Best Option in the UK?

Perkin Knives is one of the most reputed knife makers in the UK. We sell various types of knives and provide free shipping within the country. If you’re located outside the UK, you can place an order on our website as we also do international shipping. You have a wide range of knives to choose from on our portal. However, if you can't find your ideal product, you can place a customised order as per your needs. We aim to deliver in around four weeks. 

Here is the list of products we deal in:

• Bushcraft Knife 
• Hunting Knife 
• Chef Knife 
• Dagger Knife
• Bushcraft Axes
• Bowie Knife 
• Kukri Knife 
• Legal Knife 
• Swords
• Handmade Rings
• Machete Knife 
• Survival Knife
• Camping Knife
• Damascus Steel Pen

Conclusion 

It is crucial that you understand and adhere to UK knife laws if you’re planning on travelling in public with a fixed-blade hunting knife in the UK. Perkin Knives is your reliable option to buy knives in the country. We have legal knives that are allowed by the law to carry in the UK. Besides that, we also offer the best fixed-blade knives for camping or hunting purposes. Explore our collection for a fixed-blade knife for sale or place a custom order on our website.