Originally Posted by
nilrem
see my post above... if we did that then lots of more innocent people would get done... i.e. tradesmen... i use a knife at work almost everyday for various things, but everynow and again i forget that its in my pocket and go into town after work in work gear... if were to get stopped (bearing in mind i have NO intention on using it other than to cut some insulation off a wire) then 10 years inside for being forgetful with further implications for the rest of my life?
anohter scenario - you have just bought a craft knife from a DIY store, leagally, you open and use it in your car for some reason. on your way home you get pulled and the knife is seen on the passenger seat and in your possesion... thats 10 years minimum for buying a knife leagally???
If you can prove that you have the knife for a good reason there isnt a problem... You say you bought the knife to cut something in the car... show me what you cut... You cant.. why is it open... Then we start the investigate... There is not a blanket ban on knives.. Otherwise evertime I open my fishing tackle box I would get nicked as I keep a big filleting knife in there. Its the legitimacy of having the knife on your person at that time.. Lets face it, you are still allowed to carry a pen knife... as long as it dont have a locking blade and doesnt exceed 3"...
Well as for carrying a knife in your pocket after forgetting its there... bit silly I know.. but if you have a chap in clean clothes, knife in his pocket.. then questions are going to be raised with the reasons for you having it..down to how good your excuse is for having it