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Across the UK and Republic of Ireland, it is against the law to carry a knife or an offensive weapon in a public place unless you have a good reason. If police think you are carrying an offensive weapon they can stop and search you. Exception.
It is illegal to: 1  sell a knife to anyone under 18 (16 to 18 year olds in Scotland can buy cutlery and kitchen knives) unless itâs a knife with a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62cm) or less. 2  carry a knife in public without good reason - unless itâs a knife with a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62cm) or less.