The laws regarding knives here can be a bit vague at times and I’m wondering if knives like this

Or this

Would be considered illegal? The top one is assisted and deploys in a way that seems like a switchblade and the bottom one can be opened with one hand thanks to the knob. I am not sure if they would be viewed any differently than a pocket knife because they use utility blades making it a bit more obvious that they are a tool.

  • breadsmasher@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    19 days ago

    source https://myknifeguide.com/carrying-pocket-legal-canada/

    In Canada, the Criminal Coderegulates what types of knives can be legally carried. Section 90of the code prohibits carrying “prohibited weapons”, which includes:

    • Knives that open automatically by gravity or centrifugal force or by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in or attached to the handle (i.e. switchblades).
    • Knives that have blades that open by centrifugal force (i.e. centrifugal knives).
    • Knives that have blades over 10 cm (3.9 inches) in length, with the exception of hunting knives.

    So pocket knives with shorter, non-spring assisted blades are generally legal to carry under the Criminal Code. Locking blades and one-handed opening knives are also usually allowed. However, municipalities and provinces can impose further restrictions.

    • Cabbage@lemmy.caOP
      3·
      19 days ago

      Thanks. I am still not sure if that would rule out the second knife considering that knob might be considered an “other device” thing. I know there was a big push not too long ago with border security confiscating flipper knives