Thread: Carrying Knives

@Micky Duck. Reminds me of incident back about ‘83. Had been hunting earlier in day then went into town and had a few beers as you did back then. Stopped and got a burger on way home that night, got just out of town and stopped at side of road to eat said burger. Just finishing burger when I hear the gentle swish of Holden fan belt pulling alongside. The dreaded plods are here. Cop wanted to know if everything was alright, had I been drinking etc. Was Saturday so the answer was yes obviously. Cop decided he should take me home rather than me drive. The he saw knife and gear, no rifle thankfully, on back seat so I had to explain that to him re: hunting earlier in day. To top it off, I get in back seat of prowler and there’s newly promoted Sergeant sitting there smiling at me. He says “ evening Mr ****, thought you might like a ride home rather than the station after seeing your car at the pub the last wee while. There were some good cops around back in the day. Had to walk back and get the car next morning but.

Thanks @terryf for the correct info

basically dont be a dick with it and you'll be fine..

Typically it is an adder offence - that is, once you've messed up it will be added in to the sheet, rather than something used as a stand alone cause for charging someone.

As ever, it comes down to Buddha's maxim. Don't be a c#nt and life is better.

Originally Posted by terryf

There seems to be a bit of confusion here between import policy and legislation on knife ownership.

No knife is prohibited from being owned in NZ - you may own daggers, swords, butterfly knives, OTF's, knuckle dusters etc. but you may not import them without a permit.

My appologies. I did believe there was legistlation specifically prohibiting butterfly knives/ballisong. Though it's that long ago it may as well be a mate of a mate's mate's cousin kinda story.
Sorry to be lazy, but could you point me to the actual legislation?

Originally Posted by 11mms

My appologies. I did believe there was legistlation specifically prohibiting butterfly knives/ballisong. Though it's that long ago it may as well be a mate of a mate's mate's cousin kinda story.
Sorry to be lazy, but could you point me to the actual legislation?

I was looking at this recently regarding import of WWI daggers/bayonets:
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regu...LMS532054.html

The legislation on what knives you can own is explanatory in it's absence as far as my searching went.

That would probably be the thing I was thinking of. Thanks

I believe Australia is the same but people often misinterpreted and misquote laws. Genuine reason or reasonable excuse will keep you out if trouble. If you are looking for trouble the police can use powers to search and ask for that genuine reason.

I carry a gerber folding knife in my pocket all the time, use it multiple times a day, never had an issue but also never had unwanted attention from the cops either

the wife n I have joked that if we ever intended to visit someone in prison,either we take taxi or get local copper to recheck our vechille after we have cleaned it right out ourselves...just about guarantee one of them super sniffing hounds would find a wayward round under the seat somewhere otherwise LOL.... knife in side pocket and pocketknife in glovebox n ashtray is normal.....

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

the wife n I have joked that if we ever intended to visit someone in prison,either we take taxi or get local copper to recheck our vechille after we have cleaned it right out ourselves...just about guarantee one of them super sniffing hounds would find a wayward round under the seat somewhere otherwise LOL.... knife in side pocket and pocketknife in glovebox n ashtray is normal.....

You have associates in prison?

Originally Posted by zimmer

You have associates in prison?

no...have had a relative in for short vacation and have thought might be another....so far thankfully that particular one has not eventuated

I was always under the impression a knife you carried couldn't have a blade longer than 75mm ( 3 inches) but looking through the link TerryF provided I can't see any reference to blade length so maybe you can have any sized knife on you if you have a legitimate reason for carrying it

Originally Posted by rugerman

I was always under the impression a knife you carried couldn't have a blade longer than 75mm ( 3 inches) but looking through the link TerryF provided I can't see any reference to blade length so maybe you can have any sized knife on you if you have a legitimate reason for carrying it

thats about the size of it yes

Would “I might need to cut something l be a reasonable excuse?
Not trying to be a smart arse, but I carry a small folder in case I need to cut something. Much like I carry a phone in case I need to call someone.

Guess it depends if the cop is a reasonable chap or a jumped up little fuk I suppose