What are the restrictions for a knife to bring on a hiking/walking trip through the Highlands?
First of all, do you actually plan on encountering any police officers during your walk through the highlands? Do you suspect, even if you did meet some police officers, that they would have reason to search you? Who do you suppose they would think your were going to hurt with your knife? The law you’re looking for is Section 139 of The Criminal Justice Act 1988. This is only intended to stop people carrying ‘unnecessary’ knives in public with the aim of reducing the probability of a knife being available for using as a weapon in the event of a confrontation. The law makes it very clear that if you have ‘good reason’ (I’d say it would be damn stupid to go off walking in the highlands without a good strong fixed bladed knife) then you can carry whatever you need. The sub 3″ bladed non-locking folder exemption only applies for your ‘general utility’ everyday pocketknife; the one you always have with you for day-to-day chores. If you have a demonstrable specific need for a knife (like hik
