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I use a Leatherman. I've never had any probs with carrying it as I use it for work so I've got a reason to carry it.

I have a Leatherman that always stays in my daysack when we are away.  It has come in very handy.  I too forgot about it when we visited London recently and got pulled when it showed up on  an x ray machine.

Hi there, Any knife that has a locking blade is classed as an offensive weapon. If however you have a legitimate reason for having it on you ie on a camp site then really any knife is legal. The law states any knife with a non locking sub 3 inch blade and that folds is classed as a pen knife and is legal to carry. Do a web search for BKCG it is all explained on there. If you are on your way camping carrying a knife of any size would be legal. If you pop into ASDA on your way it would be illegal. Its common sense really. Hope this helps.

If you are in the market for a multi tool do a web search for FLAMES N KNIVES they are in U.S.A but you will save 50% on UK prices even with P&P  i have bought lots of sharp pointy things and never had a problem.

The relevant law is found in the Prevention of Crime Act 1953. Section 1 (1) provides;

   'Any person who without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, the proof whereof shall lie on him, has with him in any public place any offensive weapon shall be guilty of an offence.'

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