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Knives on public transport

Kavanne
Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
in Motoring
Hello :)

I bought a set of 7 kitchen knives and knife block today. My mum can't currently drive but she'd normally take me home so I'll need to take the train from Leicester to Southampton via the London tube. Can I take them with me? They're all boxed up and I have the receipt and they'll be in a bag so no one will see them... Am I allowed to take them with me? I'm looking to avoid getting arrested!!

Cheers
Kavanne
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'I do my job, do you do yours?'
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  • catflea
    catflea Posts: 6,620 Forumite
    I doubt very much that you would have any problems, as long as they are not out of the box in view.

    I get the train everyday and no one has ever asked to check my bag - if they did I'd tell em to sod off :rotfl: (unless of course they were a police officer, cos then its not worth the hassle of a sod off!)
    Proud of who, and what, I am. :female::male:
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  • LandyAndy
    LandyAndy Posts: 26,377 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    In these circumstances you should have no problems.

    Just don't take them out to have a look at them on the train.
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    edited 20 January 2010 at 3:54PM
    Can we assume that you're over 18?

    AFAIK it is not an offence to carry a knife/knives in a public place if you have "good reason" to do so.
  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    I am over 21 and will have my ID. Promise!!
    Kavanne
    Nuns! Nuns! Reverse!
    'I do my job, do you do yours?'
  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    neilmcl wrote: »

    AFAIK it is not an offence to carry a knife/knives in a public place if you have "good reason" to do so.
    so if, for any reason, I need to explain myself it's just 'i had no other way to do so, here is my receipt, I just want to cut things more efficiently in the kitchen, officer'
    Kavanne
    Nuns! Nuns! Reverse!
    'I do my job, do you do yours?'
  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 41,296 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    What a pointless thread.:rolleyes:
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    KeithP wrote: »
    What a pointless thread.:rolleyes:
    Then why bother replying. :rolleyes:
  • catflea
    catflea Posts: 6,620 Forumite
    I'd say that since theres knives involved its pointy rather than pointless.... :A
    Proud of who, and what, I am. :female::male:
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  • robredz
    robredz Posts: 1,602 Forumite
    KeithP wrote: »
    What a pointless thread.:rolleyes:

    Well some stupid copper may think that it is an easy box tick,
    especially with mobile hairdressers and chefs on their way to work having their collars felt for carrying the tools of their trade, when pc plod stops and searches their motor.
  • Apples2
    Apples2 Posts: 6,442 Forumite
    If anyone asks, stab them and continue your journey.

    Taking them out also helps to get a seat of your choice.
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