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Subject: Re: SA Knife Laws Posted on: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 03:11:17 GMT


"Marc Lurie" wrote in message
news:juo4u0ls89jfbvd0ht7c7asil7b5ilam91@4ax.com...
> The carrying of knives is genarally not illegal however there are laws
> against carrying dangerous weapons.
>
> Carrying a folding pocket knife would not be considered a dangerous
> weapon, but carrying a 9" fixed blade knife into a rugby stadium would
> be unacceptable. However, a 9" fixed blade knife would be perfectly
> acceptable in the bush. You might look like a plonker with one on your
> belt though :-)
>
> If you are carrying a large knife in the city, it would be best to
> treat it as if it were a firearm, and use the lock-up facilities at
> places like courthouses, casinos, hotels etc.
>
> I have been searched on entering nightclubs, and asked to hand over
> even small pocket knives. It's best to do so, because getting caught
> with any weapon in a nightclub will land you in big trouble: and not
> with the police !!!
>
> Many South Africans, men and women, carry some form of knife, either
> in the pocket, in a handbag, or on a keychain.
>
> DON'T TRY TO CARRY A KNIFE IF YOU'RE FLYING ANYWHERE.
>
> Regards,
>
> Marc

That's just what I needed to know. I just had to make sure that
common-sense rules applied; that's good news.
Thanks,
geotek