Fishnwire Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Is it legal for me to carry my fishing/camp knife in it's sheath on my belt while in town? It's the non-folding type and has a 6 inch blade. The only time I would do this is on my way to or coming back from camp, but I sometimes stop at the gas station or grocery store or whatever and realize I have it on and wonder if I'm doing something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 As long as its in plain view you can wear it anywhere you want. No worries. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I always have a 4 1/2 Gerber on my belt.... and always have a spare in my jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Yep, like Randy, I'm lost without a knife on me somewhere. I must pull it out at least a dozen times a day. It sure is handy!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Yep, like Randy, I'm lost without a knife on me somewhere. I must pull it out at least a dozen times a day. It sure is handy!! S. I love knives. I have at least 5 on me every day at work be it a small box cutter, 3" Gerber in my key fob pocket, or my multi-tool knives. They are just so useful. I believe there is a restriction on length if the knife is concealed, but worn overtly out in the open, no restrictions that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Is it on the same side or opposite side as your 357 Mag.? Sudbury is a rough town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sudbury is a rough town. Only on Saturday night. I think someone wrote a song about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Its a grey area and it depends on what you're using it for...if you're walking around and having it for no real reason, then it could be seen as carrying a weapon. If you're using it for work or on your way fishing etc, then yes its legal. But as soon as its used for more than its intended purpose ie fishing, work etc, then you can get yourself in trouble Edited December 12, 2011 by FishnNAutographs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 But if you're going into town from camping you are okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnwire Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks folks...for some reason I thought the law distinguished between folding and non-folding type knives, with non-folding ones having certain restrictions. Now I know...OFC comes through again. Sudbury is a rough town. Only if the biker gang you belong to is weak. Being a scab might increase your chances of getting punched out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks folks...for some reason I thought the law distinguished between folding and non-folding type knives, with non-folding ones having certain restrictions. Now I know...OFC comes through again. Only if the biker gang you belong to is weak. Being a scab might increase your chances of getting punched out though. Lol, just razzing you. A little North Bay / Sudbury competition. You definately win with shopping and restaurants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnwire Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I spent a fair amount of time in North Bay in the early 90's when I was single and my best friend was attending Canadore. I had a lot of fun there and better than normal "luck" at the bars. You almost certainly have a more favorable nice-house-to-low-mortgage-payments ratio than those in Sudbury right now, so you've got that going for you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorDan Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 The rule on this is that it has to be appropriate to the situation. So it's always going to be a judgement call -- you can be fine with a big fillet knife shore fishing in Toronto and not so fine in other cases even if you have a small knife inappropriate to the context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I thought only switchblades were illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorDan Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I thought only switchblades were illegal Illegal to posses regardless of context, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I thought only switchblades were illegal switchblades and any blade that opens with any power other than centrifical force is classified as a prohibited weapon. the context of how the knife is used is what makes the knife legal/illegal if you're on the shoreline filletting a shore lunch then the 6" fillet knife is legal. if you're carrying it for protection then its a weapon. i carry a knife because its a tool i use to cut seatbelts, open bags, etc. and as such under the criminal code its treated as such. As soon as its pulled on someone, or im carrying it and i commit a serious assault or threaten someone with it it is a weapon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyfish Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 switchblabes, butterfly knives.... any knife like those mentioned that can be opened with one hand are illegal. sucks, cause i love knives and have a small collection, and used to have a butterfly knife that i loved. but cant possess or buy them anywhere anumore. as stated, as long as the knife is sheathed, and in view on a belt, it legal. unless u use it for something illegal lol. when i fish, or camp, even hiking trails, i always have one or 2 knives on me, they are such an invaluable tool to have. one i carry is a US navy seal issue combact knife, other is either a multi tool, or smaller folding knife. as with most tools, they are only dangerous if used dangerously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) switchblades and any blade that opens with any power other than centrifical force is classified as a prohibited weapon. the context of how the knife is used is what makes the knife legal/illegal if you're on the shoreline filletting a shore lunch then the 6" fillet knife is legal. if you're carrying it for protection then its a weapon. i carry a knife because its a tool i use to cut seatbelts, open bags, etc. and as such under the criminal code its treated as such. As soon as its pulled on someone, or im carrying it and i commit a serious assault or threaten someone with it it is a weapon I carry a knife clipped inside my pocket (clip visible on the outside) at ALL times to "clean my nails"! Hell.. it even made it on a flight to Manchester in 2009. Forgot it was even there.. and they were happy, when the wand went off, that I threw my loose change in the tray at Pearson ! Edited December 13, 2011 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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