Restrictions Based on What Evidence?
Chris Evans,
I quickly read through the legal restrictions for France, Italy, and Spain on the link you posted.
It would appear that France has no restrictions on manufacture, sale, and ownership, Carry is restricted though.
If I understand what I read about Italy, buying and owning switchblades and double edged knives is restricted which is curious as there are a lot of currently made Italian switchblades now being sold in Pennsylvania because that state recently dropped restrictions (for adults) to buy such knives.
As with France and Italy, Spain prohibits weapon knife carry. In addition, knives classified as “prohibited weapons” (switchblades, sword canes, daggers, double edged and pointed tip knives over 11cm [4.3”]) can’t be made, sold or bought. The prohibited weapons restriction must make it rough for collectors of antique navajas,
As with state by state knife restrictions in the US, it would appear that European regulations are all over the map. I wonder if any of the laws in Europe are based on hard statistical evidence rather than a whimsical “you can’t have that because I don’t like it and I’m the mommy that’s why”. As for the US, I would be willing to bet the ranch that the welter of conflicting state laws are based on nothing more than nanny state caprice. “You don’t want that kid, you’ll put your eye out”. As a knife and sword collector of many years, I can say without a doubt that, in the highly unlikely event I found it necessary to commit premeditated murder with an edged weapon, I would choose something from my kitchen drawer, not my collection and that choice would be based on very practical reasons.
Sincerely,
RobT
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