OZ members. Can you receive knives in the post from overseas?

Atlantia · 16th August 2008, 01:58 PM

Just that really, a chap in Australia wants me to send him a largish knife, is that OK with local laws?

Thanks
Gene

Chris Evans · 16th August 2008, 02:14 PM

Hi Gene,

Yes and no. I have been importing navajas and sundry folding knives, some quite large, for years and never had a problem, though a couple of times was forced to pay GST and customs clearance expenses.

I suppose in the end, it comes down to how the customs see the import in relation to federal and state legislation. If they think that it is a prohibited item, then get ready for lots of arguments. In general, double edged, automatics and balisongs attract immediate confiscations unless the importer has a prohibited weapons licence.

If it comes to an argument, it is better to be affiliated with a recognized club such as the Australian Knife Collectors Association.

Cheers
Chris

Atlantia · 16th August 2008, 02:42 PM

Oh, um, its one of these:
http://www.yourprops.com/view_item.php?movie_prop=9252

LOL, I know, you didn't realise Star Trek fans could be so dangerous!

I take it this may be a problem?

Thanks mate
Gene

Rick · 16th August 2008, 04:37 PM

I would expect this item would attract the Confiscators .

Double edged .

Atlantia · 16th August 2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I would expect this item would attract the Confiscators .

Double edged .

The bloke's just got back to me and he says its OK as long as I mark it as 'collectors fantasy knife' and he's got double edged knives in the post before.....
hmmmm, what do you think?

Chris Evans · 17th August 2008, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

The bloke's just got back to me and he says its OK as long as I mark it as 'collectors fantasy knife' and he's got double edged knives in the post before.....
hmmmm, what do you think?

Well, not every parcel is opened by customs...... Of the knives that I have bought, about 1 in 3 has the "Opened by Customs" sticker on the parcel.

Cheers
Chris

16th August 2008, 01:58 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	OZ members. Can you receive knives in the post from overseas? Just that really, a chap in Australia wants me to send him a largish knife, is that OK with local laws? Thanks Gene

16th August 2008, 02:42 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Oh, um, its one of these: http://www.yourprops.com/view_item.php?movie_prop=9252 LOL, I know, you didn't realise Star Trek fans could be so dangerous! I take it this may be a problem? Thanks mate Gene Last edited by Atlantia; 16th August 2008 at 03:26 PM.

16th August 2008, 02:14 PM	#2
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 678	Hi Gene, Yes and no. I have been importing navajas and sundry folding knives, some quite large, for years and never had a problem, though a couple of times was forced to pay GST and customs clearance expenses. I suppose in the end, it comes down to how the customs see the import in relation to federal and state legislation. If they think that it is a prohibited item, then get ready for lots of arguments. In general, double edged, automatics and balisongs attract immediate confiscations unless the importer has a prohibited weapons licence. If it comes to an argument, it is better to be affiliated with a recognized club such as the Australian Knife Collectors Association. Cheers Chris

16th August 2008, 04:37 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I would expect this item would attract the Confiscators . Double edged .