Hi All,
It occurred to me when traveling between the US and Canada that it is quite difficult (next to impossible) to bring any "weapons" across the boarder. What I am wondering as a Canadian member; What do I need to know about taking my knives across the boarder for the knife shows for in the US for evaluation from the Judges for JS test when I get that far.
Has anyone else ran into this issue and found a solution?
PS: I am also looking for a Peter Wright Anvil.
thanks,
Chris
When I did my JS test I fed ex'd my knives via next day delivery to myself at the hotel I was staying at. In fact every time I go to Blade thats how my knives travel. I do this about 5 days early just in case there is a hiccup along the way. I haven't had a problem yet. Cost from the Toronto area for a box containing 28 knives was $180 , not terrible if you ammortize it over the 28 knives. Paul
Hey Chris, I can't speak to the *specific* issue, but I've never had any problems travelling with knives internationally and I've lived in or spent time in over a dozen countries. Unless it's a Canadian restriction, knives in check baggage aren't subject to any particular scrutiny, and you shouldn't have problems with customs either if you explain that they're for a cutlery show afaik.
You can even transport firearms in check baggage for hunting purposes in many cases to many countries, although there are pre-arrangements and permissions necessary in most cases. The bigger issue you're likely to run into is material, like import/export restrictions on various types of ivory, animal products, and exotic woods.
I'm sure someone else here with more specific experience can add to this, but I've taken knives of various types to various countries without an issue, as long as they're not in violation of destination ownership laws.
thank you both for replying. I am asking this because I ran into this problem when I wanted to ship some cheap kitchen cutlery home from the US, the USP store suggested I should remove them due to the fact is a weapon.
So it just really comes down to how you explain them and what they are going to be used for - the cutlery show.
It isn't a problem crossing the border with them but you have to make sure they aren't to be sold in the U.S. by you. and as long as you have good documentation that they are yours and coming back with you then its no problem. I just don't like dealing with them so thats my reason for shipping. I have even been questioned as to what I'm thinking going to Hotlanta in June lol.
