Binary Era wrote:

I have been given the gift of a Leatherman Multitool.

This beautifully-made device has a number of facilites: pliers,
screwdrivers, scissors, saw, etc. I'm sure the group will be familiar
with this sort of thing. It comes with a carrying case that clips to a
trouser-blade. But one of the components of this Mutlitool is a
knife-blade.

The cutting edge of the knife-blade is 63mm long, and all the
components of the Multitool lock into place, probably for safety
reasons, including the knife-blade.

With regard to this Multitool, Is it legal for me to own it, to carry
it about, and to use it? If not, what should I do with it?

TIA.


IIRC, fixed blades and those over 3 inches are illegal. Multitool should
be fine. THe main thing is to provide a reason for having it. I carry
pocket knife and have done for many years, usually used at work, cutting
ropes and boxes, at home cutting coal sacks.. skinning rabbits, all
sorts of things. I'd be lost without one I use it everyday.

SID