Heinnies have them http://www.heinnie.com/jjx5y31335134/Pocket-Tools/SOG/c-1-94-224/ . Being a UK store they aren't as cheap as the banner members from the US though, but being AO it would probably make sense to buy it in the UK. Especially with customs being like they are ATM.Welcome to the forum.
If UK laws are any similar to ours, reps are allowed to import such items on a special permit. It goes in tandem with the fact that you can't carry them in public (without a good reason etc.) but you can own them nevertheless.
Not that I want to add fuel to the fire, but remember that any packages that Customs decides to look at is scrutinized at the whim of the agent looking at it. It's not a pass/fail type system, but an interpretive one.Def
What you have said is true, but there is still interpetation of the law that can mean that your new blade gets confiscated. For example, some Spydies (and other knives) that are legal to buy here in the UK have been seized as they can be opened by inertia and are then classified as a gravity knife which are on the ban list.Because the law can be so grey in some places, you can still end up being caught out and out of pocket.
Quote from: Benner on April 28, 2009, 10:03:51 PMWhat you have said is true, but there is still interpetation of the law that can mean that your new blade gets confiscated. For example, some Spydies (and other knives) that are legal to buy here in the UK have been seized as they can be opened by inertia and are then classified as a gravity knife which are on the ban list.Because the law can be so grey in some places, you can still end up being caught out and out of pocket.And sadly quite a few people have been including members of this forum Neil
Well I know of someone who had a Spydie UKPK conviscated, and that's bloody legal edc It just doesn't pay to get anything even remotely suspect abroad these days. Far better to just pay a little extra (especially while the exchange rate is terrible) and get it in the UK
Quote from: Micky d on April 29, 2009, 12:10:49 PMWell I know of someone who had a Spydie UKPK conviscated, and that's bloody legal edc It just doesn't pay to get anything even remotely suspect abroad these days. Far better to just pay a little extra (especially while the exchange rate is terrible) and get it in the UK I think they got that one back in the end as the blade doesn't lock and therefore couldn't classify as a gravity knife. Plenty of other Spydies have been taken though. I'm with Mike, pay the extra and buy from the UK for this kind of thing when possible. It sucks, but it's the safer option.
BTW thanks guys! for the replies I may have continued getting my knives and tools from the USA as I always have,but I will where possible get them now within the UK
The crap exchange rate has stopped me buying quite a few bits and bobs recently. Combine that with the fact that I'm finding customs are hitting me for almost anything coming in over $25USD and its not good. Like I've mentioned before its not really the tax I object to but when you're buying something at $30USD then having to pay £8 ($12USD) just to collect it that takes the shine of a new purchase Neil
Gift limit is £18 £7 for non-gift unless they've upped it since March <crosses fingers> I've certainly been got for my fee on a $30USD gift this year Neil
Quote from: NKB on April 30, 2009, 12:15:42 PMGift limit is £18 £7 for non-gift unless they've upped it since March <crosses fingers> I've certainly been got for my fee on a $30USD gift this year NeilAnd, this is a guideline, not a guarantee. Customs have the option of charging you for a £1 item if they choose, gift or not. The values they publish are discretionary and can clearly be seen to change depending on the economic climate. Right now, our wonderful government seem to have f****d the economy up good and proper, so be prepared to be screwed on customs tariffs, tax, duty and very soon, fresh air tax.
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