Speak to Nick. He managed to beat the system recently - maybe he can give you some tips.
The anger this causes me is hard to contain. If something's not legal - then fine - confiscate it and take action against the people trying to buy them. That's absolutely fine.But there is absolutely no basis for this at all. Let's face it, this is going to happen to us all sooner or later.What about writing to your MP?
I would contact a lawyer. If the knife is legal, I am sure a bit of legal weight would get the job done.
Yes, this could happen to any of us and I hope this serves as a warning and will reduce many more of us getting screwed over.
Quote from: Benner on September 26, 2009, 12:13:13 AMYes, this could happen to any of us and I hope this serves as a warning and will reduce many more of us getting screwed over.Thing is it won't, as they appear to be not following any rules but their own I mean how do you avoid it, when you're doing everything right anyway?Sh*t - I hope you get your stuff mate, for all of us!Quote from: Chako on September 26, 2009, 12:15:53 AMI would contact a lawyer. If the knife is legal, I am sure a bit of legal weight would get the job done.It might work, but it would cost. My guess would be that it might do the trick and get the stuff released, but then Ben would be left with a bill to pay. Taking customs to court to recover the costs, doesn't sound like something you'd do lightly, and I'd say it woudl pretty much guarantee future problems with packages. I f***ing hate HM Customs. They have far too much power (more than the police or the armed forces) and are acting like bullies.
Looks like you guys are getting royally screwed more and more.http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89012&highlight=posterNothing against UK but I seriously hope all the crap that's happening there doesn't spread.
Don't think I'll be living in the UK anytime soon.
Christ I hope not. That's exactly like the Leatherman flipper on the knives I'm awaiting from GG
No. Think of holding the knife when closed then flicking your wrist so the blade comes out on it's own. That's what they are basing it on.
Quote from: Benner on September 26, 2009, 12:43:11 AMNo. Think of holding the knife when closed then flicking your wrist so the blade comes out on it's own. That's what they are basing it on.Is that what they said to you? Is it possible that the blade was loose? I think it was Neil who was explaining that he had the blade on a Zilla tool tightened up real tight so that it couldn't be deemed a gravity knife.
The reason I ask is that we were discussing last week, whether they might be counting knives that can "Spydie Dropped" as gravity knives.I don't have any knives that can be opened just by flicking your wrist, they all need a bit of help to get the blade going.
Just tried with the Grip - and you have to pull back the lock to do it (in fact, that's exactly what I do when I open it).Can't do it with the Centofante, although I can get it to open half way by depressing the lock release as I do it,