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UK Legal Knives

Discover our range of UK legal pocket knives and folding EDC knives ideal for everyday cutting tasks. With non-locking slip joint blades under 3 inches, our folders are designed for legal carry. We only sell UK Legal Knives / UK Friendly Carry knives – so you can rest assured that anything you buy is a perfect pocket knife for your daily needs.

What’s a UK legal Knife?

So – what is a UK legal knife? Quite simply, it’s a ‘pocket knife’, a knife that fits the rules of the UK for daily carry without needing any specific reason for having it! This, in short, means a knife with a less than three inch blade, and no locking mechanism that locks the blade open in use. They’re usually quite friendly looking, small and discrete. A great option for EDC and every bit as useful as their larger locking siblings.

Why have a Pocket Knife?

There are hundreds of answers to this question. In short, because a pocket knife is incredibly useful. Quickly open boxes, cut paracord, slice an apple and more. We’ve seen pocket knives used for all kinds of things. It’s for this reason, we highly recommend owning a UK Legal pocket knife. You never know when you might need one!

UK Friendly Carry

We know the rules in the UK are quire restrictive, so we wanted to make things easier. If you need a knife that’s suitable for daily pocket carry across most of the UK, you’ve come to the right place! We specifically only stock UK legal knives so that you don’t have to look through websites stocking a mixture of everything.

You don’t need to check every single spec table, picture and description. Just be safe in the knowledge we’ve done the hard work and picked some of the best options just for you.

Pocket knives and slip joint folders have been trusted portable tools for centuries, providing convenient cutting power for outdoor activities, food prep, crafts, and more daily carry uses. Our collection continues this heritage with compact UK legal knives.

Browse our selection of legal EDC folders from top brands like Gerber, Spyderco, Whitby, Higonokami, Golan, and Benchmark. Experience durable materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, wood, bone and horn handles for traditional style and durability. Stay prepared with these locking-free knives for camping, fishing, and everyday carry.

Join generations who’ve depended on non-locking folding knives for portable cutting power. Our UK legal pocket folders feature iconic designs backed by centuries of knife making tradition and modern engineering. Discover the perfect legal EDC knife for your needs today and never get stuck without a sharp edge again!

More on Pocket Knives

There are many different kinds of pocket knives available at EDC Warehouse. From traditional knives to premium, modern tools that push the boundaries of functionality.

When looking for a pocket knife, you need to decide if you need something traditional, or something a little bit more modern looking. What kind of blade steels and handle materials best suit your needs and whether you need your pocket knife to be ultra rust resistant or if you can be a little more open to rust in exchange for the favorable properties of carbon steel.

Do you need a one handed opener, or is a nail nick more your think. Do you prioritize a clip point blade over a drop point? Or is a tanto style point more your thing. Each had advantages, and we have some of each to suit any taste!