Knife laws of Sweden?

[LtDansLegs]

Slightly off topic but does anyone have any firm information on the knife laws in Sweden? For the canoe/camping trip id like to take one of my knives to use whilst I'm there, but unsure of the legalities.
Any information would be gratefully received.
Many thanks
LTDansLegs

 

[C_Claycomb]

This subject needed its own thread. Not high odds of answers with it tacked to the end of an eight year old maps thread.

 

[crosslandkelly]

A quick google threw up these.

swedish knife laws - Google Search

I spent 10 days canoeing there a few years ago, I had no problems bringing my SAK, Condor Bushlore and an SFA through customs at either end, it all went in as hold luggage.

 

[LtDansLegs]

A quick google threw up these.

swedish knife laws - Google Search

I spent 10 days canoeing there a few years ago, I had no problems bringing my SAK, Condor Bushlore and an SFA through customs at either end, it all went in as hold luggage.

Good to know. Curious as to the blade length of the Bushlore, as the 9knife I want to bring is similar in style?
Many thanks
LTDansLegs

 

[crosslandkelly]

Good to know. Curious as to the blade length of the Bushlore, as the 9knife I want to bring is similar in style?
Many thanks
LTDansLegs

By my measurment the blade is 108mm or 4.25 inches long.

 

[C_Claycomb]

I really would not worry about the knife laws for while you are canoeing, or for transporting axes or bushcraft knives in your luggage for that purpose. I have carried knives, axes and parangs as hold luggage to the US, Sweden, Norway, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Brunei, and Canada. Some have arguably more restrictive laws for EDC than the UK, but tools in luggage for outdoor recreation are not a problem unless you make them so.

The important question is not whether there is a law against you having a bushcraft knife while camping. There won’t be. It’s whether there is a restriction on carrying your SAK in your pocket on the way to the forest, or whether it needs to be buried in your pack.

 

[Dogoak]

It’s equipment, no problem, just don’t pack it your carry on luggage!
Full marks for due diligence before hand, I met a group of about 10-12 of our Scandinavian cousins in the Aviemore Tesco last year, all sporting puukko‘s

 

[bopdude]

As said above, no problem taking them, we went heavily 'armed' all with axes knives and saws, just use common sense whilst there.

 

[LtDansLegs]

By my measurment the blade is 108mm or 4.25 inches long.View attachment 84587
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Brilliant, think mine is of a similar size so should be fine.
Many thanks
LTDandsLegs

 

[z_bumbi]

Keep the knives in your pack when not in the woods, if traveling by car put the pack in the trunk and all should be okey. Blade lenght isn't anything that matters but if the knife is seen as a tool in the situation or not.
Spring assisted, butterfly knives and gravity knives is a problem as those doesn't fall in the tools segment. You can collect them but not carry them anywhere.

If traveling makes it hard to bring a knife Moras and Hultafors costs 4-5 pounds at any hardware, diy-place or a even some gassations.