Nackers Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) G'day again, Just got a quick question about importing knives into Australia. I am currently looking at a cheap Victorinox Sentinel One Hand and wondering if it will get through customs. I know there are restrictions on flick knives, etc but don't know where they draw the line at lock blade folding knives, especially ones which can be opened one hand. Also, the knife cannot be 'flicked' open and is the practically the same as any other swiss army knife except it is a fixed blade with the 'one hand' opening system. If it is no good, I might have to go with the normal Victorinox Sentinel. Cheers. Edited October 24, 2011 by ShadowAssassin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zardez Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 from memory the law states knives that can be opened easily with one hand, not just flick knives, not 100% certain though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nackers Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 from memory the law states knives that can be opened easily with one hand, not just flick knives, not 100% certain though Righto, thanks for that mate. Will stick with the normal folder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigfellascott Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Maybe just send a link like you have done here to the customs mob and see what they say, but I reckon because you can open it one handed they may have a whinge, who knows worth asking the question if you want it, explain to them you are a hunter maybe that will help who knows. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jindydiver Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Importing that knife in to SA wont be any problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltonaHunter Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 That knife will be fine. As long as the pivot is tight enough to not allow a flick open. The lack of a thumb bob will make it even more legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nackers Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks guys. The pivot is the same as any other swiss army knife just with the single thumb loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nackers Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I might get myself a Buck Vanguard (for heavier work) while I am at it. But threat will get through easy won't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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