Yes, probably right, except I am sure I have read of someone being
searched and having the knife confiscated.
Fishermen are another example of common use.
Legitimate reason seams reasonable.

I agree that adult Sikhs are peace-loving and not
a problem. My objection is for school children
being allowed any kind of instrument that could
potentially cause problems. School is not the
place for that.

Maybe this brief explanation may help a little...

Most of you are completely correct with the interpretation of the lawful possession of edge-ware, in or near a public street or place;

All the coppers wish to know? Does the individual have a legitimate purpose for having it, firstly in his possession, and secondly its subsequent carriage? And what is the individual's INTENT concerning its use?

Eg; A person may carry a large sheaf knife during the day, for the purpose of his work on a building site, for which he can fully justify? But to carry the same knife while out socialising, at say 1.00am on a Sunday morning, would clearly be illegal, particularly if he couldn't furnish a satisfactory explanation, for doing so.

Another issue that police must also take into consideration - is the edge-ware in question, considered a 'proscribed weapon'? I realise the law can be a real pain, but there you are

Foxy,

"My objection is for school children
being allowed any kind of instrument that could
potentially cause problems. School is not the
place for that."

Neither is it the place for 12 inch (or whatever these days) rulers; compasses, dividers, 60 and 45 degree geometry instruments, ball point pens and particularly the deadly wooden pencils which can kill in an instant and are also useful for blinding an opponent.
Shoe laces make a most efficient garrote as do some waist belts.

It is very easy to deliver a crippling blow with the corners of a hard cover book, and a killing blow with the spine of a paperback.

These things pose a greater risk than a ceremonial kirpan.

It is surely time to ban all woodworking and metal working classes; chisels, screwdrivers and three square files are just waiting to be used as stabbing weapons.

Is Mise, as you well know, all the items you mention in your post above are useful items for school.

A ceremonial dagger, like guns, has no place in schools unless it is a day of 'bring your family cultural items to school'.
Is Mise, as a well known son-of-a-gun, could bring in his shiny metal bang-bang to show the other boys :),

SOL: A ceremonial dagger, like guns, has no place in schools unless it is a day of 'bring your family cultural items to school'.
Is Mise, as a well known son-of-a-gun, could bring in his shiny metal bang-bang to show the other boys :)

Agreed.