if it is spring assist or can open by flicking it easily, you would be better off leaving it at home - they are prohib knives which will result in a criminal arrest/charge.

Mark

RR

There has been a decision that came after that one from CBSA which basically nullifies that one. I would be cautious relying on that document now.

Mark

http://search-recherche.gc.ca/rGs/s_r?st=s&num=10&s5bm3ts21rch=x&st1rt=0&langs=eng&cdn=cbsa&q=spring+assisted+knives&gcwu-srch-submit=Search

22. Torsion bar assisted-opening knives (folding knife, speed-safe knife, spring-assisted knife) – Folding knives that use an internal “torsion bar” to assist in opening them with one hand. The heart of this opening system is the torsion bar in the handle of the knife. In order to open the knife, the user must apply manual pressure to a thumb stud or other protrusion on the blade, thereby overcoming the resistance of the torsion bar. After the blade is moved partially out of the handle by this manual pressure, the torsion bar takes over.
23. In some cases, torsion bar assisted-opening knives can be opened automatically by gravity or centrifugal force. If this is the case, these knives would fall within the definition of prohibited weapon, and be prohibited under TI 9898.00.00 unless an exemption in that tariff item applies.

There is another decision, just having a hard time finding it right now. Remember that this is a CBSA thing and not a criminal code thing. CC is usually enforced by LE moreso than CBSA. The VAST majority of LE will charge with prohibited weapon status

another

https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/citt/doc/2008/2008canlii2721/2008canlii2721.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAVc3ByaW5nIGFzc2lzdGVkIGtuaWZlAAAAAAE&resultIndex=4


you can read if you are bored here:
https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/#search/type=decision&jId=ca&all=spring%20assisted%20knife&origJId=ca

I've been carrying a CRKT M-16 or M12 daily for 15 plus years. The M-16 I bought in the US..the M-12 here in Canada.

If you're like me and feel naked without your knife..just wait until you get up here, hit a Bass Pro,Cabela's or Canadian Tire and pick one up.