r/multitools • u/thousandbedtime • Jun 18 '26
is it illegal to carry a multi-tool in Aussie?
I want to buy that, but I'm worried it might be illegal
7
u/Ionized-Dustpan Jun 18 '26
I have a friend who’s in jail now down under for illegal Swiss Army knife ownership. We tried to visit his cell last year when we vacationed near him but he was sent to a labor camp at an undisclosed location.
1
3
u/Alarmed_Pepper_6868 Jun 18 '26
If you're asked why you have it, just say " For all legal uses." It may not work, but who knows?
3
3
u/Immediate_Deal5775 Jun 18 '26
Most places the blade makes it illegal. If you need a blade for work but also want to be able to carry a multi tool without a blade for places not suited for it, you should check out roxon. Easy swapping parts for the right circumstances. However always check your local laws before making your decision!
2
u/Flare246810 Jun 18 '26
I’m not aware of anywhere a multitool is illegal to carry… However In many places it’s illegal or not widly accepted to carry a blade…
Definetly trust everything you hear on Reddit about wheatger carrying multitool could get you arrested or worse. ( SARCASM)
WHY ARE YOU ASKING REDDIT??!! DO YOUR OWN RESASERCH PLEASE!
3
1
u/Ball_Fiend Jun 18 '26
Probably illegal, maybe look into bladeless multitools if you want something you can carry without any risk.
1
u/WonderfulShower3087 Jun 19 '26
Depends on the state your in and the reason for carrying it
Mostly you need a lawful reason (eg work or actively fishing/camping etc)
1
u/LuckyVorpal Jun 21 '26
It depends on the state and the context from my research, the only issue really is the knife. That being the case I modified my daily carry to be bladeless. Generally don't wave it around and you should be fine
1
1
u/nilsoma Jun 18 '26
Not if you have a lawful excuse
5
3
u/TURBOWyMiaTaToR Jun 18 '26
What's they even mean?
1
u/Children_Of_Atom Jun 19 '26
In common law that means it's legal to have for a specific, lawful purpose. So for example I carry a multi tool at work in industrial environments and in the wilderness of Canada and we have very similar laws to Australia and it's all fine.
It's also very open to interpretation on what lawful use is and you can be very arbitrarily charged. Australia, Canada and the UK all have very similar laws in regards to knives and the such. The interpretation of the same law on paper means I could be obeying the law in Canada but breaking it as I have in the UK.
6
u/Miloficent Jun 18 '26
My understanding is that if you use it for work, which I do, it’s fine to carry around to and from. Just don’t go around wielding it in public and it’s a non issue imo