Phil & Vikki Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 When we were packing up our things, there was a knife that I had since I was a young scout. The knife is as blunt as hell, but with handle is about 9 inches long, so quite a substantial one. We were told that we could not pack it in with our things, so left it in the UK. I have had it since a boy and it does mean a great deal to me. My question is, is there a way we can ship it out to us here in Oz? Willing to fill out any paperwork and pay what it takes, but will they allow it in?:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDr Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Below is the list of prohibited weapons for South Australia, I would assume NSW would be similar. Your type of knife doesn't seem to be listed. I'm actually surprised it wasn't allowed with your things, sounds about the same size as a chef's kitchen knife... If you have a photo of it, I would take it along to your local police station and enquire. Full info about importing knives can be found here http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4369.asp#e1066 These weapons are prohibited weapons: Ballistic knives. Catapults, shanghais and slingshots that have a brace. Three different types of chemicals that are often called tear gas, mace and adamsite. Concealed weapons - that is, a thing that appears to be harmless, but which conceals a knife, spike or other weapon. For example, a walking stick that conceals a sword or an object that looks like a lipstick, but which in fact conceals a stiletto or blade. Extendable batons that are extended by gravity, centrifugal force or by release of a button or other device. Fighting knives (ie butterfly knives, daggers, flick knives, push knives, trench knives or other kinds of knives designed or adapted for hand to hand fighting (but not bayonets or swords). Hand or foot claws that are designed as a weapon. Knife belts that conceal or disguise a knife, dagger or similar weapon. An example is a belt of the type known as a Bowen Knife Belt. Knuckle dusters. Morning stars, that is, weapons that consist of a weight, attached to a chain, rope or other flexible material. In some cases the weight has a number of points, spikes or blades. Nunchakus. Pistol cross bows. Star knives that are capable of causing serious injury. Throwing knives that are capable of causing serious injury. Undetectable knives, that is a knife that is capable of causing serious injury and is made of a material that is undetectable by a metal detector or X-ray machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Strange that you were told you couldnt take it, but often the shippers like to err on the side of extreme caution which doesnt help. I brought over 2 of my Dad's kukris and nobody said anything about them not being allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobandCatherine Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 When we arrived in Melbourne I was made to unpack a case by the AQIS inspector as he could see a "ceremonial dagger" in the x-rays, I was most indignant but of course did as I was told - it turned out to be the souvenier envelope knife with Sydney harbour Bridge & the Opera house on that we had bought on holiday the year before that he was seeing, not sure what would of happened if it had been a dagger though. Funnily enough another case had a full set of cutlery including a 7 inch carving knife & escaped any attention at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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