Zombie knife

A zombie knife (also known as a zombie killer knife or zombie slayer knife) is a type of knife. It is defined in English law as a blade with (i) a cutting edge; (ii) a serrated edge; and (iii) images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence.[1] The Parliament of the United Kingdom passed legislation to prohibit the sale, importation and manufacture of these knives with effect from 18 August 2016.[2][3] The prohibition was implemented by amending a statutory instrument made under the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/803/contents/made
  2. ↑ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/zombie-knives-banned-in-england-and-wales
  3. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37080682
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