What's the law on Knives in the Philippines? (2024)

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What's the law on Knives in the Philippines? ›

Under Presidential Decree No. 9, as amended by Batas Pambansa 6, possession of any bladed, pointed or blunt weapon outside one's residence, such as a knife, spear, bolo, and the like, carries a penalty of a month to a year in jail, or a fine of P200 to P2,000, or both.

It is unlawful to carry outside of one's residence any bladed, pointed or blunt weapon such as "knife", "spear", "pana", "dagger", "bolo", "barong", "kris", or "chako", except where such articles are being used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood or in pursuit of a lawful activity.

Legally, however, anything double-bladed is prohibited in the Philippines. The fixed blade versions are thus limited to military and police personnel. For civilians, the shorter, single-bladed versions are legal, as long as they are kept folded, and partly-visible when pocketed.

Katana are illegal to own throughout most of South East Asia - with the only Thailand and the Philippines allowing their citizens to freely buy, own or sell Katana (though as with everywhere else, open carry or brandishing them in public outside of organized events or demonstrations is of course an offense).

Carrying a knife can be considered as an offence against public tranquillity which is liable to be punished under IPC and the person might be directed to implement a peace bond under CRPC.

Re: Manila knife laws

It is unlawful to carry outside of one\'s residence any... \"knife\"..., except where such articles are being used as necessary tools... or in pursuit of a lawful activity. Based on the quoted statute, it appears that it is unlawful to carry a knife in the RP for personal protection.

In the Philippines, it is now generally illegal to carry one without identification or a proper permit in the streets of the capital because of their prevalent use in crime and altercations.

Our Customs Code prohibits the importation of guns, ammunition and knives and other weapons or parts thereof. I could not find a clause regarding the exception of kitchen knives.

Eventually, the blade developed strong roots in Malaysia and the Philippines, where it was used as a defensive and backup weapon and for every day chores. Over thousands of years, the karambit became entrenched in the warrior culture.

Answer: in short, lahat ng less than 6 inches ay hindi considered deadly or bladed weapon, which includes the famous swiss knife. batons are, i think, perfectly legal to be owned and carried anywhere.

Are nunchucks legal in Philippines? ›

Are nunchucks and retractable batons legal to carry around? Its illegal under Batas Pambansa Bilang 6. Unless you can say its necessary to earn your livelihood or you're carrying them in pursuit of a lawful activity.

But not only is it legal to openly carry a sheathed sword, it's the law. Any kind of concealment for bladed weapons is a misdemeanor. Bladed weapons in most states where they are legal to carry, are usually illegal if they're longer than five inches. Concealed blades, like cane swords, are always illegal.

In most places around the world, real katana swords are legal. Generally, most samurai swords don't require a special licence or permit to own.