Knives in Paris

[markg]

Hey you cosmopolitan types. Could someone direct me to an official website where I could find out some details on carrying a knife in Paris. Ive heard about metal detectors at the Louve but also huge knife shows happening all over the city. Im a barabric American clinging to guns and the Bible...and knives and explosives and automatic weapons and freedom and the constitution and ozone-eating big blocks... so its really hard for me not to have a freaking knife....

[Whitewookie]

Here's an idea...don't go to France. The people are rude, the food sucks, and everything is freaking filthy....

They don't deserve American dollars...

They already owe us about a baazzzillion....

And yes...I've been there...

I'm actually of French lineage, so imagine my dissappointment...

Glad it was actually French Canadian or I'd change my name to Smith...

VR,
Harold

[Greyson]

Been to Paris a few times. But when I go, I don't go to the Louve. As general rule, I would think you could take a weapon anywhere in Paris except someplace like the Louve and perhaps City Hall.

Note: I did buy a French version of a gun magazine in Paris once, so I know they have weapons.

The issue it seems to me would be knife length. You might find something on the Department of State website.

Now...as an academic suggestion, and I don't know how these go over in France, but you could look at a Delta Dart. No metal.

Or...just to get something over there you should look at a metal cane. Just a generic metal cane. Nothing fancy.

I think the cane is the best option.

Regards,
Greyson

[Kid Holmes Sr]

+1 Don't go!

[markg]

Originally Posted by Greyson

Been to Paris a few times. But when I go, I don't go to the Louve. As general rule, I would think you could take a weapon anywhere in Paris except someplace like the Louve and perhaps City Hall.

Note: I did buy a French version of a gun magazine in Paris once, so I know they have weapons.

The issue it seems to me would be knife length. You might find something on the Department of State website.

Now...as an academic suggestion, and I don't know how these go over in France, but you could look at a Delta Dart. No metal.

Or...just to get something over there you should look at a metal cane. Just a generic metal cane. Nothing fancy.

I think the cane is the best option.

Regards,
Greyson

A cane, huh? That is an excellent idea...
I will check the state department site about knives. thanks
And about the Louve, I may be an american who keeps a gun on his person at all times but that doesnt mean I cant have an intelligent conversation about Rembrandt's later period and his use of random brush strokes to diffuse the light in his paintings....

[TRSOtto]

Originally Posted by Whitewookie

Here's an idea...don't go to France. The people are rude, the food sucks, and everything is freaking filthy....

They don't deserve American dollars...

They already owe us about a baazzzillion....

And yes...I've been there...

I'm actually of French lineage, so imagine my dissappointment...

Glad it was actually French Canadian or I'd change my name to Smith...

VR,
Harold

Well, you're half right.

The people are rude. But the food is awesome.

[jdm]

Food is good. The sights are nice. The people I met there years ago were all fairly polite (coming from the standpoint of someone who grew up around New Yorkers). As for carrying a knife in Paris, or any city, one option is to do what i do when I take a trip to DC for the day or weekend (where there's lots of buildings with metal detectors):

Bring a real cheap knife or two with you. Keep the spares in your bag or vehicle. If you go somewhere with a metal detector, just drop the knife into a planter or bush out front before you go in. Pick it up when you leave. If it disappears in the meantime, no big loss. I'd never leave a Benchmade sitting out in the open like that, but a $5 POS is no problem.

[Greyson]

Originally Posted by markg

A cane, huh? That is an excellent idea...
I will check the state department site about knives. thanks
And about the Louve, I may be an american who keeps a gun on his person at all times but that doesnt mean I cant have an intelligent conversation about Rembrandt's later period and his use of random brush strokes to diffuse the light in his paintings....

You have a PM.

Regards,
Greyson

[Zilmo]

Arrrrrggggggghhhhhhh.

It's spelled LOUVRE.

[doublewasp]

I cannot direct you to an official website at the moment. But as far as I know you are not allowed to carry knives in Paris.

I EDC a knife and I used to have business trips to Paris on a regualar basis. One day a french coworker pointed out that I should not carry (allthough he liked the folder I showed him ) and showed me a passage on an official website. IIRC it is legal to buy, legal to own but its definitely illegal to carry.

I partially agree with the others: Paris is a nice city, and even some of the French are OK, but in general I disliked my stays there.

[Christian James]

Bring a SAK.

[1-DAB]

go shopping when you get there, buy a cheap knife (good for cutting cheese onto bread at lunch). if you get challenged, you can tell them you bought it locally for cutting the cheese.

[NW45acp]

Enjoy your trip! I've been there a few times- beautiful city, amazing food- and wonderful museums/sights. I spent most of my time eating.....walking.....and eating... I've never had a problem with safety in that city.
Most museums have some sort of metal detectors. If you want to pick up a small pocket knife there - go for it. I actually bought a nice balisong last time . Some of the higher end stores you can also find some nice and spendy hand made knives. Also - they have a Beretta gallery that's fun to step into....if you love expensive shotguns- or drooling over them

Just remember- people appreciate any effort you make to speak the native language. A simple "Bonjoir" and "Merci" go a long way- just like "Hello" and "Thank you" do here in the states. While most speak English- they definitely appreciate the gesture of attempting to speak French.