Whoops, I must be breaking the law as I have several long knives at home.
Some are used to cut bread, some to slice meat, and some are used in my garage.
What the ban was for was CARRYING a knife on your person in a public place.
Since we don't really have any wilderness left in the UK then unless you can prove you need the knife for your work, then you must be carrying it to stab someone with, even if only in self defence.
If y'all live in or near the country then yes, you may need a knife/gun, but in a city?
Please remember that the UK is NOTHING LIKE anywhere in the USA, despite the common language we share.
As for the "government" taking away these rights. That is bullsh!t.
The UK electorate DEMANDED that our govt ban handguns after the Dunblaine massacre and most of us agree on the knife ban too.
If you want rifles and shotguns, then apply for a licence and buy the guns.
A friend has several of each and they are quite legal.
Semi-Autos and handguns are flat out illegal and since their only purpose is to kill humans, that is as it should be.
I am sure that many on here will disagree with my opinions, and that is as it should be.
If you don't like the UK laws, then don't move here.
I like the USA, and I like the people even more, but I couldn't live there.