"A new law is soon to come in force banning the carrying of knives. Is this true, and are there any ways of being licensed?
The law as it stands prohibits you from carrying a sharply pointed or bladed instrument in a public place without good reason or lawful authority.
In short, if you have a good reason for having a knife with you the new law does not affect you but you must be careful not to take it unless you have a reasonable expectation you might need to use it. " Shooting UK