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Hi, new to knives and also a quick question.
Hi, my name is Jim and from Rockhampton Queensland.
A friend of mine has recently started me into knives discussing various knives and teaching me about quality in steel. I don't know why I like them, I did as a kid and just do, I tend to be more interested in folding knives and where the issues began.
I ordered a couple of cheap folders through Ebay and ended up receiving a dirty letter from Customs. It took me a while for someone to respond from customs and finally I spoke to someone who gave me advice why this particular knife was not allowed. I am not knew at understanding legislation so I read and reviewed the knife I purchased and understood why they may have seized that particular knife. I then explained to customs that I had ordered two knives previously before their letter and I did not believe they met their definition of a single handed opening knife. (They indicated they would inspect the knives and seize them if necessary and said not to worry as they were aware people made errors) However six weeks on and the other two knives have not arrived nor have any letters from customs. I have no interest in trying to avoid customs or receive anything illegal and happy to say goodbye to the knives. (I will purchase in Australia from now on and have no intention of breaking any laws)
But the question is has anyone else heard of customs seizing knives and not contacting the receiver? I find this strange that I would not receive another letter or worse case them at least investigating an offence? I find it hard to believe that both knives are lost seeing all other crap I have ordered from ebay tends to find me.
Anyway a lesson for a knew collector.
A friend of mine has recently started me into knives discussing various knives and teaching me about quality in steel. I don't know why I like them, I did as a kid and just do, I tend to be more interested in folding knives and where the issues began.
I ordered a couple of cheap folders through Ebay and ended up receiving a dirty letter from Customs. It took me a while for someone to respond from customs and finally I spoke to someone who gave me advice why this particular knife was not allowed. I am not knew at understanding legislation so I read and reviewed the knife I purchased and understood why they may have seized that particular knife. I then explained to customs that I had ordered two knives previously before their letter and I did not believe they met their definition of a single handed opening knife. (They indicated they would inspect the knives and seize them if necessary and said not to worry as they were aware people made errors) However six weeks on and the other two knives have not arrived nor have any letters from customs. I have no interest in trying to avoid customs or receive anything illegal and happy to say goodbye to the knives. (I will purchase in Australia from now on and have no intention of breaking any laws)
But the question is has anyone else heard of customs seizing knives and not contacting the receiver? I find this strange that I would not receive another letter or worse case them at least investigating an offence? I find it hard to believe that both knives are lost seeing all other crap I have ordered from ebay tends to find me.
Anyway a lesson for a knew collector.
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