Checked 2026-10-26 · medium confidence
EDC knives with no carry restriction found in Canada (federal Criminal Code)
Canada has no blade-length limit and no general 'reason to carry' rule. Automatic, gravity and flick-open knives, push daggers and disguised blades are prohibited weapons. Any other knife can still be an offence if carried concealed or for a dangerous purpose. Cities and provinces add their own rules.
This is a filter, not a ranking. We have not tested these knives, and “no restriction found” is not a promise that carrying is legal. Transport rules, local bans and events still apply. Read the full Canada (federal Criminal Code) page first.
22 that the law does not single out
- Buck 110 Folding Hunter
blade 95.3 mm (3.75 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Leatherman Arc
blade 70.1 mm (2.76 in); cutting edge not published
No federal listing or length limit found for ordinary fixed blades, multitools or scissors. Same caveats: concealed carry of a 'weapon' (s.90), dangerous purpose (s.88), push-dagger or disguised designs, and local bylaws.
- Victorinox Cadet (Alox)
blade 64 mm (2.52 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Victorinox Classic SD
blade 40 mm (1.57 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Victorinox Climber
blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Morakniv Companion (stainless, Hi-Vis Orange shown)
blade 104 mm (4.09 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Gerber Dime
blade 38.1 mm (1.50 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Nagao Kanekoma Higonokami SK (Niwaki-sold Kanekoma)
blade 71 mm (2.80 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Victorinox Huntsman
blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- ESEE Izula-II
blade 66.8 mm (2.63 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Leatherman Micra
blade 40.6 mm (1.60 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- W.R. Case & Sons Mini Trapper
blade 69.9 mm (2.75 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Opinel No.07 Stainless Steel
blade 80 mm (3.15 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Opinel No.08 Stainless Steel
blade 85 mm (3.35 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Spyderco Roadie
44 mm cutting edge (1.73 in)
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Leatherman Skeletool CX
blade 66 mm (2.60 in); cutting edge not published
No federal listing or length limit found for ordinary fixed blades, multitools or scissors. Same caveats: concealed carry of a 'weapon' (s.90), dangerous purpose (s.88), push-dagger or disguised designs, and local bylaws.
- Victorinox Spartan
blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Leatherman Squirt PS4
blade 40.6 mm (1.60 in); cutting edge not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Victorinox Swiss Card Classic
blade length not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X
blade length not published
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- W.R. Case & Sons Trapper
76.2 mm cutting edge (3.00 in)
No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.
- Leatherman Wave Plus
blade 74.2 mm (2.92 in); cutting edge not published
No federal listing or length limit found for ordinary fixed blades, multitools or scissors. Same caveats: concealed carry of a 'weapon' (s.90), dangerous purpose (s.88), push-dagger or disguised designs, and local bylaws.
Could not be settled from published specs
The answer turns on a length the maker does not publish, or on a point the law leaves open.
- Spyderco Squeak: 44 mm cutting edge (1.73 in)
- Spyderco Ladybug 3: 43 mm cutting edge (1.69 in)
- Benchmade Bugout: blade 82.3 mm (3.24 in); cutting edge not published
- Benchmade Mini Bugout: blade 71.6 mm (2.82 in); cutting edge not published
- Spyderco Para 3: 67 mm cutting edge (2.64 in)
- Spyderco Delica 4 (Lightweight): 65 mm cutting edge (2.56 in)
- CIVIVI Elementum: blade 75.2 mm (2.96 in); cutting edge not published
- Kershaw Leek: blade 76.2 mm (3.00 in); cutting edge not published
- Ontario Knife Company RAT Model 1 (RAT I): blade 88.9 mm (3.50 in); cutting edge not published
- CRKT Squid (Thumbstud): blade 54.76 mm (2.16 in); cutting edge not published
- CRKT Squid Assisted: blade 60.2 mm (2.37 in); cutting edge not published
- Gerber Paraframe I (stainless, plain edge): blade 76.5 mm (3.01 in); cutting edge not published