Question 1

Is it legal to buy and ship edge tools in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The type of edge tools that I sell are legal to own in the UK. However, it is illegal to sell a knife to anyone under 18, unless it has a manual folding blade less than 3 inches long. Therefore all edge tools are only available to purchase if you are 18+ and will be sent via Royal Mail's Tracked Age Verification service.

Certain bladed items are prohibited to be shipped in the UK. However, the edge tools I sell come under 'Restricted Bladed Items' as they are designed to be used for a 'hobby or trade', and thus are able to be shipped provided certain conditions are met. Please follow this link to the Royal Mail site for more information.

Question 2

Do you take commissions?

Accepted Answer

At this time, I am unable to take any requests for new commissions. I am currently working on transitioning my practice from commission work towards exclusively ready-to-buy tools. They will be listed on my website for direct sale. Please sign up to my newsletter (see below) to be the first to hear when my shop is updated.

If a commission has been previously discussed, I may still be able to fulfil the request. Please get in touch via email for your expected lead time and more details.

Question 3

Do you offer a sharpening service?

Accepted Answer

I am not currently offering a postal sharpening service. However, I will be offering in-person sharpening services at craft events during the summer event season. Please sign up to my newsletter (see below) if you would like to hear when I will be at an event.

EMMA F V SMITH

Is it legal to buy and ship edge tools in the UK?

Do you take commissions?

Do you offer a sharpening service?

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