Well for the benefit of those who're getting into this hobby of
collecting knives for display or functional uses such as outdoor
sports/overseas camping/ jungle trekking. Perhaps this might help
you out.
Like a few, still new to this thread and forum, i have found the
requirement of such knives for my overseas trips/treks, and sought
information as to how to legally accquire them, and have across the
span of this year now owned a few knives, which i've purchased via
amazon.
I respectively contacted ICA, and SPF's arms and explosives
licencing department, it takes a little while to get the answers
you are looking for, because for one, the customer service call
operating officer isnt' exactly very knowledgable regarding the
info, and will often redirect you to his/her supervisor in charge
who will either direct you from ICA line to SPF, or the other way
around. So i just emailed my queries and it got forwarded to the
right department and here's my reply. (below in diff font)
As of now, i own 2 Gerber LMF IIs (infantry black), Bear Grylls
Ultimate Survival Knife, 2 SOG Seal Pup Elite Serrated Tiger
Stripe, and i'm eyeing the ESEE-5/6 by R.A.T.
The only time i had a huge delay in shipment was when i
compounded my orders, namely a Gerber LMF II, Bear Grylls Ultimate
Surival knife and a Gerber Prodigy Tanto, as i was ordering on
behalf of friends who're joining me on the expedition. As such the
bulk order got impounded by ICA for around a few days before it got
delivered to me. I used Vpost, so i need not go down to cantonment
road or whatever. Amazon usa to VpostUSA, VpostUSA to singapore,
and that's where the inspection held it and delayed before i
finally got my package.
I genuinely hope this helps.... this whole rough idea how the
process goes.... so you'd know what to do!
cheers!
And for privacy's sake I've removed my name and the officer's
extension, though the gist of the message should be
clear.
Dear ---------,
Single purchase of survival knife for camping trips or diving knife
can be approved but please be advised not to import knives with
blades more than 30cm in length.
Generally, import of survival knives will not require a permit but
may still be subject to our inspection upon importation prior to
the release of the item to the owner.
If item is shipped in, it would be detained by ICA officers and
forward to us for inspection. Once approved, we shall contact
yourself for collection.
Please take note that Flick Knives are not allowed in Singapore but
manual foldable knives are permitted.
Regards,
Han Teck Wee
Compliance Management Officer
Arms & Explosive
Police Licensing Division
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