Knife in the pocket

Hi Everyone.
My question is about carrying a pocket knife in Japan.
I will do camping in Japan and obviously need a knife to prepare my food , etc.
I know that by law I can not carry a knife with a blade longer the 6cm.
Now what you think would a Leatherman multitool with 8cm blade still acceptable or I will get fined and loose my tool?
Thanks.

Tamas

I guess you already know the answer.
In japan, according to the regulations, knives longer than 6cm are considered dangerous weapons.

Of course they need to know you bring, but if they find you have with you, you can be fined.

There is no need to have a knife in you pocket at all times. Keep it in your luggage as much as possible. Carry it on your person only when hiking or actually camping.

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6My0SNdqHo8&t=555s

I wouldn`t even have it "on my person" when hiking or camping - rather only when it is actually in use in your hand. At the campsite it can be on the table, and when hiking it can be at the bottom of your backpack where to retrieve it requires unpacking everything.

I donft see any reason why you should inconvenience yourself like Paul is suggesting. Therefs no need to go out of your way to placate an overzealous police officer you probably wonft even encounter on your trip. Donft break the law and you should be good. But of course, 6cm means 6cm, no more. Have fun.

Why carry anything in your pocket when you donft need it immediately?

Itfs just unnecessary baggage...