Knife Dealers

Licence Type
Knife Dealers
Who should apply?
Anyone wishing to sell knives
Cost

See Environmental Health Charge Sheet for 2024 to 2025 rates found on page 1 near the bottom.
If it is not within this timescale please phone or email the office to get the up to date rate.

01595 745250 or ehadmin@shetland.gov.uk

Additional information

A Knife Dealer’s Licence is required for anyone carrying on business as a dealer of the following articles – 

  • Knives (other than those designed for domestic use)
  • Knife blades (other than those designed for domestic use) 
  • Swords
  • Any other article –
    1. Which has a blade; or
    2. Which is sharply pointed, and which is made or adapted for use for causing injury to the person.
Application pack
Conditions and Guidance

Guidance (pdf)

Further information contact
Public Notices

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