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Knife legislation

You know how you have your favorite kitchen knife when you help your parents cook? Well, just like how your parents tell you to be careful with it and not to use it on things you shouldn't, there are also rules grown-ups follow about knives in public places.

These rules are called knife legislation, and they help keep everyone safe. Knife legislation says that some knives can be illegal to carry in certain places, like near schools or in government buildings.

There are also rules about how long a blade can be on a knife before it is considered illegal. This is because longer blades can be more dangerous and hurt someone really badly if they are not careful.

It's important to follow these rules because if you don't, you might get in trouble with the police or hurt someone by accident. It's always better to be safe and follow the rules!
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