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A ban on online sales and possession in private on "zombie knives" is a bit extreme, especially if the law as written is too vague on what a "zombie knife" is compared to the actual term in practice. Like when does a 2zombie knife" stop being a zombie knife, if 1 or 2 of the 3 requirements are not met? Do "zombie knives" have to look gaudy and ugly to apply as "zombie knives"?
I mean, if you take a tanto and write "Mr. Stabby" on the blade and paint it barf green, is it now a "zombie knife" or does the blade need to look like it was designed by a idiot with no idea on what a knife looks like and was heavily inspired by 90's comic book era Xtreme designs?
In Norway it's illegal to carry knives in public space unless it's a part of your work tools or other instances, and those knives are not allowed to have a guard (scout knives can have a guard), carrying for self protection is not a legal reason to carry. Most knives are legal to own and keep in private but butterfly knives and spring-loaded knives are illegal. But you can apply for dispensation to the police to own weapons that's on the illegal list or to own weapons before you hit 16 or 18. And breaking the law will result in some heavy fines or 1 year jail time.
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