Knife Dealers - Licence and permit applications

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

Garriock Bros. Plant Hire, Unit 30, Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick, ZE1 0PX
Application Notice Displayed Online from 28th August 2026