Knife Dealers

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

£230.00 (updated for 2024/25 year please check price if outwith this time period, , 01595 74 52 50 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

Download Application Form (pdf)

Site Notice (pdf)

Site Notice Compliance (pdf)

Conditions and Guidance

Guidance (pdf)

Further information contact