The Italian government has passed a new security decree that significantly tightens regulations on the handling of knives and bladed weapons and grants expanded powers to authorities.

Ignorance leads to chaos: The government's security package overwhelms authorities and creates existential fears for dealers. It could all be so simple.

The UK buyback program for zombie knives faced criticism due to unexpectedly high return volumes. While the Home Office emphasizes the removal of dangerous weapons, inadequate planning and cost issues cast a shadow over the implementation.

The security package was passed after seemingly endless discussions. For the coalition government, the past weeks have been primarily one thing: another embarrassment.

The weapons ban zone in Frankfurt's train station district is set to become permanent, now operating around the clock instead of being time-limited. This year's Christmas market will also fall under the ban zone.

The "Safety Law" passed by the government was unexpectedly published in the Federal Law Gazette yesterday. As a result, all types of switchblades are already prohibited as of today.

OTF knives are a special type of automatic knives, known for their quick readiness and unique design. We take a look at the specifics and legal regulations.

Weapon prohibition zones are becoming an increasingly popular tool in politics. They are quickly enacted and create an illusion of safety. It's just a shame they hardly work.

The German Bundestag has approved further tightening of the gun law with a roll-call vote. This also includes new knife bans.

On Friday, the fate of all knife owners in Germany will be decided for now. Starting at 9 AM, the German Bundestag will vote on the introduction of a new safety package.