In Turkey, carrying a knife is regulated under Law No. 6136 on Firearms, Knives and Other Instruments. According to the law, carrying kitchen knives, pocket knives or small-sized knives needed in daily life is not directly criminalized. However, what is important here is the purpose of the knife and where it is carried.

  • A 5 cm long knife does not usually fall under the category of “prohibited knife”. Small pocketknives, knives for camping or everyday use are permitted.
    However, if the knife is carried in schools, courthouses, public transport or public places, it may be confiscated by the police for security reasons and penalized.
    In addition, carrying a knife with the intent to commit a crime, regardless of its size, is prohibited and carries serious penalties.

In summary, carrying a 5 cm knife is not a crime per se, but it can have different consequences depending on the environment, the purpose of carrying and the security situation.