Greece - Legislation on the possession and carrying of knives

General Status:

In Greece, carrying any knife intended as a weapon is prohibited. The law focuses on intended use, rather than technical characteristics.

Restrictions:

No specific blade length limits are set. Lawful purposes (cooking, fishing, professional use) exempt knives from being considered weapons.

Warning:

Police and courts have wide discretionary powers. Carrying tactical, combat-style, or easily deployable knives in urban areas without clear justification may result in prosecution.