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Can multitools and Swiss Army knives still be used after the "anti-maranza" decree?
27 March 2026 · 8 min · 3K views
Sailor holds open multi-tool on deck, coastline behind
What this video covers
A new Italian decree-law now restricts carrying multitools such as the Leatherman and Victorinox in public, and Alfredo Contaldo explains the practical consequences for sailors.0:02 The law targets blades that open one-handed, lock in place, and exceed 5 centimeters — criteria that most multitools meet.1:42 Carrying one outside the home now risks arrest from six months to three years, the same penalty as carrying a firearm.4:44 Contaldo's advice for sailors: leave multitools permanently on the boat and never carry them between home and the marina, not in a pocket, not in a backpack.0:48 If transporting them by car, they should be sealed inside a toolbox in the boot.2:02 The legal distinction between "porto" (carrying on one's person) and "trasporto" (transporting packaged) remains unclear, and Contaldo calls for reader input on that point.1:45 He argues the law disproportionately harms sailors, hikers, and outdoor users — for whom a multitool can cut a fouled line in an emergency — while doing little to deter bad actors.6:14 He has suspended a planned purchase of a new multitool and expects sales damage for manufacturers, including rumors of an industry inquiry to the legislature.7:39
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