Quote Originally Posted by sidneykidney View Post
how many landlords do you know that would agree to a large number of unknown men showing up all wielding knives?

In half-seriousness I think it might be worthwhile investigating advice from police on the organisation of this.
I think I know a couple of landlords who are reasonable enough to understand that a group of middle aged shaving geeks don't represent any significant danger even if they do have a lot of sharp objects.

As far as the legality is concerned - there is no legal problem with having possession of a sharp object if you've got a sensible reason for having it. Going to, being at, and returning from a meeting of straight shaving enthusiasts would certainly count as a justifiable reason for possession.

I'm not a lawyer but I am fairly sure about this.