Carrying around Athame's

Hi Everybody,

This is more for the UK Wicca's out there in the world. But I was wondering if anybody has heard or had to deal with police when having to explain why you are carrying around a blade in your bag. This is for when your heading to circle or off to do a private ritual in a public park etc.

With these knife laws getting tighter, I am concerned about getting something on my record that could ultimately affect my career. Despite it apparently saying there is an exception for certain religious groups.

Has anybody been searched or been questioned before?
I am considering carrying around alternatives and leaving the more blade athame at home.

Any help would be great.