The purchase and possession of a machete in Poland is, of course, fully legal, just like any other knife. The Law on Arms and Ammunition of May 21, 1999. Recognizes a machete only as a dangerous tool (like a knife) - and not as a weapon, thus the purchase, possession and use of a machete does not require a permit. However, it is worth remembering Article 50a § 1 of the Code of Offenses: "Whoever possesses a knife, machete or other similarly dangerous object in a public place, and the circumstances of its possession indicate an intention to use it to commit a crime, shall be punished by arrest, restriction of liberty or a fine of not less than PLN 3,000...."