Forty-eight blades were handed in as part of a week-long knife amnesty in Cumbria.
The county’s police force were taking part in the national Operation Sceptre and officers also spoke to school pupils about the dangers of carrying knives and the potential consequences.
Officers also attended and spoke to young people at Whitehaven’s Harbour Youth Project.
More than 20 businesses were visited and received knife crime information packs with advice and guidance on the sale of knives and how and when to properly challenge.
Police also carried out a joint operation with British Transport Police colleagues at Oxenholme Railway Station.
Chief Inspector Steve Hunter, of Cumbria police, said: “Cumbria supports every Operation Sceptre as our officers know the tragic consequences that can result from anything short of a vigilant and no-nonsense approach to knife crime.
“Whilst the number and type of blades handed in tends to get the most attention, the most important aspect for ourselves is the engagement we continue to have with schools, who open their doors to our officers so we can educate their children about the dangers of carrying knives.
“Cumbria is one of the safest places to live, work and visit and we can all help keep it that way by speaking to family members about the dangers of carrying a knife and the potential consequences if they attempt to use it or are caught in possession.”
