Officers were at Scarborough Train Station recently as part of Operation Sceptre.
The force say ten knives have been taken out of the hands of suspected criminals and dozens more safely disposed of by members of the public, thanks to a police week of action.
Last week, North Yorkshire Police joined forces across the country in an operation called 'Sceptre' focused on tackling knife crime.
Officers involved in the operation made ten arrests related to knife crime, for example for possession of a bladed article in a public place. Ten knives were recovered and taken off the streets as a direct result.
Members of the public took advantage of 'surrender bins' located in police stations to safely dispose of a further 35 unwanted blades.
In addition, North Yorkshire Police conducted five visits to retailers to discuss the sale of knives; attended four schools to give assemblies about knife crime awareness; and visited six young people previously involved in knife crime to ensure they weren't putting themselves at further risk.
British Transport Police and their North Yorkshire colleagues joined forces at Scarborough Railway Station, on Sunday, to speak to commuters about knife crime.
Detective Superintendent Jon Sygrove, from North Yorkshire Police, said:
"Our operational and engagement activity last week is just a snapshot of the hard work that goes on all year round, by the police and other organisations, to take knives off the streets, and stop them ending up in the wrong hands.
"If you are worried about someone carrying a knife, please tell a family member, a teacher or youth worker, a police officer, or report it to the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
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