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1/20/2012 11:45:10 PM
I want to get an idea of Arfcomer's local laws in where they live. This is not a legality discussion but posting asking what each person has to go through in order to carry. Please cite the actual laws not opinion. You may give examples of your knife you like to carry...not what you want to carry though.
Here where I live in Florida, is is suburban and I travel to the woods or the city wearing a 3 inch long blade sheath knife on my belt openly or semi openly. I have never been stopped or questioned unless they are a knife nut too. ( my name is Brad, and I am a knife nut). It also is legal per State and local municipalities. Here it is....
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Here where I live in Florida, is is suburban and I travel to the woods or the city wearing a 3 inch long blade sheath knife on my belt openly or semi openly. I have never been stopped or questioned unless they are a knife nut too. ( my name is Brad, and I am a knife nut). It also is legal per State and local municipalities. Here it is....
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1/21/2012 12:50:56 AM
No fixed blades in TX. There's a blade length for folders but I forget what it is off hand. I know my S&W Spec ops blade is the max though. 
With my M&P40 Full size.
With my M&P40 Full size.
1/21/2012 12:54:41 AM
I carry a benchmade Infidel. They're legal here in NH.
1/21/2012 1:01:57 AM
Originally Posted By Loe_307:
No fixed blades in TX. There's a blade length for folders but I forget what it is off hand. I know my S&W Spec ops blade is the max though.
With my M&P40 Full size.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i330/Loe_307/c131ec4d.jpg
No fixed blades in TX. There's a blade length for folders but I forget what it is off hand. I know my S&W Spec ops blade is the max though.
With my M&P40 Full size.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i330/Loe_307/c131ec4d.jpg
That is not true as far as I am aware of. There are prohibited weapons, which include bowies and auto knives. Other than that, the only restriction for fixed blade knives is the blade length.
Sec. 46.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.
§ 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits
an offense if he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on
or about his person a handgun, illegal knife, or club.
§ 46.05. PROHIBITED WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an
offense if he intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures,
transports, repairs, or sells:
(1) an explosive weapon;
(2) a machine gun;
(3) a short-barrel firearm;
(4) a firearm silencer;
(5) a switchblade knife;
(6) knuckles;
(7) armor-piercing ammunition;
(8) a chemical dispensing device; or
(9) a zip gun.
ETA:
Now in San Antonio, for example, city law says its illegal to carry any fixed blade with a length less than five and one-half inches; Thus, to comply with both state and local law, one would have to carry a fixed blade of exactly 5.5". Though, from what I have heard, its not enforced too strictly.
1/21/2012 1:07:04 AM
From all the police I've talked to, they consider a fixed blade a "dagger." Sort of like how my AR-15 is a "military weapon" ...... liberal interpretation of a definition I guess.
ETA: Found a really nice legal document that clarified (with court rulings) that you are correct. Nothing that explicitly says no fixed blades at all. Just limits on size and style. Must FWD docs to the PD.
ETA: Found a really nice legal document that clarified (with court rulings) that you are correct. Nothing that explicitly says no fixed blades at all. Just limits on size and style. Must FWD docs to the PD.
1/21/2012 1:10:54 AM
Originally Posted By Loe_307:
From all the police I've talked to, they consider a fixed blade a "dagger." Sort of like how my AR-15 is a "military weapon" ...... liberal interpretation of a definition I guess.
From all the police I've talked to, they consider a fixed blade a "dagger." Sort of like how my AR-15 is a "military weapon" ...... liberal interpretation of a definition I guess.
Interesting, considering that conventional wisdom says a dagger has two sharpened edges opposed to a single edge on most knives. Then again the knife laws in TX as really bad in some cities.
By the books, the only knife I own I can carry in town is a swiss army. This is due to any knife with a locking blade (you know that safety feature they put on every folder on the market) is considered the same as a fixed blade. Thus, you come back to the silly 5.5" law that conflicts with state law.
ETA:
Sec. 21-17. - Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions; penalty for violation.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly carry on or about his person a knife with a blade less than five and one-half (5½) inches in length, which knife is equipped with a lock mechanism so that upon opening, it becomes a fixed blade knife.
(b)
The above prohibition set forth in subsection (a) shall not be applicable to a person carrying such a knife:
(1)
In the actual discharge of his duties as a peace officer, a member of the armed forces or national guard, or a guard employed by a penal institution;
(2)
On his own premises or premises under his control;
(3)
Traveling;
(4)
Engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or other lawful sporting activity; or
(5)
Using such a knife in connection with a lawful occupation, during such utilization.
1/21/2012 1:14:41 AM
Here in Oregon you can carry anything OPENLY, but can't conceal brass knuckles, daggers or switchblades (there are more items listed). Untill recently it said you could only conceal a common pocket knife, but now from what I hear fixed blades are OK, but not daggers. I've heard that it was tested and a skinning knife is not legally a "dagger". I have been carrying an air force survival knife partialy concealed by my shirt lately. I just got a Condor jungle bowie.......
1/21/2012 1:15:45 AM
Originally Posted By Loe_307:
From all the police I've talked to, they consider a fixed blade a "dagger." Sort of like how my AR-15 is a "military weapon" ...... liberal interpretation of a definition I guess.
ETA: Found a really nice legal document that clarified (with court rulings) that you are correct. Nothing that explicitly says no fixed blades at all. Just limits on size and style. Must FWD docs to the PD.
From all the police I've talked to, they consider a fixed blade a "dagger." Sort of like how my AR-15 is a "military weapon" ...... liberal interpretation of a definition I guess.
ETA: Found a really nice legal document that clarified (with court rulings) that you are correct. Nothing that explicitly says no fixed blades at all. Just limits on size and style. Must FWD docs to the PD.
Mind sharing the link?
1/21/2012 1:17:38 AM
Originally Posted By packingXDs:
Mind sharing the link?
Originally Posted By Loe_307:
From all the police I've talked to, they consider a fixed blade a "dagger." Sort of like how my AR-15 is a "military weapon" ...... liberal interpretation of a definition I guess.
ETA: Found a really nice legal document that clarified (with court rulings) that you are correct. Nothing that explicitly says no fixed blades at all. Just limits on size and style. Must FWD docs to the PD.
From all the police I've talked to, they consider a fixed blade a "dagger." Sort of like how my AR-15 is a "military weapon" ...... liberal interpretation of a definition I guess.
ETA: Found a really nice legal document that clarified (with court rulings) that you are correct. Nothing that explicitly says no fixed blades at all. Just limits on size and style. Must FWD docs to the PD.
Mind sharing the link?
The link Basically defines what a "Bowie knife" is and some of the other terms they use that aren't specific.
1/21/2012 1:37:34 AM
No.
Fixed blades are okay in Texas, just not BOWIE knives nor over 5.5 inch blade length. See the Texas Penal Code TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS 46.01(6):
"Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.
And see 46.02(a), in which A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club with a few exceptions.
Also see 46.01(11): which defines a "Switchblade knife" to mean any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath and that opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle or opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force. The term does not include a knife that has a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure and open the knife. And see Sec.46.05(a)(5) which prohibits the intentional or knowing possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of "switchblade knives".
I daily carry a fixed blade (5 31/64") sometimes open, other times concealed. No Problems but sometimes I get strange looks.
THE LAW: Learn it, Love It, Beat THEM over the Head with it.
If you can't quote it, I don't believe it.
Fixed blades are okay in Texas, just not BOWIE knives nor over 5.5 inch blade length. See the Texas Penal Code TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS 46.01(6):
"Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.
And see 46.02(a), in which A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club with a few exceptions.
Also see 46.01(11): which defines a "Switchblade knife" to mean any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath and that opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle or opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force. The term does not include a knife that has a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure and open the knife. And see Sec.46.05(a)(5) which prohibits the intentional or knowing possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of "switchblade knives".
I daily carry a fixed blade (5 31/64") sometimes open, other times concealed. No Problems but sometimes I get strange looks.
THE LAW: Learn it, Love It, Beat THEM over the Head with it.
If you can't quote it, I don't believe it.
1/21/2012 1:39:37 AM
Originally Posted By kotegoshi:
No.
Fixed blades are okay in Texas, just not BOWIE knives nor over 5.5 inch blade length. See the Texas Penal Code TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS 46.01(6):
"Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.
And see 46.02(a), in which A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club with a few exceptions.
Also see 46.01(11): which defines a "Switchblade knife" to mean any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath and that opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle or opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force. The term does not include a knife that has a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure and open the knife. And see Sec.46.05(a)(5) which prohibits the intentional or knowing possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of "switchblade knives".
I daily carry a fixed blade (5 31/64") sometimes open, other times concealed. No Problems but sometimes I get strange looks.
THE LAW: Learn it, Love It, Beat THEM over the Head with it.
If you can't quote it, I don't believe it.
No.
Fixed blades are okay in Texas, just not BOWIE knives nor over 5.5 inch blade length. See the Texas Penal Code TITLE 10. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND MORALS CHAPTER 46. WEAPONS 46.01(6):
"Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.
And see 46.02(a), in which A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club with a few exceptions.
Also see 46.01(11): which defines a "Switchblade knife" to mean any knife that has a blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath and that opens automatically by pressure applied to a button or other device located on the handle or opens or releases a blade from the handle or sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal force. The term does not include a knife that has a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure and open the knife. And see Sec.46.05(a)(5) which prohibits the intentional or knowing possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of "switchblade knives".
I daily carry a fixed blade (5 31/64") sometimes open, other times concealed. No Problems but sometimes I get strange looks.
THE LAW: Learn it, Love It, Beat THEM over the Head with it.
If you can't quote it, I don't believe it.
Ya....we said that.
1/21/2012 1:40:35 AM
Originally Posted By kotegoshi:
THE LAW: Learn it, Love It, Beat THEM over the Head with it.
If you can't quote it, I don't believe it.
THE LAW: Learn it, Love It, Beat THEM over the Head with it.
If you can't quote it, I don't believe it.
Got that covered.
1/21/2012 1:44:07 AM
Mississippi:
No bowie, dirk, switchblade, or butcher knife concealed.
Max length for folders, none.
I figure if I can carry a gun with a CHL I can carry an illegal knife as well.
What I do carry, is a Gerber F.A.S.T. XL Tanto partially serrated 4" blade assisted.
1/21/2012 1:56:58 AM
Best I can tell that is a San Antonio law aimed at prohibiting knives altogether "less than five and one-half (5½) inches in length."
1/21/2012 2:22:35 AM
Originally Posted By kotegoshi:
Best I can tell that is a San Antonio law aimed at prohibiting knives altogether "less than five and one-half (5½) inches in length."
Best I can tell that is a San Antonio law aimed at prohibiting knives altogether "less than five and one-half (5½) inches in length."
More or less. They are basically making it so anything other than a tiny pen knife is going to be considered a fixed blade. By saying any fixed blade has to be equal to the maximum length allowed by the state; they effectively ban all knives that aren't exactly 5.5" or have modern safety features. The whole locking blade equals a fixed blade is the real treacherous language in the law. Otherwise every modern folder would be just fine.
1/21/2012 11:23:02 AM
In Kentucky, it is pretty straightforward. Folders are Pocket knives. There isn’t any issue with those. Others are “deadly weapons”. Carry it openly. People are less uptight about an open knife than a handgun. Also carrying a weapon on your seat, in your unlocked glove box, or center console is NOT consider concealed. In Kentucky, we also have a “Concealed Deadly Weapons License”. It is what it says. You can carry …
an explosive weapon;
a machine gun;
a short-barrel firearm;
a firearm silencer;
a switchblade knife;
knuckles;
armor-piercing ammunition;
a chemical dispensing device; or
a zip gun.
a knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
a hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
a dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
a bowie knife;
a sword; or
a spear.
Here are some of my EDC assets. I have a lot more, but these are what I usually grab.
Ka-Bar shown for size.
Not everyday, but sometimes. If things cause me to think much, I just grab it.
an explosive weapon;
a machine gun;
a short-barrel firearm;
a firearm silencer;
a switchblade knife;
knuckles;
armor-piercing ammunition;
a chemical dispensing device; or
a zip gun.
a knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
a hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
a dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
a bowie knife;
a sword; or
a spear.
Here are some of my EDC assets. I have a lot more, but these are what I usually grab.
Ka-Bar shown for size.
Not everyday, but sometimes. If things cause me to think much, I just grab it.
1/21/2012 11:47:47 AM
Yep, KY laws are pretty good. I always find it amazing that Texas prohibits Bowie knives, hell they ought to be issued at birth. Guess Jim should have stayed here in KY and carved a few Indians instead of getting killed for TX.
Actually, I realize that they banned the Bowie because it was so effective. I still think you Texicans ought to get together and get that BS removed.
Michael
1/21/2012 11:57:11 AM
Originally Posted By GoatHerder:
I want to get an idea of Arfcomer's local laws in where they live. This is not a legality discussion but posting asking what each person has to go through in order to carry. Please cite the actual laws not opinion. You may give examples of your knife you like to carry...not what you want to carry though.
Here where I live in Florida, is is suburban and I travel to the woods or the city wearing a 3 inch long blade sheath knife on my belt openly or semi openly. I have never been stopped or questioned unless they are a knife nut too. ( my name is Brad, and I am a knife nut). It also is legal per State and local municipalities. Here it is....
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2189/bushcraftknife.jpg
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I want to get an idea of Arfcomer's local laws in where they live. This is not a legality discussion but posting asking what each person has to go through in order to carry. Please cite the actual laws not opinion. You may give examples of your knife you like to carry...not what you want to carry though.
Here where I live in Florida, is is suburban and I travel to the woods or the city wearing a 3 inch long blade sheath knife on my belt openly or semi openly. I have never been stopped or questioned unless they are a knife nut too. ( my name is Brad, and I am a knife nut). It also is legal per State and local municipalities. Here it is....
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2189/bushcraftknife.jpg
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OP, is that one of your knives? Nice!
1/21/2012 12:17:02 PM
I do have some I don't carry often. Here is an example.
Randall
Randall
1/21/2012 2:11:22 PM
Originally Posted By KYVENOM:
In Kentucky, it is pretty straightforward. Folders are Pocket knives. There isn’t any issue with those. Others are "deadly weapons”. Carry it openly. People are less uptight about an open knife than a handgun. Also carrying a weapon on your seat, in your unlocked glove box, or center console is NOT consider concealed. In Kentucky, we also have a "Concealed Deadly Weapons License”. It is what it says. You can carry …
an explosive weapon;
a machine gun;
a short-barrel firearm;
a firearm silencer;
a switchblade knife;
knuckles;
armor-piercing ammunition;
a chemical dispensing device; or
a zip gun.
a knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
a hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
a dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
a bowie knife;
a sword; or
a spear.
Here are some of my EDC assets. I have a lot more, but these are what I usually grab.
Ka-Bar shown for size.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6228/6363392895_0517f6ce2b.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2247/2118965131_303dae5d81.jpg
Not everyday, but sometimes. If things cause me to think much, I just grab it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6736526263_6fb8937455_m.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6736542065_b50f708985.jpg
In Kentucky, it is pretty straightforward. Folders are Pocket knives. There isn’t any issue with those. Others are "deadly weapons”. Carry it openly. People are less uptight about an open knife than a handgun. Also carrying a weapon on your seat, in your unlocked glove box, or center console is NOT consider concealed. In Kentucky, we also have a "Concealed Deadly Weapons License”. It is what it says. You can carry …
an explosive weapon;
a machine gun;
a short-barrel firearm;
a firearm silencer;
a switchblade knife;
knuckles;
armor-piercing ammunition;
a chemical dispensing device; or
a zip gun.
a knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
a hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
a dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
a bowie knife;
a sword; or
a spear.
Here are some of my EDC assets. I have a lot more, but these are what I usually grab.
Ka-Bar shown for size.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6228/6363392895_0517f6ce2b.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2247/2118965131_303dae5d81.jpg
Not everyday, but sometimes. If things cause me to think much, I just grab it.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6736526263_6fb8937455_m.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6736542065_b50f708985.jpg
Slazenger? Isn't that the brand of golf ball Auric Goldfinger used?
1/21/2012 10:36:10 PM
Tennessee;
4 inch blade max.
No autos.
No butterfly.
That's about it.
I carry a spring assist Benchmade.
4 inch blade max.
No autos.
No butterfly.
That's about it.
I carry a spring assist Benchmade.
1/22/2012 12:12:08 AM
Daggers are illegal as are "gravity knives"' auto knives and "dangerous knives" (defined by case law). No size restrictions in NY outside NYC. No one really cares in the rural counties. Carrying a Bowie knife on your belt into the mall will probably result in trouble. Fixed blade belt knives are unusual here these days. A few people carry them hunting, but most people depend on pocket knives
Edit auto knives are legal while hunting, fishing and trapping.
1/22/2012 12:21:07 AM
Originally Posted By packingXDs:
That is not true as far as I am aware of. There are prohibited weapons, which include bowies and auto knives. Other than that, the only restriction for fixed blade knives is the blade length.
Right for the most part. Actually in San Antonio you are not supposed to carry any locking-blade knives either. But again, it is apparently not enforced except to add charges to someone already in trouble.Originally Posted By Loe_307:
No fixed blades in TX. There's a blade length for folders but I forget what it is off hand. I know my S&W Spec ops blade is the max though.
With my M&P40 Full size.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i330/Loe_307/c131ec4d.jpg
No fixed blades in TX. There's a blade length for folders but I forget what it is off hand. I know my S&W Spec ops blade is the max though.
With my M&P40 Full size.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i330/Loe_307/c131ec4d.jpg
That is not true as far as I am aware of. There are prohibited weapons, which include bowies and auto knives. Other than that, the only restriction for fixed blade knives is the blade length.
Sec. 46.01. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.
§ 46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits
an offense if he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on
or about his person a handgun, illegal knife, or club.
§ 46.05. PROHIBITED WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an
offense if he intentionally or knowingly possesses, manufactures,
transports, repairs, or sells:
(1) an explosive weapon;
(2) a machine gun;
(3) a short-barrel firearm;
(4) a firearm silencer;
(5) a switchblade knife;
(6) knuckles;
(7) armor-piercing ammunition;
(8) a chemical dispensing device; or
(9) a zip gun.
ETA:
Now in San Antonio, for example, city law says its illegal to carry any fixed blade with a length less than five and one-half inches; Thus, to comply with both state and local law, one would have to carry a fixed blade of exactly 5.5". Though, from what I have heard, its not enforced too strictly.
ETA: NM you already mentioned the locking blade aspect. Does not stop me from carrying my Emerson CQC-7V.
