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Posted: 4/16/2007 12:32:29 PM EDT
im really dont know anything about knifes... so with that being said i am im the national guard and this past weekend at drill i was staying in the barracks cleaning up for the weekend and i found this knife and know one claimed it so i kept it.. its obviously spring operated and i was wondering if it was legal for me to have since im military. if its not can i modify it so that it is legal (like remove the spring) or something? 
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Washington State Law regarding automatic knife carry: RCW 9.41.250 Dangerous weapons — Penalty. Every person who: (1) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement; (2) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or (3) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. [1994 sp.s. c 7 § 424; 1959 c 143 § 1; 1957 c 93 § 1; 1909 c 249 § 265; 1886 p 81 § 1; Code 1881 § 929; RRS § 2517.] There are exemptions for Law Enforcement/ Military but they do not mention automatic knives specifically. Most knife sites list WA as unfriendly towards automatic knife carry. Bottom line probably okay when on-duty but not so much when on leave. If I were you I'd check with my CO for an official opinion. Good Luck. |
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That appears to be a Benchmade knife, and those are HIGH dollar knives. As far as I remember, it's legal for active duty military and police to own these so you should be able to keep it as is, and I seem to recall that these are legal in Oregon and some other states. I "think" that the opening spring can be removed. converting it to a standard, legal knife. Before tearing it up, contact Benchmade for instructions if you decide to deactivate it. They can either do it for you, or tell you how to do it without damaging an expensive knife. I can't believe no one has claimed this, unless they haven't missed it yet. As I said, these are very expensive knives. |
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I would just about bet the warm fuzzy bonding to a new found friend would be better in the long run...Try finding the guy that lost it as he isn't making the big bucks either. Make an honest attempt to find the owner, find out that what comes around goes around and it works both ways. In short, do what you feel would be right if you lost the knife. Karsten |
| Someone correct me, but is that a Benchmade AFO? In which case, it might be issued from the unit and a supply sergeant could be looking for the knife. Just a thought, this could cause someone a lot of trouble looking for it/accounting for it if it does not belong to Joe. |
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The knife is a Benchmade 9050 AFO (I have a few of them). You are legal to own it since you are military, and is considered as part of your gear for military use. As for carrying it in civilian life, you will need to check if auto carry is legal in your state (not in uniform or in the duty of service). As for the price of the knife, they can be had at the PX for around $100. www.amatecon.com/switchblade.html And, I'm with Karsten on trying to find the owner if possible!!! |
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