[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Assisted open knives....

Posted: 12/16/2009 10:38:20 PM EDT

Hey guys I have a quick question... I was out with my buddy the other night (local LEO for OC) and he saw my gerber assisted open knife (pic below). Asked to see it and stated it was illegal to EDC because it was assisted. I only ask the hive because sometimes his knowledge is a bit skewed at times. So anyone have a any info on the CA laws regarding assisted opening knifes?

Everything I find here...states I am ok

Posted: 12/17/2009 12:14:26 AM EDT

[#1]

They're legal. As mentioned in your link, SB 274 clarifies the definition of a one-hand opening knife so they are not wrongly classified as switchblades.

More info here if you're interested.

Posted: 12/17/2009 12:19:33 AM EDT

[#2]

Bullshit unless it's a local ordinance.

As Big_Bear noted, the portions of PC 653(k) don't apply to assisted knives that have a detent bias keeping the knife closed that must be overcome to open them.

Posted: 12/17/2009 2:05:04 AM EDT

[#3]

I carry a Gerber very similar to the one you posted. Good knife.

Posted: 12/17/2009 12:46:17 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks guys, I think he thought it was a switchblade...Ill have to update him on what makes a knife a switch blade and what makes an AO....Thanks again

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