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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Knife Legality Question

Posted: 8/7/2006 6:48:07 AM EDT

I know that in several parts of Washington it is illegal to carry any fixed blade knife but I got to wondering about this the other day. Suppose you made a kydex type shealth for your folder (lets just say a Spyderco with a 3" blade). Would it be considered carrying a fixed blade if it was carried with the blade open? I'm asking because a friend of mine asked me to make him a fixed blade neck knife and I was explaing to him that he couldnt carry it in King County, where he happens to work. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Eric

Posted: 8/7/2006 7:47:49 AM EDT

[#1]

Without regard to other cities, Seattle municipal code specifies:

SMC 12A.14.010

A. "Dangerous knife" means any fixed-blade knife and any other knife
having a blade more than three and one-half inches (3 1/2") in length.

B. "Fixed-blade knife" means any knife, regardless of blade length,
with a blade which is permanently open and does not fold, retract or
slide into the handle of the knife, and includes any dagger, sword,
bayonet, bolo knife, hatchet, axe, straight-edged razor, or razor
blade not in a package, dispenser or shaving appliance.

SMC 12A.14.080

It is unlawful for a person knowingly to:

B. Carry concealed or unconcealed on his or her person any dangerous knife, or carry concealed on his or her person any deadly weapon other than a firearm; or

Under the SMC a folding knife carried in the open position is legal. This knife must have a blade no more than 3 1/2" inches.

Posted: 8/8/2006 7:30:45 AM EDT

[#2]

Thank Phil, I noticed your avatar How is Michigan going to be this fall? I sure wish the days of UM vs. UW in the Rose Bowl could return. Thanks again.

Eric

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