automatic knives > Washington

Posted: 5/1/2007 1:28:10 PM EDT

are these LE/MIL/.gov only? Or can civilians own these... I was under the impression we couldn't but then someone that I assumed was informed said we could.

Can someone link me to the legal chatter?

Thanks....

Posted: 5/1/2007 1:37:46 PM EDT

[#1]

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.

Posted: 5/1/2007 1:59:55 PM EDT

[#2]

I knew you would reply with the info. Thanks.

Why is it a misdemeanor to dispose of these things? Its not ok to have them, but you can't get rid of them if you do? How does that work?

Posted: 5/1/2007 2:07:06 PM EDT

[#3]

In order to dispose of it you have to possess it first.

If I had to I'd guess that was written in to eliminate the switchblade give away loophole or some such thing.

Posted: 5/1/2007 7:35:34 PM EDT

[#4]

Here's the "Work Around" sogknives.com/store/flash2.html

Posted: 5/1/2007 9:45:17 PM EDT

[#5]

I have that one... and a twitch II. Great knives.

Posted: 5/2/2007 5:51:07 AM EDT

[#6]

You don't live on Tschirley Road, do ya?

Posted: 5/2/2007 6:41:15 AM EDT

[#7]

hah. no.

Posted: 5/2/2007 9:55:22 AM EDT

[#8]

height=8

or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;

Isn't that just about any folder?

Posted: 5/2/2007 10:31:03 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;

Isn't that just about any folder?

That's only if you hold it the right way when you snap it open. You can always play dumb to the cops and say you can't open it by whipping your wrist. If you don't hold it properly then it won't open.......plausible denyabillity!

Posted: 5/2/2007 11:05:09 AM EDT

[#10]

height=8

Quoted:
height=8

or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;

Isn't that just about any folder?

That's only if you hold it the right way when you snap it open. You can always play dumb to the cops and say you can't open it by whipping your wrist. If you don't hold it properly then it won't open.......plausible denyabillity! Try that with the ATF and da switch.

Posted: 5/2/2007 12:07:07 PM EDT

[#11]

If I recall correctly...conviction under this statute involves a penalty that will include LOSS OF YOUR CONCEALED PISTOL PERMIT if one has been issued to you.That is the best reason NOT TO mess with the autos.

Quoted:

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.

Posted: 5/2/2007 10:02:17 PM EDT

[#12]

Is there a blade/ length limit in WA?

Posted: 5/3/2007 6:51:33 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Is there a blade/ length limit in WA?

Statewide, no. But some cities do have blade type and/or length restrictions. You'll have to look up the code/law for each city you are thinking about visiting.

Seattle, Tacoma, and Sea-Tac, have 3.5 inch limits.

Posted: 5/4/2007 1:53:56 AM EDT

[#14]

That's good to know. i thought my 5" SOG PEII was kosher statewide, but apparently not in all places.

Good excuse to get another blade, and I have to drive by SOG everyday anyway...

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