Is it legal?

oimwoomwio

There are regulations in some areas that knives under a certain length may be carried concealed, and that knives of other lengths may be carried openly in sheaths, and some areas allow switchblade-type or double-bladed knives, and others prohibit them.

You'll need to do some local research.

Either that, or just avoid getting busted.

NickG

Depends on what state you live in. Here is a guide:

http://pweb.netcom.com/~brlevine/sta-law.htm

G-DOG THE ONE

in certain places u cant really cary knives at all maybe little pocket knives but just regular sized knives u cant

Stupid Marxist

Don't bring a knife to a gunfight

Get yourself a CCW permit and a pistol

Gunner

Usually a 3 inch blade, total length 6 inches is allowed. Check your local ordinance. Flicks and switchblades are a no no. Get a 3 inch lockback and learn to use it.

Aztec Warrior

It Depends Where You Stay. Here In Texas, The Blade Can't be Longer Than 5 And Half Inches. And It Can't Be Altered In Any Way, Shape, Or Form.

WENDY S

the concealed part is kinda the problem , if you carry a knife on your person " concealed" that is carrying a concealed weapon and you would get yourself into trouble. Pocketknives are ok but there is a certain length they have to be and by description your knife sounds like carrying it could get you into trouble. Check with your local law enforcement agency!

somenewuns

Depends on the state you live in....Usually anything double edged or over 6inchs is illegal!

tikitiki

You need to check your state statutes. Every state is different. I've lived in states where you could carry a pocket knife under 4 inches concealed, and other states that didn't specify a size. Some states won't allow a spring loaded knife, double edged knives, etc. Just do a search for your state, look up statutes about carrying concealed weapons.

ornery and mean

Not familiar with the term "flick knife." ... Are we talking about a knife that deploys the blade with a "flick of the wrist?" This might be a "gravity knife" and illegal in some jurisdictions! "Butterfly" knives (where the blade is exposed by a split in the handle, often "flicked" or "spun" open) are also illegal in many jurisdictions!

You do not need the advice of a bunch of "yahoos" on Yahoo (I include myself in this group!) ... you need the advice of a competent lawyer (which I am not!) that practices in your jurisdiction! If you can afford one, talk to a lawyer, do not depend on the internet for sound legal advice (even from me!), if you can't afford a lawyer ... hit up free legal counsel that knows the laws in your area ... like legal aid, the public defender's office, or a police officer that you trust (make it a hypothetical situation ... as in "if a guy were to be in possession of a knife where the blade is exposed by "flicking his wrist" and the blade "popped out" ... would that guy be breaking the law?"

gogogirl

Yes, to the best of my knowledge it is legal to carry something like that. However, NOT ON A PLANE. If you are getting on a plane you have to remember to leave it at home.

Shawn M

Legality of a pocket knife differs from state to state. folding knives are usually Ok but can still be considered a concealed weapon. Blade length plays apart as well. Any local Police Officer should be able to tell you the state law just ask. I like the ones that clip on your pocket. the top sticks out enough so it wouldn't be considered as concealed. Don't brig a knife to a gun fight.

earfulofb.s.

Jack knife maybe but anything like a butterfly or switch blade knife is illegal. Hunting knife you can carry, but don't go into clubs, airports, police stations, anything where there will be functions and where there will be law enforcement and security officers are or you'll lose them to them.

bbasingal

You don't say what State you are in and it varies quite a bit by state. In Illinois, the blade length must be less then 3".

(720 ILCS 5/24-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-1)
(Text of Section from P.A. 94-72)
Sec. 24-1. Unlawful Use of Weapons.
(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly:

1) Sells, manufactures, purchases, possesses or carries any bludgeon, black-jack, slungâ€‘shot, sandâ€‘club, sandâ€‘bag, metal knuckles, throwing star, or any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade knife, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or a ballistic knife, which is a device that propels a knifelike blade as a projectile by means of a coil spring, elastic material or compressed gas; or

(2) Carries or possesses with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or other piece of glass, stun gun or taser or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character;

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=072000050HArt%2E+24&ActID=1876&ChapAct=720%26nbsp%3BILCS%26nbsp%3B5%2F&ChapterID=53&ChapterName=CRIMINAL+OFFENSES&SectionID=60752&SeqStart=50800000&SeqEnd=53500000&ActName=Criminal+Code+of+1961%2E

(c) Definitions.
(1) "Armed with a dangerous weapon". A person is considered armed with a dangerous weapon for purposes of this Article, when he or she carries on or about his or her person or is otherwise armed with a Category I, Category II, or Category III weapon.

(2) A Category I weapon is a handgun, sawed-off
shotgun, sawed-off rifle, any other firearm small enough to be concealed upon the person, semiautomatic firearm, or machine gun. A Category II weapon is any other rifle, shotgun, spring gun, other firearm, stun gun or taser as defined in paragraph (a) of Section 24â€‘1 of this Code, knife with a blade of at least 3 inches in length, dagger, dirk, switchblade knife, stiletto, axe, hatchet, or other deadly or dangerous weapon or instrument of like character. As used in this subsection (b) "semiautomatic firearm" means a repeating firearm that utilizes a portion of the energy of a firing cartridge to extract the fired cartridge case and chamber the next round and that requires a separate pull of the trigger to fire each cartridge.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=072000050HArt%2E+33A&ActID=1876&ChapAct=720%26nbsp%3BILCS%26nbsp%3B5%2F&ChapterID=53&ChapterName=CRIMINAL+OFFENSES&SectionID=29780&SeqStart=64700000&SeqEnd=65100000&ActName=Criminal+Code+of+1961%2E

Hope this helps.

WAA

i think it`s legal

sickskillz883

yea i think you can carry a small one like you have ,its illegal if its over a certain size

California Street Cop

In CA, USA....
18+, go ahead.

Folders in your pocket are fine.

If its a fixed blade, keep it in a sheath on your belt. Make sure none of it is concealed. This includes any item you can stab someone with. (screwdriver, chisel, file, etc...)

Gravity, flick, switch...Illegal. Do not possess, not even in your home.

Matthew E

Only switch blades are illegal. So if flick=switch then it is illegal. But maybe they are different. You could always ask a police officer. I mean not when you are getting arrested but like if you know one I am sure they could help you out. I know police who love to answer those questions and they actually joke about it a lot.

peace

over the world its illegal, because you don't know what you'll do when you are angry with it.

hana~banana

yea i think

judoka152

Usually, if it is more than 4 finger lengths it is illegal. It is different in every state but that's the basic rule.

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