no they're not
They Are ILLEGAL in New York State. They are classified as a gravity knife which includes centrifugal force to open it. nys penal law 265.00 sub 5.
Correction:
Several court cases have ruled that a buttefly knife does not match the legal definition of a gravity knife, therefore they are legal:
In People v Zuniga, 303 AD2d 773, 759 NYS2d 86 (2d Dept 2003), the Appellate Division held that possessing a "butterfly knife" did not constitute a "gravity knife." The butterfly knife requires manual locking and thus does not come within the definition of "gravity knife."
Similarly, in People v Mott, 137 Misc2d 757, 522 NYS2d 429 (County Ct 1987), the judge inspected the knife and recorded his observations: "Such a knife is a folding knife with a split handle. In the closed position, the knife is covered on each side and at the point by two metal guards attached to the blade's base. To open the knife, the metal guards are folded back until they meet and are clasped and thereby form a handle for the blade." Again, the court held that the butterfly knife did not constitute a "gravity knife."
In People v Dolson, 142 Misc2d 779, 538 NYS2d 393 (County Court 1989), the judge stated: "While this appears to meet the first part of the statutory definition of a gravity knife, an important difference exists here. The blade of the knife recovered from Appellant does not lock into place 'when released' from its cover."
no there not illegal even text 242-242 for answers and there also not illegal because there not a gravity knife in some places yes it can be illegal but in newyork no it is not illegal unless its longer then 6" in newyork city there illegal up to 4" so if you just go to this website to find true facts you might want to look alittle harder on something that you researchQuestionAre butterfly knives illegal in New York AnswerNo, they are not. There are many stores in New York where you can purchase them. Thanks for using Cha-Cha!(242-242)In some U.S. states it is illegal to possess and/or carry such a knife in public. In certain jurisdictions, butterfly knives are categorized as a "gravity knife", "switchblade", or "dagger" although they are also occasionally outlawed by name ("butterfly knife").The knife is illegal in California if blade length exceeds two inches.In New York, the butterfly knife has been determined to not be a gravity knife.In Pennsylvania, the butterfly knife is legal for conceal and open carrying.Butterfly knife trainers feature a special blunt and unsharpened "blade," and are legal in areas where butterfly knives are not.for more information go tohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchblade#United_Statesfor all about them in the US. and if anyone has time. I currently have an open question about knives as well.. if anyone has the time to answer my question I would greatly appreciate it!!!!the link to my question is::http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajvhn3I3DRT3zpDgccPJutrty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080731103450AA2zCuq&show=7#profile-info-PGXqfVkMaa
Yes it is illegal in the state of New York to have sex with a 15 year old as she is a minor.
No, all switchblades are illegal in NY and you will be charged with: CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON IN THE FOURTH DEGREE - SWITCHBLADE KNIFE
If you have to ask whether this is ok, it probably isn't.
To date? No. To have sex with? Yes. Age of consent is 17 in NY.
It may not be illegal to order the merchandise via the internet but it IS illegal to possess such a knife in the state of NY.
butterfly knifes are illegal to carry and or own in new york..
no there not illegal even text 242-242 for answers and there also not illegal because there not a gravity knife in some places yes it can be illegal but in newyork no it is not illegal unless its longer then 6" in newyork city there illegal up to 4" so if you just go to this website to find true facts you might want to look alittle harder on something that you researchQuestionAre butterfly knives illegal in New York AnswerNo, they are not. There are many stores in New York where you can purchase them. Thanks for using Cha-Cha!(242-242)In some U.S. states it is illegal to possess and/or carry such a knife in public. In certain jurisdictions, butterfly knives are categorized as a "gravity knife", "switchblade", or "dagger" although they are also occasionally outlawed by name ("butterfly knife").The knife is illegal in California if blade length exceeds two inches.In New York, the butterfly knife has been determined to not be a gravity knife.In Pennsylvania, the butterfly knife is legal for conceal and open carrying.Butterfly knife trainers feature a special blunt and unsharpened "blade," and are legal in areas where butterfly knives are not.for more information go tohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchblade#United_Statesfor all about them in the US. and if anyone has time. I currently have an open question about knives as well.. if anyone has the time to answer my question I would greatly appreciate it!!!!the link to my question is::http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ajvhn3I3DRT3zpDgccPJutrty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080731103450AA2zCuq&show=7#profile-info-PGXqfVkMaa
The state of New York does not have a state amphibian.
Because the function of such a device is to enhance its value as a weapon.
yes.
Despite the fact that California has extremely strict weapon laws (just like New York) you can own just about any sword legally. The only exception are sword canes. They are illegal in several US States.
only if it is two sided more then 3 inches on both sides
no
none
Yes it is illegal in the state of New York to have sex with a 15 year old as she is a minor.
yes, it is illegal to abuse animals in every state in the U.S.