You can legally buy one at any age, as there is no law about this. However, stores have the right to refuse to sell to minors (under 18) if they so choose, because there is a liability. If the minor hurts themselves or someone else, the store can be sued for providing the knife to them. Whereas if the person buying was 18 and over and hurt themselves, a lawsuit is far less likely to occur or be heard by a court, as a adult is expected to know what they are doing and be responsible for their own negligence.
The state of Maryland has two laws with regards to the carry of knives. Title 4-101 refers to the concealed carry of many types of weapon, while Title 4-105 regulations the sale (but not ownership) of switchblades.
In a nutshell, folding pocket knives (called "penknives" in this law) of any size are legal to carry concealed or openly, so long as they are not a switchblade. There is no limitation based on age or the length of the blade. The lack of length limitation has been upheld in Maryland's highest court since 1978. Sometimes police officers can be ignorant of this, but they do so at their own peril. One officer in 2002 was tried and convicted of False Arrest because he arrested a man for a 3 inch long folding knife, mistakenly believing it was illegal.
Please note that some counties and cities have the right to make restrictions that are tighter than that of the state, so always check those as well.
For pocket knives or "penknives," meaning knives that fold into their handles and are not switchblades, there is no age limit. Any person of any age may carry one unless a local county or city law restricts this. Such local restrictions are quite rare, if they still exist at all.
Some unusual types of knife that fold may require clarification for purposes of this law.
ADDED: Just because they can fold up into their handles does not make them entirely legal either. So-called "gravity knives" such as "Butterfly" knives, or "Balisongs" are also unlawful in almost every state.
11, for a simple pocket knife. 14 for a large knife. The blade must be smaller than your hand. You DO NOT want to carry one larger. That motha'll get you in trouble wit da law, foo!
i was 13 when i stabbed someone with a pocketknife i dnt think there is particulare age thingy.. u just have to know how and where to stab
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any age!
18 years of age or older
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I'm 16 and I've bought one w/o i.d. or parent...
There's no age restriction in the state of Texas for buying a pocket knife
You can by a pocket knife at the age of 18.
Individuals under the age of 16 cannot be in possession of any dangerous knife in New York. If convicted they can be deemed a juvenile delinquent.
It is my belief that one must be at least 18 years of age to purchase any size or type of knife or blade in the state of Texas.
3 1/2 concealed . unlimited unconcealed
16 i go t skool in wv
how old do you have to be to buy a knife in iowa
In South Carolina, you must at least 21 years old to purchase a knife. You also are not supposed to even carry a knife if you are under 21 years old.