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Is it legal to carry a switch blade knife or automatic knife in Texas?
It is legal for you to carry an assisted opening knife but not a switchblade. An assisted opening knife does not have a button but does have a spring, you slightly open the knife and then it opens the rest of the way for you.Remember it has to be under 5.5 inches.
Is it legal to carry a Swiss Army knife in public?
In most places, it is legal to carry a Swiss Army knife in public as long as the blade is under a certain length, typically around 3 inches. However, it is important to check the specific laws and regulations in your area to ensure compliance.
Is it illegal to carry a knife as a minor in Colorado?
No, it is not legal to carry a sword in the state of Colorado. In this state it is not legal to carry a blade longer than 3 inches.
Is it legal to carry a fixed blade in Texas that is under 5.5'' and if so then does it need to be concealed?
Depends. Under Texas law you can not carry an illegal knife on or about your person (concealed or in the open does not matter). An illegal knife is: (A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches; (B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown; (C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard; (double edged) (D) bowie knife; (E) sword; or (F) spear. Texas Penal code Section 46.01 and 46.02
Is the Swiss Army Knife subject to British Knife carrying law?
Swiss Army Knives are legal, providing the blade is under 3 inches. "Knives where the blade folds into the handle, like a Swiss Army Knife, aren't illegal as long as the blade is shorter than three inches (7.62 cms)" - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/CrimePrevention/DG_078569 Skiny
How old you do have to be to buy a trimming knife in the UK?
Basic laws on knives. It is illegal to: sell a knife to anyone under 18 (16 to 18 year olds in Scotland can buy cutlery and kitchen knives) unless it's a knife with a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62cm) or less. ... carry, buy or sell any type of banned knife.
Do you have to have a license for a knife?
there are some exceptions but for the most part as long as the blade is under 5 1/2 inches it's legal. no license needed.
What is the best fixed blade knife for under 50 dollars?
Gerber
What size knife is legal to carry in BC?
Concealed carry under 4 inches, open carry some people say 6 inches but technicallyyou can open carry any length, even a sword. You just have to be able to justify your reason to carry it when a police officer asks you. Self defence is not considered a sufficient reason to carry any knife in Canada. Do a search on bladeforums and there'san extensive post on this subject.
Are butterfly knives legal in California?
California Penal Code 653K defines pocket knives related terms:For the purposes of this section, "switchblade knife" means a knife having the appearance of a pocketknife and includes a spring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife or any other similar type knife, the blade or blades of which are two or more inches in length and which can be released automatically by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or other mechanical device, or is released by the weight of the blade or by any type of mechanism whatsoever.Ballisongs or Butterfly knives fall under that category, they're the gravity knives for the purpose of the PC.And then PC 12020 defines what is legal to carry and what not.Knives that are legal for the street carry are most likely illegal in schools and public buildings. Anything over 2.5" is illegal.Also, local towns and cities may have more restrictive laws compared to CA state laws.Detailed analysis and quotes of the relevant PCs in the attached link.
Are butterfly knives legal in the uk?
No! They are not. They are classed as an offensive weapon (a flick knife specifically) under the Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959. Under this act, it is illegal to import, sell or carry a flick knife or a knife that has a blade, hidden within the handle, released either by gravity or mechanical operation (ie: a butterfly, or a Balisong knife.) Therefore, butterfly knifes are not legal in the UK.
Why a sharp knife cuts better than blunt knife?
area of the edge of the blade is smaller for a sharp knife. so for the same force the pressure under the blade will be greater and smaller force required to give the same pressure.
