Butterfly Knives

Yes, butterfly knives, also known as balisongs, are illegal to possess in Illinois. The state classifies them as "switchblade knives," which are prohibited under Illinois law. Possession, sale, or carrying of such knives can lead to legal penalties. Always check local laws for the most current regulations.

Only if you have it concealed.

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yes but you becareful now fool or you will get hurt.

As long as it is not concealed. If you wish to carry a butterfly knife concealed, you must have a Florida concealed weapons license or a concealed weapons license from a reciprocity state. Florida has very liberal knife laws, the only thing you can't carr period is a ballistic or self propelled knife.

Per FS 790

No by state law in Montana butterly knifes are legal.

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Yes, according to the TSA site, you can bring with you your knife but it should be in the checked luggage and you shall declare it in the check in counter and as such should be well sheathed to protect bag handlers when handling your luggage.

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All checked luggage is searched. You can no longer lock checked luggage. No matter what kind of lock you put on it, it will be cut off. Nice airelines will bring it to your attention and allow you time to mail it home. So So airliness will bring it to your attention, delay you and let you procede once you trash it. Cranky airlines.........well lets just say wear clean underwear. TO ALL TRAVELLERS: when in doubt about anything that you don't want to discard...........................MAIL IT HOME!!!

Benchmade knives are one of the highest quality factory knives in the world. So, yes they are very good knives, and as far as Ballisongs go, benchmades are perhaps the best factory made ones.

Butterfly or ballisong knives do have a purpose, they are not just for the show. For one, in open position, they have one of the strongest locks possible for the knife. Second, they are convenient for one hand opening.

Switchblades and Ballisongs were demonized by media later, but farmers and factory workers could really appreciate convenience of one hand opening while working.

They are referred to as "gravity knives" and are prohibited.

Butterfly knives are not illegal to carry in MN, but it is illegal to use it as a weapon, so just don't stab anyone.

Under 21 are prohibited from carrying a "deadly weapon" concealed. The only thing identified as a "deadly weapon" is a gun. Any other item would likely be considered on a case-by-case basis. Over 21 and open carry are unrestricted in AZ.

Yes, however you can not carry it with you, concealed or otherwise in public.

Because the function of such a device is to enhance its value as a weapon.

You can own them you just cannot carry them on your person!

No, they are considered gravity knifes and considered a felony with up to 5yrs jail time if caught. A 3in spring assisted knife is perfectly legal to carry.

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Yes, in some states like ND, they are. re; answer in some states the butter fly knife is illegal like in CA because they represent violince

Butterfly knives are defined as a type of "locking gravity knife" in most law since it opens and locks automatically by the force of gravity (inertia or centrifugal force). In US law, the government can only impact butterfly knife legality REGARDLESS OF SIZE where they have been able to apply commercial transactions substantially affecting interstate commerce (the Commerce Clause) in the Constitution. Or, where they have other jurisdiction, like the US Mail, military bases, Federal lands, Indian Reservations, or Washington DC. Thank the 2nd Amendment for that. In North Carolina, similarly, they can make the butterfly knife illegal to carry on school grounds REGARDLESS OF SIZE since there is other precedent (NC14-269.2... (d)). Again, thank your 2nd Amendment rights. To answer your question then, it seems that it is case law that defines the knife's legality, saying "Knife about 4-1/2 inches in overall length which, when folded, was clearly designed for carrying in a pocket or purse, was an 'ordinary pocketknife' as defined by this section." (1989) -- referring to section NC14-269 ... except in your own home then, this would be a concealed weapon in NC. So it may not be as much the type of knife as much as the overall length or where you are carrying it that will make it illegal.