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Knives
Knives are one of the most versatile tools of all times. They are used everyday in the kitchen for chopping up chicken and for fine detailing small fruits. Campers use them to cut rope and clean fish. Most soldiers and rescue personnel would not be caught without one. Some knives are kept just for the collector's value.
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Are switchblade knives legal in California?
You can buy them freely from dealers if you are active duty military or law enforcement. There is also a provision for people with only one arm.
California Penal Code(PC) 653K defines legal and illegal knives. Illegals ones are switchblades, ballisongs(butterfly knives), dirks and daggers. As mentionedabove, unless you are active duty military or LEO, it is illegal to buy, sell, mail those knives.
PC 12020 defines what is legal to carry with you.
However, switchblades and ballisongs under 2.5" length are not illegal.
Assisted opening knives are not switchblades and therefore are not illegal in terms of CA knife carry law, however local towns and cities may have more restrictive laws compared to CA and can ban them.
Detailed information and analysis of the CA knife carry laws in the attached link.
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SEC. 97-37-5. Unlawful for convicted felon to possess any firearms, or other weapons or devices; penalties; exceptions.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, any other state, or of the United States to possess any firearm or any bowie knife, dirk knife, butcher knife, switchblade knife, metallic knuckles, blackjack, or any muffler or silencer for any firearm unless such person has received a pardon for such felony, has received a relief from disability pursuant to Section 925(c) of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, or has received a certificate of rehabilitation pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.
(2) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or committed to the custody of the State Department of Corrections for not more than three (3) years, or both.
(3) A person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state may apply to the court in which he was convicted for a certificate of rehabilitation. The court may grant such certificate in its discretion upon a showing to the satisfaction of the court that the applicant has been rehabilitated and has led a useful, productive and law-abiding life since the completion of his sentence and upon the finding of the court that he will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety.
SOURCES: Codes, 1880, Sec. 2985; 1892, Sec. 1026; 1906, Sec. 1103; Hemingway's 1917, Sec. 829; 1930, Sec. 853; 1942, Sec. 2079; Laws, 1898, p. 86; 1960, ch. 242, Sec. 1; 1962, ch. 310, Sec. 1; 1993, ch. 482, Sec. 1, eff from and after July 1, 1993.
This question isn't a law question in any sense that I can tell. Though the answer for why people do knife crimes as in stabbing cutting etc. is mainly what some call crimes of passion. To use a knife on a person you have to be up close and its more of a personal attack. Firing a weapon is more long range so you're more disassociated with it. But, knife crimes are very personal. It goes back to instinct. If you are in the mindset a knife is the only choice for some. While using a gun is what others would consider safe, they don't have to actually see the person hurt or die or even bleed. They don't have to know. They can just believe it and it is enough for them.
Are fixed blade knives allowed in Boy Scouting?
You need to talk to your leaders.
Folding knives up to about 4 inch blades are commonly used. Fixed blade knives are more controversial with some troops allowing them and others not.
The Boy Scouts of America has no national policy on the size of a knife. You need to earn your Totin' Chip before you can use a knife without supervision. The Guide to Safe Scouting states; "Avoid large sheath knives. They are heavy and awkward to carry, and unnecessary for most camp chores except for cleaning fish. "
Your state, locality and school may have laws or rules concerning knives.
Are spring assisted knives legal in edmonds Washington?
Yes they ar
RCW 9.41.250Dangerous weapons(1) Every person who:
(a) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife;
(b) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or
(c) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm unless the suppressor is legally registered and possessed in accordance with federal law,
is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(2) "Spring blade knife" means any knife, including a prototype, model, or other sample, with a blade that is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement. A knife that contains a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure of the blade and that requires physical exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure to assist in opening the knife is not a spring blade knife.
e. RCW 9.41.250 has been amended.
What is the Missouri concealed knife law?
In Missouri, a blade of a max length of 4" may be carried, concealed or not. Switchblades are not allowed except by law enforcement and military personnel. However, any aggresive use of a knife can be construed by judges and law enforcement personnel to be considered illegal carry, regardless of size or type.
Nails axes and knives are considered what type of simple machine?
A nail is a simple machine. :DDD i learned that in tech today.
Difference between carbon steel and stainless steel knives?
It depends on the type of stainless steel you are referring to. Austenite and ferritic stainless is not heat treatable in which case carbon steel could be made far harder. However..martensitic stainless steels are heat treatable in which case they could be made harder depending on the alloy contents. Generally the more carbon a steel contains, the harder it can be made. Chromium; a key ingrediant in stainless steels, can also increase hardenability.
What is a filleting knife used for?
A fillet knife is used to cut meat away from bone, often on fish. FilletKnifeHQ.Com is designed to help you find the best fillet knife, reviewed and rated by our editors and the real customers, based on reliability, performance, customer service and price.
Are Harley Davidson Knives made in America?
"According to their website, Harley Davidson knives are in fact mostly made in America. There are some which aren't, and there are products which are made in China. However the majority are from America."
Are most people in the world killed by guns and knives?
No heart disease (cardiovascular disease) and a multitude of illnesses kill more. Think about it for a minute, cancer, HIV/AIDs, malnutrition in Africa kills a child every 5 seconds which amounts to around 6 million children a year alone in Africa. How about cancer and all its forms?
The only time guns may have killed more than disease & illness was perhaps WW2 when an estimated 50 to 70 MILLION people died as in 2.5% of the worlds population back then. The guns that possibly killed the most in that war were the German machine guns - the MG-34 and MG-42. On Omaha beach upon June 6th 1944 D-Day landings a 21 year old German machine gunner killed an estimated 1,000 G.I.'s firing 12,000 rounds of ammunition in the process as the tide caused a lot of landing craft to land directly in front of his well fortified emplacement. The MG42 could fire 25 bullets a second....thats 1,200 to 1,500 bullets a minute. It sure killed a lot of Russian soldiers too. World War 1 years may also have been the only other time in recent centuries where guns and knives/bayonets killed more but I doubt it. Spanish influenza wiped out millions back then also.
Can you own a karambit in the UK?
Yes- it's a form of knife, and these are not illegal in the UK (although carrying one can lead to police arrest on charges of carrying an offensive weapon).
What is the identical meaning of heshe is the sharpest knife in the drawer?
He/she is a very astute or clever person. The smartest in their cohort.
What are the parts of a knife?
There are many different parts of a knife. The main ones are here:
Back spacer-the material that holds the two sections of the handle together in a folder.
Belly-edge curve or arc. The greater the belly, the better you can make sweeping cuts necessary for skinning. In a combat knife, it changes the angle of attack from a chopping cut to a slashing movement.
Choil-the unsharpened part of the blade where it meets the handle; many knives have a choil designed to accept the index finger so you can choke down on the blade and have better control. Some makers assert that choils are to avoid ragged indentations at the grind termination when resharpening. Either way, it's for your benefit.
Fuller-more commonly known as a blood groove, this hollowed out strip reduces weight without removing strength from the blade.
Jimping-notched sections on any part of the knife used for enhancing grip.
Quillon-pronounced "key own" (it's French), these are the extensions from the handle that protect your hands from moving down on the blade.
Recurve-a sweeping blade edge in an S shape, used for extending the length of the cutting edge, improve slicing, or just for visual effect. This is more difficult to sharpen in the field since you need rods.
Scales-the handle sections attached to the tang of a full-tang knife or to the back spacer of a folder.
Skeletonized-some pieces of the handle material are taken out to make the knife lighter.
Spine-the back of the blade.
Swage/swedge-often called a false edge, this taper or bevel on the spine near the blade tip reduces weight and thickness of the blade and if sharpened, produces an extra cutting edge for enhanced penetration. Often seen on fighting knives.
Tang-how far the knife blade extends into the handle; the two types are partial or full. Full tang is generally stronger.
Thumb rise-also called a ramp or rest, this area at the place where the handle and blade meet allows the user to apply thumb pressure and exert greater control over the knife.
What are some different names for knives?
A good Chef will have a range of knives to help prepare different foods, here is a common selection, Chefs Knife, Boning knife, fish filleting knives, paring knife, peeling knife, butchers knife, Bread knife, carving knife and meat clever.
Japanese kitchen knives tend to be a lot more specialized and diverse. The list of over 100 knife types in the attached link.
How do you make your Swiss army knife move better?
Oil it.
- Wash off any dirt in clean soapy water, especially anything that has got in the mechanism.
- Dry it on a paper towel.
- Apply a little light machine oil, move the blades back and forth a few times.
- Then remove the excess oil with a paper towel.
Cutco knives are extremely good. I have a whole set of them. They are the most precise knives I have ever used. You won't be disappointed if you purchase some.
Can you use a knife to cut a portion of the egg shell out?
NOTE: This works better if the egg is cold.
The second way is to tap the knife at one end of the egg to make a hole.
