definitely go with the switchblade amazing for downhill. its low to the ground so its very stable and the 1" drop and w concave locks your feet in for slides.
Almost anything can be considered a deadly weopon, but the switchblade has a special place in the hearts (pun unintended) of the Law makers in most countries as a deadly weopon due to its blade length, concealability, and high speed mode of deployment.
As a matter of fact, there is a 'police supply' gun shop in Waterbury that sells, among other items, several high price auto knives. They are sold over the counter and since the shop is frequented by hundreds of LEO's,
if it is against the law, it is not enforced.
When asked, a clerk at the shop replied, "they are legal in Vermont"
unless you have the right tools you don't. you would need to remove all the rivets in the knife, take it apart, and flatten the spring a little. i wouldn't suggest this as they tend to open in the poket if the spring is to light
Section 2C:39-3 of the New Jersey Criminal Code makes it illegal to carry "any gravity knife, switchblade knife, dagger, dirk, stiletto . . . without any explainable lawful purpose." basically, if it can flip or spring open, or has a double edge blade it is illegal. anything with a thumb stud designed to be opened with the stud is perfectly fine, even if you can flick it open, as it is not actually designed to do that. a gravity knife is also known as a butterfly knife.
remove and secure them
No, it is legal to carry one and sell them... but you have to have a gun permit to carry them concealed.
no they are not legal in minnisota but they are in Wisconsin
no they are not illegal. But there are federal laws and you can only be charged up to 2,000 dollars and/or imprisoned for 5 years at most.
(in the US) Although they may be described differently in the various state statutes, so-called "switchblade" knives are universally illegal.
Legal to own illegal to carry unless you are handicaped such as one arm or missing fingers.
laws regarding switchblades vary state to state, some states allow ownership but do not allow a person to carry one. other states it is illegal to even own one...however, there are permits in certain states that allow you to carry a switchblade legally. for example, in new york, you can carry a switchblade while hunting or fishing but you still need a valid hunting/fishing license. again, this is not the case in other states so you need to check with your state laws.