Switchblades

They are not legal to carry, though you can own one, best to consult an attorney on ownership, you could be charged with "5-73-120 Carrying a weapon" if not within one of the exemptions specified.

For more information on Arkansas Law visit the Arkansas Legislature's Website and click on the "Search/View Arkansas Code" link on the lower left side of the page, you will be directed to a Lexis Nexis page.

The safest type of switchblade to carry is one with a safety mechanism or lock feature that prevents accidental opening. Look for models that have a secure blade lock or a button that requires a deliberate action to activate. Additionally, switchblades with a clip point or those designed with a sheath can further enhance safety while carrying. Always check local laws regarding switchblade ownership and carry.

No, they are illegal almost everywhere.

No, in most countries and provinces they are illegal to possess, trade, sell, or carry. However, some countries have less stringent laws. The reason for this banning is that they are potentially assassination and concealed weapons. There are many types of knives like this that are also banned-like butterfly knives, and ballistic knives.

No, it is not illegal to own a switch blade knife in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky has no laws prohibiting or limiting the ownership of knives but when it comes to carrying them on your person, it has to be an "ordinary pocket or hunting knife". And for the rest of the carrying laws, it is dependant on your local jurisdiction.

Short answer; it is legal to own but not necisarily carry dependant on the laws of the local jurisdiction.

Switchblades are legal in some capacity in 44 states in the US. However, some states may have specific restrictions on possession, sale, or carry of these knives. It is important to check the specific laws and regulations of the state you are in to ensure compliance.

There is no 'federal' law banning them, but in most jurisdictions they ARE illegal under local statutes.hi

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Basically there are two distinct styles of "switchblade" or automatic knife. ?[http://www.nicnac.net/media/1afronttxt.jpg Here are some examples of different styles.] The most common one opens by the blade pivoting from the frame as most normal folding knives do but the blade is propelled or deployed by pushing a button or lever on the frame (or handle) of the knife which releases a coil or flat (leaf or kicker) spring that forces the blade to deploy and then the knife locks open. The locking and unlocking mechanisms vary greatly. There are several different types of locking and unlocking mechanisms used on most switchblade automatic knives. The most simple is simply using the same button to unlock and close the blade that is used to deploy the blade. There are also "liner locks" which, as the name suggests) uses a portion of the knifes frame to lock the blade open by springing behind the blade when it is fully opened. To close a liner lock simply push the liner back against the frame and close the blade. Italian knives sometimes use a lever to deploy and unlock the blade much as the button locking system but there are several other locking systems used on these kinds of knives. Italian locks include the "picklock" which unlocks the blade by prying the spring lock bar up with a thumbnail or other object which releases a small pin which is part of the blade and unlocks the knife for closing. A more modern version of this is the swivel bolster lock. The locking mechanism is the same as the picklock but the bolster of the knife on the button side swivels and is used as a lever to push the locking bar open. Then there is the "back lock" which means the spring on the back of the knife engages with a notch on the blade when the blade is deployed and locks open. There is a detent toward the back of the knife where a person can push down on the rear of the backspring, which is pinned into the knifes frame in the center, which raises the front of the spring and unlocks the blade. The second type of switchblade automatic knife deploys the blade straight out the front by means of a spring inside the frame. The blade is deployed and unlocked using the button or a form of liner locking mechanism. These are called single action front opening knives or OTF (out the front) knives. There are also double action front opening knives which both deploy and retract the blade by using a series of springs and locking ramps on the inside of the knife. The front opening knives are NOT known as "stilettos" as some people mistakenly refer to them. A "stiletto" has a long thin blade and can be used on many types of knives from fixed blade to automatic.