It`s important to know your state`s laws regarding knives. If you are caught violating these laws, you may face fines or even jail time. It`s also important to use common sense when carrying a knife. Always keep the blade away from yourself and others and be careful when handling the knife. Switch blades, gravimeters, automatic/assisted opening are legal. Stilettos, dirks and toothpick knives are legal. All folding knives are legal. Bowies are legal when worn openly. Bowies are legally hidden if you are on your own property. Double-sided knives of all sizes are legal. Front knives are legal.
If the knife fits in your pocket, it`s legal. There are no illegal pocket knives here. Knives of any length are legal. Anyone over the age of 21 can carry hidden knives. It is illegal not to inform a police officer who stops you that you are carrying a hidden knife that is not a pocket knife. Before the age of 21, it is illegal to hide a knife other than a pocket knife. It is illegal to bring a lethal weapon into schools, polling stations, nuclear power plants or hydroelectric plants. You cannot sell or transfer a “lethal weapon” to a prohibited person. (Source 1), (Source 2) Hey Wes; Thank you for the question; My advice is not official, so I would suggest contacting legal counsel in the state of Kentucky. Unofficially, however, I can say that Kentucky`s definition of “lethal weapon” includes metal pegs, the hidden wearing of which would be illegal. However, according to the quote below (from Knifeup.com), you can get a little closer to the edge of the law by wearing even a visible metal peg. However, you could get into trouble if you carry (hidden or overt) something that a judge or “ordinary citizen” would consider not to fall into the category of “hunting knives” or “pocket knives”.
You can own Bowie knives, large knives, throwing stars, throwing knives, camouflaged knives, undetectable knives, dirks, daggers and stiletto heels. Butterfly knives are illegal. Switching blades are illegal. If a knife is considered a dangerous weapon, it cannot be hidden or carried openly. There are no knives that can only be carried one way or the other. You can hide any knife you want, as long as it`s not dirt, dagger, or similar blade. Tactical knives and Bowie knives are not dangerous weapons unless you use them that way. Tears or daggers in the car are illegal. No weapons on school grounds. (Source) So what does this mean? This means that pocket knives and hunting knives can always be carried hidden. If you want to stay on the right side of the law, just hide a hunting bag or knife.
Other knives on the outside are likely to be deadly weapons because they are knives. If you`re hiding something like a plastic knife, it may not be illegal because of McCombs v. Commonwealth. Regardless of age in Ky, hunting knives can be legally transported Yes, it is legal, but not legal, without hiding a CCDW permit. Knives with blades of 5+ inches or a total length of 10″ can be sold illegally to minors. Local laws may apply. (Source 1), (Source 2), (Source 3), (Source 4) I am 16 years old, almost 17 years old and I carry a boot knife in a holster over my shoulder. Bali songs, bowies, dirks, daggers, stiletto heels, auxiliary knives, camouflaged knives, switch blades and automatic knives are legal. Ballistic knives and throwing stars can be possessed, manufactured or sold illegally. There are no limits to concealed or overt wearing, as long as you do not bring a knife to school.
No knife of any length is legal in a school unless left in your car or approved by the school. (Source 1) (Source 2) (Source 3) It is legal to possess Bali songs, dirks, daggers, stiletto heels, thin knives, ballistic knives, camouflaged knives, throwing stars, throwing knives, undetectable knives, Bowie knives and other large knives. There are no restrictions on the type of knife you can own in Maryland. You can`t hide a throwing star, a dirk, a switch blade, a gravimeter or a bowie. You cannot open a throwing star, a dirk, a switch blade, a gravity knife or a Bowie knife with the intention of hurting anyone. You can open or hide pocket knives of any size you want. Hello April; While I am not “authorized” to give you formal legal advice online, I can give you my opinion. My “opinion” is that this is any knife that is smaller than a full-size kitchen knife and has a belly on the blade (in front of a blade dagger) and you can buy it in an outdoor store. This opinion is nowhere near as important as the opinion of the police officer you may have a problem with. You see, at the end of the day, there is a lot of ambiguity in this area and different police officers will have different ideas. It often depends on how you look, how you talk/act with him, where you are, and what he seems to be doing. Just to be sure, get a real hunting knife from Pro Bass stores or something else and wear it when you`re in the woods.
Hey, that`s my opinion! Thank you for your question, J. So really, in Nebraska, you don`t really know if what you`re doing is illegal or not. If the judge is having a bad day or if the police officer has decided that he simply does not like you, you could be in very serious legal trouble because you are within the limits of the law, but not at the same time. It seems to me that Nebraska`s knife law is taking its toll. (Source 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) Minors cannot possess lethal weapons unless they are married or “emancipated”. If you are 18 but not 21, you cannot carry a lethal weapon without risking legal trouble unless you have a provisional licence to do so. It is illegal to sell, lend or transfer a deadly weapon to a person whose possession is prohibited. Do not bring a knife to school.
(Source) The concealed carrying of lethal weapons has been legal since June 27, 2019. You can carry any knife, hidden or not, when you are 21 years old. Under 21, and you can carry a regular hunting knife/pocket – although this has not necessarily been defined. Do not bring a knife to school. Certain local laws may apply. (Source 1) (Source 2) So, just to put it in one word (in case you didn`t understand it from all this “legal language”), here`s the deal: Disclaimer: We are not lawyers. The following is not legal advice. We have studied the laws of each state to the best of our ability, but the laws are complex and constantly changing.
This is not an exhaustive study. Instead, it is supposed to be a general reference.