Is this knife a switchblade? Is it allowed in California?
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Item description: Linerlock A/O - 4 3/4" closed. 3 3/8" stainless assisted opening partially serrated drop point blade with thumb slot and extended tang with lashing hole. Block style grooved aluminum handles with drilled hole design and integrated bottle opener and glass breaker. Dual lanyard slot on spine. Stainless pocket clip with slot cutout design. Black blade. Red handles with "Fire Fighter" stamp. Black pocket clip.
1997733
You would want to contact your local authority instead of trusting someone else's words over the internet. That said, I see no reason why this would violate the law as there is no length restriction. A fixed blade does have to be open carry on the waist though.
354898
I am not sure. Got the blade then got nerve damage in my hand . Have not had a change to use it . Sorry.
1122161
This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the law, completely legal but one look and people will wonder. It is the fastest opening knife I've owned. This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the... » Read More This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the law, completely legal but one look and people will wonder. It is the fastest opening knife I've owned. « Show Less
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I'm not an attorney but my understanding is that the size of the the knife is what makes a knife illegal. I was told that a 5 inch blade or longer is illegal and volt knife is ok to carry because it's under 5 inches. I guess the best way to tell is to ask at a police station.
556366
The relevant law is California penal code 653k which reads: "Every person who possesses in the passenger's or driver's area of any motor vehicle in any public place or place open to the public, carries upon his or her person, and every person who sells, offers for sale, exposes for sale, loans, transfers, or gives to any other person a switchblade knife having a blade two or more inches in length is guilty of a misdemeanor. For the purposes of this section, "switchblade knife" means a knife having the appearance of a pocketknife and includes a spring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife or any other similar type knife, the blade or blades of which are two or more inches in length and which can be released automatically by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or other mechanical device, or is released by the weight of the blade or by any type of mechanism whatsoever. "Switchblade knife" does not include a knife that opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressure applied solely to the blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached to the blade, provided that the knife has a detent or other mechanism that provides resistance that must be overcome in opening the blade, or that biases the blade back toward its closed position. For purposes of this section, "passenger's or driver's area" means that part of a motor vehicle which is designed to carry the driver and passengers, including any interior compartment or space therein." Since the lever used to open the knife is part of the blade and you must use a finger to overcoming resistance before the blade will open, it would not (in my interpretation) constitute a switch blade. However I am not a lawyer and you should not consider this over actual legal advice from an attorney or public official in your state.
1979530
It is similar, however it has a different mechanism which makes it legal. Instead of a switch you push on the top side of the knife toward the front(it's actually part of the blade) and it opens.
1997735
Yes, you can own and carry the BB on your person as you would any other fixed blade. Some cities or counties in CA may be more restrictive about carrying such a knife, but nowhere in CA is owning a knife like the BB illegal.
1516963
Depends on the state and the interpretation by the officer... But for all intents and purposes, yes, this is definitely a dagger. It is double edged. They do make one that is a single edge sharpen, which may exempt from the "dagger" status... However, at least in California, "any implement readily available for stabbing" is considered a dirk or dagger. Check your laws and read the code to see what it says. In California, you can have them "freely visible" from your waist line, just not concealed.
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It's not legal in California. They CARB is California's rule makers. So non issue if you don't live there.
1847811
Its not sharp already? I received mine as a double sided blade. I believe that in most states it is illegal to carry a double sided blade but as long as it stays in the home there is nothing to worry about
2013674
We will send this knife to any zip code with in the US! Legality of the item depends on what you intend to do with it. I hope I didn't confuse the issue. If you have any further questions please feel free to call us @ 616-719-3074.Eric RRed Sky Outfitters
518504
Yes. But II live in Texas. .not familiar with California laws......recommend this product. ...
965915
I am not at home to correctly answer question. I believe it is Oregon #16. I will check, but you have to give me 40 hrs I am out of state. I have had no problems sharpening. It is a good saw!
2195891
I believe further back the blade is serrated. Unfortunately I can't double-check since I mislaid it and haven't been able to find it. Sorry.
929385
Jeff - We aren't sure if they are legal in NY. These are a fixed blade broadhead but in some states it qualifies as too much cutting area. We'll contact Toxic as they will know for sure which states if any don't allow it.
889577
Yes I believe it is but only slightly to make it easier for you to open it with the leverage of your thumb on the thumb knob and your finger on the other protrusion. It's not like a switchblade, but it works well and easily, hope this helps.