Would this be considered a dagger? As they are illegal in my state.
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What state do you live in? I live in CA and there is no knife illegal here and we are a communist state. It is called a boot knife, dagger is not used in any description of it. I hope this helps.
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I would not, your state will have the exact dimensions etc of what it considers to be a dagger, so google it and find out for sure.
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.
1516964
Yes it would be considered a double edge dagger as it has a sharp edge on both sides of the blade
2093664
You would have to check your state law regarding Spring Loaded pocket knifes, some states it is allowed and other states it is illegal
216116
Very well built I carry it regularly. It's pretty much a dagger. The tip shouldn't tip in normal use. I wouldn't use to pry on things tho.
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Check the carry laws in your state (http://pweb.netcom.com/~brlevine/sta-law.htm). Blades 3" and under are legal in my state, so I carry it.
2283451
I would say no because fixed blade knives are supposed to be out in the open. However, I would call a lawyer or someone else who would know
2240782
To be honest, I carry a knife as a back up to my prime weapon of choice, not a knife. To me this one is solid and in the right hands should work. There are a lot of high end knives that would maybe qualify as a self defense weapon, but like I said for me this knife is a back up weapon. Good luck...
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I really know nothing much about this knife other than it seems to be of very high quality. This is the first knife I've owned and I got it because I wanted to get more involved with rustic camping and hiking and thought it would be a useful tool for that. However, I've been informed that it is illegal to have with me outside my own home in my state.
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Laws vary by state, county, and even town. To answer that, one would need to know every law of every single place you plan to go. Many places outlaw knives with a thumb stud, which this has. This is not an automatic or gravity knife, so you won't run afoul of most such laws. However, many outlaw knives that can be opened with one hand, which this can be VERY EASILY. It is also only 2.91", so any laws prohibiting knives over 3"+ are not a problem. However, if you happen across a city, town, county, etc that has a local regulation against 2.5"+ blades, for example, this knife would be illegal. I purchased this one specifically because I have in-laws that live in a town that has made 3"+ blades illegal. Otherwise, I would have purchased the 3.4" Benchmade Griptilian 552
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It is a double edged blade so one would need to be aware of the state and local regulations if you choose to carry this knife. It is a very robust knife. Well worth the small investment.
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If not carried concealed, is is legal. If not carried "so as to be readily deployed as a slashing or stabbing weapon" it is ALSO legal (i.e. loose in your pocket where you would have to take it out AND THEN remove the sheathe is not "readily deployed"). These answers do not apply in schools or government buildings. Look up "California penal code 12020" ( number recently changed to 21020 but there is little substantive change)
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Push daggers are not illegal in most places. Several countries and a few US states ban them, but for the most part they are completely legal to own and carry.
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With how it's made... I think it can be thrown, but it's balance isn't good so It wouldn't be good for throwing. Plus, there's no guarantee it won't eventually break after a while of throwing it because of how cheap a dagger it is.
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Basically the law in Boston, which I quote below, makes it legal to carry only if you have an excuse why that is related to a utilitarian use rather than as a weapon. In other words have an excuse planned ahead of time. Quote: "16-45.1 Carrying of Weapons Prohibited. No person, except as provided by law, shall carry on his person, or carry under his control in a vehicle, any knife having any type of blade in excess of two and one-half (2 ) inches, ice picks, dirks or similar weapons that are likely to penetrate through police officer's ballistic vests, or other object or tool so redesigned, fashioned, prepared or treated that the same may be used to inflict bodily harm or injury to another, except: a. When actually engaged in hunting or fishing or any employment, trade or lawful recreational or culinary activity which customarily involves the carrying or use of any type of knife, or b. In going directly to and/or returning directly from such activities, or c. If the knife is being transported directly to or from a place of purchase, sharpening, or repair, and if packaged in such a manner as not to allow easy access to the knife while it is being transported. No person, except as provided by law, shall carry on his person, or carry under his control in a vehicle, a machete. For purposes of this section, "machete" means a heavy knife at least eighteen (18) inches in length and having a blade at least one and one-half (1.5) inches wide at its broadest measurement. This subsection shall not apply to carrying a machete on one's person or in a vehicle if the machete is carried for the purpose of cutting vegetation or if the machete is being transported for the purpose of cutting vegetation. " SO, lol, if you want to carry a machete around, bring a pineapple with you too so you can say you're going to cut it later.
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Since carry laws differ state to state you will want to check your local laws. Having said that, this is a inside the waistband concealed carry holster and as long as you have the proper carry permit I can't imagine why this would be any different from any other carry holster.
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We think this is legal in California. You may want to contact your local police department to make sure.
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we ship this item to PA all the time. However, you may want to contact your local law enforcement to make sure of your town and state laws on knives.
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No if it had a button it would not be legal. You have to open it part way by placing pressure on the back end of the blade and then a tortion bar takes over and opens it the rest of the way.