Is this knife legal in California?
2025621
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)
1344604
Yes it is. Best knife for the money. I beat up my knives and this one can take a beating
721478
I think it depends on each state laws, it is a very small knife, still i don´t know if it is illegal to carry a knife this small in public. I suppose that carrying a knife in public could get some people nervous, but this knife in the poket is very discrete. The blade is smaller than four fingers. You can google for state laws about knife carrying. Hope it helps to decide, it is a fantastic EDC knife, is worth every penny.
530742
I bought one from Amazon and live in San Diego. No issues with shipping and ownership. CA gun laws may be restrictive, but they haven't progressed to restricting gunsmith tools............. yet. There are no restrictions on sight modifications in CA, although this is not legal counsel.
185069
I don't know what kind of steel it's made from, but it came out of the box damn near razor sharp. It's solid with a stout leather sheath. In the 1970's this knife was popular with bikers as a self defense blade, and today considered to be a less expensive option for the Filipino Pikal knife that will cost over 100$.It's legal to carry in Illinois.
100467
Yes. Just send the knife to their Costa Mesa, CA facility with a filled out coupon. You can download it from their website, and a check for $10.00. Allow 2 - 3 weeks for return. You get a nice, sharp knife back.
2094303
Hello, Yes, it is legal in Florida. Please order from NW Self Defense Products. I can ship to you. Scott
2077208
Trusting the word of a random person on Amazon will land you in jail. Look up your state penal code and make the determination. The rules for states are often written in cryptic language that makes it a mess anyway. Search "California knife laws" on google and read the whole thing. Hope you figure it out, this knife looks pretty nifty.
996655
In New York City, open view carry of any knife is prohibited, unless being used for a lawful purpose under certain exceptions including "when such knife (a) is being used for or transported immediately to or from a place where it is used for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking or any employment, trade or occupation customarily requiring the use of such knife;" Also, it is unlawful to possess a knife with a blade 4" or more in any public place, street or park. See New York City Administrative Code 10-133 Possession of knives or instruments. The offense is punishable by a fine of $300 and/or 15 days imprisonment.
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.
1844634
Yes it is. I live in California. And it's legal to have since civilian only allow to have 10 rounds or less mags or tubes
594278
Internet research indicates no. Knife is not marked at to country of origin.
776167
Thank you for your question. Spring assist folders are typically legal, however, you would need to check the laws of your state, county, city and any other local ordinances to know for sure whether this knife is legal. The spring assist action and the length of the blade would both need to be looked at for legality. You didn't mention where you are located, but I would hope that a folder like this would not be illegal. Sorry I couldn't be more help and answer your question with a definite answer, but hopefully this helps a bit. Nathan The McInnis Group, Inc.
1835454
Generally, NO knife can be carried for self defense. As strange as it sounds if you carry ANYTHING for self defense, it's status changes to "weapon" in the eyes of the law. You are only allowed to carry tools, hobby items, toys. In California, knives of any length can be carried folded. As tools but not for self defense. You need to research your jurisdiction and the laws. But it will almost always be a non starter to think of a knife in weapon terms.
2278213
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.
646691
Cold Steel Knives are made in Ventura, California. They have a factory located there and also have classes. Check out their web page. coldsteelknives.com/
1460037
Of course it is!!! Sadly, damn near everything is nowadays. It is a very nice blade though, comes very sharp. Used it a handful of times, and have no complaints.