I would like to know if I can carry a 7 inch T-Bar marine knife on the side, when riding my motorcycle, is it legal in the inland California City and if there is a problem with cities in the area and can I get a permit to transport it? This information is presented as a brief summary of the law and not as legal advice. AKTI is not and cannot be a provider of legal services. Use of the Website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws are interpreted differently by law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges. AKTI suggests that you consult legal counsel. Under U.S. federal law, since 1958, under the former Switched Blade Knives Act (15 U.S.C. §§1241-1245), it has been illegal to import switching blades from abroad or purchase them through interstate commerce. In recent years, many U.S. states have repealed laws prohibiting the purchase or possession of automatic or switch-blade knives in their entirety. “Knives” and “daggers” as defined in Section 13.62.010 of the Los Angeles City Code include any knife, dirt or dagger with a blade of 3 inches or more, ice axe or similar sharp tool, straight-edged razor or razor blade attached to a handle.
This site seems to do more harm than good. It`s best to check the laws of your city and county, as well as the cities/counties where you travel regularly. Example; My town doesn`t have a blade length restriction, but in a nearby town where my G/F lives, they have a limit of 3″ or more, so when I visit them, I wear a 2,875″ Spyderco Byrd Hawkbill. But in my city, I can carry my old Cold Steel Vaquero Grandé model with the 6″ serrated VG-1 blade, which measures about 13″ with the blade unfolded and is longer than your forearm. For example, in the city of Los Angeles, it is illegal to publicly carry a knife, dirk or dagger with a blade 3″ or longer in length, an ice pick or similar sharp tool, a razor with a straight edge or a razor blade on a handle. (There are some exceptions, for example: if the knife is intended for use in a “legal profession, for legal recreational purposes, or as a recognized religious practice.”) Los Angeles County has a similar rule that makes it illegal to “openly carry a knife with a blade three inches or longer in length; any pen knife, switch knife knife or pressure blade knife; any knife whose blade is automatically released by a spring-loaded mechanism or other mechanical device; any ice axe or similar sharp stabbing tool; Any straight-edged razor or razor blade attached to a handle. In other words, it is illegal in Los Angeles County to carry a knife with a blade of 3” or more open. Another interesting case is In re George W., 80 Cal. Rptr. 2d 868 (Ct. App. 1998).
In that case, a California appeals court ruled that a folding knife with a three-and-a-half- to four-inch steel blade that clicks into place when opened is not a “Dirk or dagger” under a law that prohibits anyone from carrying a Dirk or dagger hidden in his person. The court stated: A switch blade (which may be known by many other names, including a “push-button knife” or an “ejector knife”) has a blade that is included in the handle and is automatically opened by a spring by pressing a button or switch on the handle. Switching blades with blades over €2 can be transported illegally to California. California`s knife laws are divided into 3 categories of devices. In Italy, the increase in production of automatic knives is the result of the actions of German businessman Albert Marx, owner of two cutlery manufacturers in Solingen, Germany. [80] After a trip to Maniago in 1907, Marx was convinced of the appeal of Italian-style automatic knives and took note of the attempts of Maniago cutlers to increase productivity with driven cutting tools. [80] Marx quickly introduced Solingen methods of semi-mass production into the maniago knife industry, increasing production and lowering individual costs. [80] While Italian automatic knives remained handmade and, to some extent, handmade, Marx`s innovations increased production and enabled exports to other parts of Italy and eventually throughout Europe and abroad.
[80] [84] Over time, Maniago became the central centre for automatic knife production in Italy. Spring knives (AO knives) do not fall into the category of “automatic” knives. Therefore, there is no length limit for these exotic knives. However, be warned: never shoot an AO knife in front of the police, as not all police officers know the law and will arrest or shoot you. With the advent of mass production, folding knives with multiple components could be produced in large quantities at a lower cost. [1] In 1890, purchases of American knives of all kinds increased, supported by mail-order sales of catalogs and mass marketing campaigns with advertisements in magazines and newspapers. As a result, knife manufacturers have started marketing new, much more affordable automatic knives to the general public. In Europe and the United States, sales of automatic knives have never exceeded a fraction of those of conventional folding knives, but the type has seen consistent, albeit modest, sales year after year. [1] There is no length limit for fixed open spans except in the City of Los Angeles, on the grounds of a school, college or university, on public property, or on property used for the purpose of a public or official meeting (such as a public meeting). If not, you`re good to go.
I would go online and print the penal code and keep a copy in your wallet if you are stopped by the police who did not read the penal code before taking the oath. I have a knife like yours – I`m carrying mine and I`ve had no problems. Make sure the handle and lid are still visible. A policeman asked me why I felt the need to carry such a large knife. I told him the truth – “because I was stabbed and robbed” Have you been accused of breaking a knife in Los Angeles, California? If this is the case, you should immediately hire a lawyer to defend yourself. California`s knife laws are complicated, and you shouldn`t try to defend yourself. It is important to note that section 626.10 of the Criminal Code provides very general exceptions to limiting the length of the blade by 2 1/2 inches on school property for lawful purposes such as food preparation, food, residence and scope of employment. California Penal Code 417, also known as “swinging a gun,” makes it illegal to swing a knife threateningly, angry or aggressively, or to wield a knife during a fight. Swinging a knife is an additional fee that can be added to other knife offenses.
A firearms charge could add additional sentences ranging from 30 days in the county jail to 3 years in the California state penitentiary. Knives, including knives, are considered dangerous tools, but are not considered weapons under Polish law,[32] with the exception of blades hidden in umbrellas, sticks, etc. It is legal to sell, buy, trade, and possess a switch blade, and Polish law does not prohibit carrying a knife in a public place. However, some prohibitions may apply to mass events. [33] Everywhere else in the state (with the exception of schools and safe facilities like airports and government buildings, of course), there is no blade length limit at all. You can walk around with a cavalry sword as long as it is wrapped and hanging from your waist. And anything that folds up and stays closed can be hidden.