California has relatively friendly knife laws, but as you might expect, with large urban centers like Los Angeles and others, there are some differences between urban laws and restrictions in other areas. Unlike other states with outdated knife laws, California`s knife law is modern and current. This article will talk about what is legal, illegal, and in the gray area regarding knives in California. The possession, sale, manufacture or importation of any other prohibited knife is a wavering. People v. Mitchell 209 Cal. App. 1364 (Cal. Ct. App., decision rendered October 11, 2012) California Concealed Carrying Knives Act does not require intent to conceal or injure property.

From what I have found, it is absolutely illegal to possess such knives, even if they would remain in your home. If you have further questions or seek legal advice, it is best to suggest such questions to your local lawyer, and whatever you do, DO NOT ASK A POLICE OFFICER. What about swords? I ask the question because, although I understand that any blade solid over a certain length is identified as a knife, I remain confused. The sword I`m talking about would be a black wire clip with a total length of just over 40 inches and completely unsharpened (I`ll add the link for anyone who needs to see it to express their ideas) and it would be exclusively for costume purposes and after that for the exhibition in my apartment. The costume I`ve collected so far includes a large coat that would cover the scabbard about 18 inches in the middle, but the tip of the scabbard and handle would remain visible. If anyone has any suggestions on what to do, please let me know. Others have told me to wear an empty sheath with only a handle attached, but I always go all out with my suits, believing that weight plays a role in how you wear yourself (I overdo it, I realize). Consequently, the records are not sufficient to establish that the applicant used the concealed folding knife in a manner that satisfies the relevant legal definition of the concept of `Dirk or dagger`, namely that the blade of the folding knife was exposed and locked. I want to know because it doesn`t say, is it legal to carry a Balisong TRAINER knife? It does NOT have a sharp side or end and could not technically be considered a knife. It`s just very similar to a Balisongz If you`ve been accused of breaking a knife, a knowledgeable attorney who understands the ins and outs of California`s knife laws can evaluate your case and find the best defense strategy for you.

California has many knife laws. Some laws regulate which knives you can own, while others control how you carry them. Not to mention, there are even more laws that prohibit what you can do with a knife. All of these laws form the body of California`s knife laws. It is also illegal to possess certain knives on school property, including: In California, the following are illegal: (1) it is illegal to possess a switched blade knife with a blade of 2″ or more that can be opened with a button or hand movement; (2) concealed possession of a “dirk” or “dagger”, that is, a stabbing device with a fixed blade, regardless of the length of the blade; (3) the possession or sale of camouflaged blades, that is to say, tubular swords, pen knives, lipstick knives, etc., or knives that are not visible to metal detectors; (4) possession of a knife with a blade of more than 2 1/2″ on the grounds of a school; (5) possession of a fixed-blade knife and a blade of more than 2 1/2″ on a college or university campus; and (6) flashing or refraining from knives or weapons in a threatening manner. In addition, some municipalities have their own laws that can affect the legality of carrying a knife. In Los Angeles, for example, it is illegal to carry a knife with a blade larger than 3 inches open. Drupors or daggers are not illegal in California, you must wear them openly in a waist cover. It is illegal to wear them hidden, as well as any other folding knife that can be locked The difference with a supported opening knife is that pressure must be applied to the actual blade of a sustained opening knife and open at about 15 to 20 degrees for the spring to fire.

whereas a switch blade requires only one push of a button. California law allows people to hide or openly carry folding knives as long as they are bent and in the closed position. A folding knife can contain a switch blade, a pocket knife, and some utility knives. Caraceae can be legally worn in the state of California, as long as they do not have a double-edged sword and are not hidden when worn. If the Karambit is sharpened on both sides, it can be considered a dagger or a dirk, which is legal to possess and carry openly, but not legal to hide. Californians can hide folding knives (except switch blades) on their person and carry them freely outside as long as the knives are in the folded position. And it doesn`t matter how long the blade is. Folding knives include pocket knives, Swiss army knives, cutters and other “utility knives”. People open folding knives by applying pressure to the blade, and there is resistance when opening the blade. Air knife, belt loop knife, lipstick box knife, pen knife, undetectable knife, shobi-zue (stick or rod with knife blade), tube blade, ballistic knife, switch blade knife with a blade of two inches or more in length, undetectable knife. The definitions of these items are defined in Article 16590 Generally Prohibited Weapons. The Home Depot sells a double-edged solid blade knife to cut insulation, serrated on one side and spring knives on the other.

I`ve asked several times, but sales reps assume they`re fine since the company sells them. Right off the bat, it might be fair to say that if you`re carrying a certain knife and it`s because of the work they do professionally, it may not be a problem. The problem occurs when a knife is transported to inappropriate places. Or the reason is self-defense. I saw girls carrying boxing knives, but they were also wearing clothes appropriate for the work they were doing that day. While the boxing knife doesn`t usually fall under the jurisdiction of the court, if you`re wearing evening wear and go to a bar with a boxing knife, you may well have reason to suspect your intentions. I`m from wine country and I have a ranch. I carry a knife all the time and even in the city, but those who are at the cinema have asked me to leave it in the car. Some theatres know me so well that they just tell me to hide it in my bag while I`m there, and that`s enough. It is their property, their rules. They trust me, and just for the sake of others who don`t know me, they want me to hide the knife. See People v.

Plumlee, 83 Cal. Rptr.3d 172 (Ct. App. 2008) (on the ground that the Switchblade knife found in the defendant`s possession was a Dirk or dagger within the meaning of the law prohibiting the carrying of a concealed dirk or dagger even if it was hidden in its closed position); People v. Castillolopez, 63 Cal. 4th 322, 371 P.3d 216 (2016) (on the grounds that the folding knife was not “put into position” and therefore not a prohibited “Dirk or dagger”) Any knife or blade camouflaged so as not to look like a firearm is also illegal in California. These include tubular blades, belt buckle knives, lipstick ink, air knives, pen knives, etc. Blades that cannot be detected by metal detectors (e.g. ceramic slides) are also illegal. My mother recently let me open my father`s old closet from his military career. He has been dead for 29 years.

Inside, there were old knives. The one I want to know more about is about 10 inches and curved, the whole knife is 14 inches and 16 with the ornate scabbard…. and there are two small 3-inch knives “hidden” behind the sheath…………… So if I want to bring it to a merchant or historian to learn more. How do I legally bring it from my car to the store? Any help much appreciated. It is not illegal to have a TAC-FORCE-Spring-Assisted-Opening-BLACK-TACTICAL-Pocket-Knife-Folding blade. I was searched and it was the same type of knife I had with me when I was searched, and he didn`t ask me about it.