I had wanted a Blur and was just told by local police that any spring-assisted knife is considered an illegal switchblade in Calif. Can anyone confirm this?
1567366
I believe Kershaw has designed around this... check google. I am relatively certain they are legal in CA.
1567367
my best advice would be to move away from california before it falls into the ocean...or before we can convince peta to lobby for grizzly bear reintroduction to their once native range all along the western coast of north america.
1567368
it is not a spring assisted knife and is legal in california. The torsion bar system is not a switchblade.
1979531
Switch blade is a push button type release, assisted opening is done with a lever on the side of handle, not as dangerous as a switchblade. It makes it harder to open in your pocket on their own. They're not illegal in most states, I don't know about New York, nothings legal there....LOL... Like a large soda!! Hope this helps you out..
1437114
You should know better than ask a question like that. Of course it's ILLEGAL in the People's Democratic Republic of Californication.
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.
1192750
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.
1000036
It is exactly as the picture shows it. Although these are legal in any US state the city of NY is in a large law suite right now with the American knife and tool assosciation because they are trying to say they are switchblades and confiscated them from large retailers and are trying to fine them heavily for it.
367796
Not a switchblade. It opens pretty fast with assisted spring... but No "button" to push to open it. I wouldn't call it a switchblade. It's hella cool and sharp... kinda like a mini sword.
1649654
The is no DOJ approval required for safes like this in most sane places, but from your question I guess you mean California DOJ, where such approval is required by certain laws. In that case, yes, but you could always check an official list if you are paranoid: the documentation at least claims that it is approved for use in California. As an aside, this thing is MUCH tougher than most other "California-approved" devices I've seen.
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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)
150759
This may help to clarify the question specifically aimed at NJ: http://www.knifeup.com/new-jersey-knife-laws/
944828
Yes, you got old stock. I got the non-serrated blade in February from Amazon. I'm not sure exactly when the switch was though.
2224779
No, it is not spring assisted. It has IKBS bearing system and a very smooth action. I love the knife and carry when working in shop, etc. a little too heavy for edc, but would give it five stars for design, smooth action, sharp blade.Easily opened with one hand.
474674
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.
1997736
Yes it is legal in california. But every county has ist own ordinance. So you'll need to look up your specific rules on knife carrying.
474675
I am unfamilar with the term "push" when combined with dagger. But I do not believe this tool is illegal under California law. I cannot speak to the laws of other States.
86264
Yes the blade is under 4" however the state of NY is currently being sued for not allowing spring assisted knives to be sold in NY even though there is no law against them.
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As a general rule, this knife will be legal to carry. Most states have laws against carrying concealed weapons, think handguns and brass knuckles, but have exceptions for "ordinary pocket knives." Often fixed knives are not legal to carry concealed but can be open carried. Foldings knives that do not spring open are almost always legal. You should check with your local authorities to see if this is legal in your city (I won't pretend to know every asinine local ordinance out there). The knife does have a clip so if it is sticking out of your pocket a little because it is attached by the clip, then it is should not be considered concealed. As a general rule, this knife will be legal to carry. Most states have laws against carrying concealed weapons, think handguns and brass knuckles, but have exceptions for "ordinary pocket knives." Often fixed knives are not legal to carry concealed but can be open carried. Foldings knives that do not spring open are almost always legal. You should check with your local authorities to see if this is legal in your city (I won't pretend to know every asinine local ordinance out there). The knife does have a clip so if it is sticking out of your pocket a little because it is attached... » Read More As a general rule, this knife will be legal to carry. Most states have laws against carrying concealed weapons, think handguns and brass knuckles, but have exceptions for "ordinary pocket knives." Often fixed knives are not legal to carry concealed but can be open carried. Foldings knives that do not spring open are almost always legal. You should check with your local authorities to see if this is legal in your city (I won't pretend to know every asinine local ordinance out there). The knife does have a clip so if it is sticking out of your pocket a little because it is attached by the clip, then it is should not be considered concealed. « Show Less