Is this knife regarded as a switchblade under any U.S. jurisdiction?
1122160
Sorry, I cannot answer this question. I don't think it would be. The one that I purchased is actually hard to open most of the time. It doesn't open as easily as stated. I am thinking that you would have to pull up each individual states statutes to see the whether or not it would be considered a switchblade. Good luck...
1122161
This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the law, completely legal but one look and people will wonder. It is the fastest opening knife I've owned. This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the... » Read More This is not regarded as a switchblade by any state or federal jurisdiction. However, it would be illegal in the five boroughs of New York, as are ANY locking blade knife. This is considered "spring assisted". The difference between this and a switchblade is a switchblade holds the blade under constant spring tension, meaning it's normal state would be open when the lock is not applied. This knife has no constant spring tension, meaning if a lock is removed, it stays in a normally closed state. The spring engages only after the thumb tab has been more than 30% activated. Under the law, completely legal but one look and people will wonder. It is the fastest opening knife I've owned. « Show Less
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..
2110521
I am not familiar with California Law, but here is a site that may help: http://survivaldealer.com/knife-laws.html I can't imagine a reason that this knife would be illegal anywhere, but then politicians think differently.
1795527
Yes, Dexter-Russell is an American manufacture. Their main website is http://knives.dexter1818.com/
539908
yes, it has a locking blade and a razor sharp edge. It is also well balanced. You should have no problem.
159526
I'm not sure. I returned it after the sheath broke. I would suspect overseas though.
884098
I am inclined to doubt it, but am not sure. it is extremely lightweight and has a nice shiny plating of everything except the base that the blade sits on when you close it which has a dull aluminum-like finish.
995330
It is but also isn't. Sadly this folder isn't made in the US but the k2 knives are just newer modles.
143204
technically yes but in some states it may be illegal to have a knife this size on you in public
2163412
This kershaw knife is made in the USA facility. The description must be in error.
2130264
This may be considered a "gravity knife" in NY which is illegal. A police officer will flick it as hard as he can, and if it opens, you're going to jail.
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.
759679
Some are made in U.S.A. and some are not. The company will actually try to mislead you about it but they are full of it. It is still however one of the better knives that I have owned. It does the jobs that you would demand from a knife of this caliber. I would recommend it for sure, especially considering the price. I actually have a couple that are better than this one but they are more than triple to more than the price of this one. I would get this one for sure unless you want to spend a fortune.
1119078
I don't know law. Knife measures: 5 1/4" closed, 3/4" wide, 9" opened. Hope this will help you. Have good day. Clay in Mich.
2176127
The blade is marked "BK11 USA." At that point I assume the blade was made in the USA.
216856
I do not find anything on the knife that says it was made in the USA. But it is made under a US patent. It may say on packaging but I don't have that.
1979532
No, it is not a switchblade. It just means it makes it easier to open and springs out.