Can I carry this knife in Ca?

[854x4]

Thanks everyone for answering my questions but I think I have decided not to carry it. It looks like there are more knife laws then gun laws. Also if a cop saw me and decided to charge me with a misdemeanor or even a felony it would ruin my chances at a ccw. So I think I will wait and apply for my ccw. Also I guess it doesn't matter how big the knife is if someone sticks a gun in your face.

[Tom98915]

Originally Posted by 854x4

Thanks everyone for answering my questions but I think I have decided not to carry it. It looks like there are more knife laws then gun laws. Also if a cop saw me and decided to charge me with a misdemeanor or even a felony it would ruin my chances at a ccw. So I think I will wait and apply for my ccw. Also I guess it doesn't matter how big the knife is if someone sticks a gun in your face.

You are 100% right about not bringing a knife to a gunfight.

[bpphoto]

I would carry a can of: MK-4 Pepper Spray at the very least!

First Defense MK-4 Pepper Spray - 3.0 oz.

bp

[EM2]

Why not carry a combat folding knife in the meantime? I carry a knife always no matter whether I am carrying a firearm or not.

Essential Manual Hand Tools: Carry a Pocket Knife | The Art of Manliness

I would link more sites about carrying a knife but I am blocked here at work because of our web filter.

Carrying a knife should be second nature and I believe everyone should do it. A good knife is a tool which when needed it is difficult to find a substitute.

[sealbeach]

Originally Posted by EM2

Why not carry a combat folding knife in the meantime? I carry a knife always no matter whether I am carrying a firearm or not.

Carrying a knife should be second nature and I believe everyone should do it. A good knife is a tool which when needed it is difficult to find a substitute.

I think he started this thread by saying he carried a Kershaw folder, IIRC.

Good grief, this is not CALKNIFE.com, could we please lock this damn thread? Mods? Please!?

[Gronk Bronson]

I've always carried a knife ever since I was a kid. I sometimes have a hard time remembering when I'm at one of my daughters school functions to take it out of my pocket, and leave it in the truck! Funny how I can carry a gun at school, but not a knife....go figure????

[mark]

I had to stand in the corner for carrying a spork

[854x4]

Originally Posted by sealbeach

I think he started this thread by saying he carried a Kershaw folder, IIRC.

Good grief, this is not CALKNIFE.com, could we please lock this damn thread? Mods? Please!?

I'm sorry I didn't mean to cause any trouble.

[Aurelius]

Originally Posted by libertarian

I may be mistaken, but I remember hearing that there IS case law where someone was arrested for wearing 'openly' a fixed-blade knife that was inadvertently concealed by his shirt. I'm pretty sure he gave them some other reason to arrest him, but that conviction was upheld, if I'm remembering correctly.

The case I read, which is a Supreme Court case, had slightly different facts. The police claimed defendant had his shirt out, that the shirt covered his pocket, and sticking out of the pocket was a "dirk or dagger" [it seems that it was originally a letter opener]. Defendant claimed his shirt was tucked in. In any event, the rule is that if the dirk or dagger is "substantially concealed" ther is a violation. For reference, the same case defines dirk or dagger as a fixed bladed knife or a folding knife in an open and locked condition that is "readily available for use as a stabbing weapon." Remember, as the article says, folding knives in the paocket are legal, as they are not "readily available," and all unconcealed weapons are legal, even if a dirk or dagger, as long as it is unconcealed, or in a scabbard or sheath.

So get yourself a good short sword and you're all set! (Swords are damned difficult to conceal.)

[louva]

Personally I prefer a Saber.

[Aurelius]

Originally Posted by louva

Personally I prefer a Saber.

Nah, they get caught in the narrow aisles at WallyWorld when your're there buying ammo! A nice gladius hangs straight up and down, is easy to draw quickly, and is absolutely devastating at short range.