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Permalink Reply by Anthony Manansala on December 20, 2010 at 8:09pm

The maximum folder length one can carry legally is most likely dependent on state and/or local laws.

 

http://www.donath.org/Rants/StateKnifeLaws/

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Permalink Reply by Frank Loureiro on December 20, 2010 at 11:22pm

Thank you I will go to that web site .I have seen some folks carry some big folders.

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Permalink Reply by John R. Malmo on December 20, 2010 at 9:23pm

As Anthony noted, blade length will be determined by local legislation - if the individual wishes to comply.

 

Thankfully, Arkansas legislators finally got the message that in Arkansas carrying a knife does not make you a criminal.  Our new laws make it so that we can carry any length of knife as it is no longer a primary offense to carry anything with a blade length over 3 1/4 inches.

 

However, knife legislation is always framed to indicate what length of knife you can carry for utility purposes.  In the United States if you are carrying a knife for the purpose of "self-defense," you are going to be seen as in the wrong...

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Permalink Reply by Bill on December 20, 2010 at 11:39pm

I have a rekat sifu which has almost a 6.5 inch blade..  It has a low profile clip so the tip of it just barely clears the top of the pocket.. When you open it, it is over 12 inches in length..

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Permalink Reply by Black Swan Tactical on December 21, 2010 at 9:57am

The legal length varies by city and state, and the fact is that as soon as it is deployed, unless the circumstances warrant the knife 110% you will be charged with aggravated assault or attempted murder.

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Permalink Reply by Master Ron England on December 21, 2010 at 5:30pm

I urge everyone that carries a knife for work, protection or just because you want to should check out AKTI (American Knife & Tool Institute). They are a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting American citizens rights to carry a knife.
"Walk Softly and Carry a Sharp Blade".

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Permalink Reply by John R. Malmo on December 21, 2010 at 6:21pm

The link for the AKTI is:

 

http://www.akti.org/

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