i am 18 years old, and i am wondering if this knife is legal to have on my person in public in the state of California. specifically Los Angeles ^^
http://cgi.ebay.com/Spring-Assisted-Open-Black-Blade-Folding-Pocket-Knife-/150515777034?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item230b707e0a
It appears legal.
Under California Law (Penal Code 653k) a knife with a blade over 2 inches must have a "bias towards closure" in order to not be considered a switchblade.
A bias towards closure means that as you close it, the blade gets "sucked into the grip." From that point, it wants to stay closed. Even knives that can be snapped open aren't necessarily considered switchblades but they are getting closer to the line.
Note that current knife ordinances in some cities and counties (LA for one) are more restrictive than state law. They mostly deal with open carrying blades of a certain length. However, these are not commonly applied and may not even be valid.
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