My knife is about 2.5 inches long and I want to carry it on my waist for emergencys and self defense . Is it illegal ?Is it illgeal to have your shirt cover the holder on my belt? Oh by the way my knife is just a knife, its not a multi tool its just one blade that locks when you open it and you have to push a metal thing to fold it back. Is it ok?
No it is not illegal to own one, no matter the length, and you CAN carry it on your body concealed. It's just a pocketknife (we call the ones with just a blade "penknives" over here in MD).
Switchblades and butterfly knifes are the only ones restricted by length (less than 2 inches). Sheath knives are not legal to carry concealed.
I have provided links to the California state government website as proof. The statute even says that one-handed knives that use a thumb-stud are legal.
Don't ever let anybody tell you the "bigger than the palm of your hand." Just say to them "Oh really, numbnuts? Bigger than Shaq's hand or an infant's hand?"
Knives are very useful to carry around, but NOT FOR SELF-DEFENSE! Why? Knife wounds are often not felt immediately, and even if fatal later, will not stop a person attacking now. They may die, but they could kill you in the interval. Use pepper spray or some kind of impact weapon.
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