Boot Knife

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Meyhem

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Hello all, I live in California and would like to purchase/carry the Columbia River AG Russell Sting One 6.85" Overall Black Boot Knife
And I was wondering if this would be illegal to carry concealed? Say I attached it to a belt and had my shirt over it or I did carry it in a boot. Would this be considered Illegal concealment? Thanks guys.
 
Yes. In the boot is definitely illegal, on the belt but covered by a shirt is pushing your luck if you're stopped.
 
check your laws re: double edged knives in CA. i know in mass they are specifically outlawed (distinguishing it from a dagger, whish is also verboten here) i'd say the boot is definately concealed, but i'm not lawyer.
 
Alright, So it would be better to just get a folder to carry in my pocket? The reason I wanted something with a sheath is because my last folder I used it and then I don't know if I missed my pocket or it fell out or what. But I lost it :( Thanks for the answers.
 
ca laws have a prohibition on dirks/daggers, but the definition of a dagger is not 'a double edged knife'. this is commonly misunderstood, dirk/dagger refers to any knife concealed and readily available as a stabbing weapon.

the only exception is to wear it suspended on a belt in plain view, not covered at all by clothing.

but be advised, most people, even cops, think a dagger is just a double edged knife.
 
Some states do have explicit laws concerning double-edged knives as well as "daggers" and "dirks", etc. I do not know Cal. law for sure but you may wanta check. Sorry for the late post.
WOOK
 
Further note:
Back in my badass days I thought it would be cool to carry a boot knife. Though I tried several, I could never balance comfort with easy access. Loose (in sheath) with the point down either in the sock or touching bottom next to the arch rubbed the anklebone and quickly got uncomfortable. Clipped to the boot itself was more comfortable but made an obvious bump which even the most unobservant LEO would (and did) see a mile away. Either carry method required bending over and pulling up the jeans leg above the boot top to draw the knife ultimately rendering its effectiveness as a self-defense weapon to be pretty poor.
I found a 110 on my belt was way more convenient.
 
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