Carrying fixed blades in public.

I have to entirely agree with Calyth. It is not the fact that I care about people looking, but two factors apply. One is the size fo the knife, and I am yet to buy a small fixed blade, and two, the liberals who want no one to own or protect themselves. One would be almost crucified if they were caught in a fight or something while having a knife on them because it would be considered a "potentially dangerous weapon," i shudder to think what would happen if you had a fixed blade on you and something happened.


kershaw72787
 
Originally posted by scotjute
The Porcupine,
Illegal to wear fixed knife blades in Denmark? There must be some Vikings turning over in their graves about this.
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Scotjute: yeah, they are turning like fans! Seriously, it's legal to carry a fixed blade if it's for hunting, fishing, scout activities and such, but when being in a "place with public access" the knife has to come off!
I usually tell people I'm a lost boyscout if the ask me about the knife - heck, I'm only 36!:)

Bo
 
Originally posted by Rubber Ducky
So all you Vancouverites too afraid to wear your fixed blades, wear 'em because people here aren't going to say anything. They're legal and they're fun. So go for it.

Pierre
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Damn it Pierre....
Now I will have to buy a cool fixed blade to wear...;)

Gord
 
Originally posted by kershaw72787
the liberals who want no one to own or protect themselves. One would be almost crucified if they were caught in a fight or something while having a knife on them because it would be considered a "potentially dangerous weapon," i shudder to think what would happen if you had a fixed blade on you and something happened.


kershaw72787
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**** the liberals. I carry knives for utility, and I carry others for defense... but I carry just about any knife I think will work best for me, even if it snot perfectly legal. I generally just carry a knife that works for utility and if needed for defense, and the neck knife is purely for defense. The folder is just a folder, most everyone has them, so even if its a little over blade limit laws, shouldnt matter, and can be argued its a tool for work not a deadly weapon, but the neck knife isnt perfectly legal, its a dagger... But no alternative that I like or trust as well, so I carry it and dont worry about it.
Its a risk I'm willing to take, carrying the knives I feel I need to, without compromising.
If we let the liberals decide our lives for us... they freaking win... and its over for us.
DOnt let 'em push you around... as long as you are a responsible human being, with good intentions, should be albe to carry what you want... so I say do that.
Its sort of an act of civil disobediance against B.S. laws and regulations, if nothing else.:rolleyes:
 
I carry a Barry Dawson 3" fixed blade in a front pocket kydex sheath daily.I work in construction and live in a rural area.I don't get many looks.Once in a while carry something larger like a Greco companion. I get a few looks, but with my lifestyle most folks don't even notice.
William
 
I've found that I meet like minded people who are interested in the same things I am . They the spot the handle of a nice fixed blade and start asking questions. I've actually sold one knife right off my belt to a very nice German traveler. He made me an offer I couldn't refuse and I made a new friend.:D
 
I carried a Cold Steel Trailmaster on my belr for a while when I live in NYC.
No one ever said anything to me about it ....
 
I have decided that from this day forward I am going to carry a small fixed blade everywhere it is legal to do so. Maybe it will help in getting people to become more accustomed to seeing and being around knives.
 
I must sound like a real newbie asking this, but is it legal to carry a fixed blade in CA if its concealed in a backpack? Thanks.
 
I wonder if i carry a kukrhi knife(not cold steel one) or a cold steel san mai tanto (about 13 inches long one) if anyone will mind??
 
jjcoolay, you will always find people that will object to whatever kind of knife you carry. You have to decide if you are going to let that stop you from carrying the knives you like. I would carry a Khukri up to about 12". I don't like the CS Tanto so I wouldn't carry one for any reason.
 
BOK,
I consider *all* of Vancouver a "nice place to live", really. It ain't that bad. There are some problem areas, but compared to other places I've been to, it's pretty darn good here. I think you and I both know what Jo'burg is like, aieee...

Still, the Cecil and area ain't the best part of Vancouver by any stretch. Could be worse, could be much worse, but it could be a lot better too.

For the rest of you Vancouverites who don't wear fixed blades yet, good on some of ya for being willing to give it a try. For the still timid, try the CRKT F4, it's small and inintimidating.

Also to BOK, Ka-bar, now that's thinking!

Pierre
 
Originally posted by Rubber Ducky
Also to BOK, Ka-bar, now that's thinking!
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Ask jjcoolay, I'm thinking of wearing a BK7 if I can get my hands on one!
 
Originally posted by toast250
I carry a Barry Dawson 3" fixed blade in a front pocket kydex sheath daily.I work in construction and live in a rural area.I don't get many looks.Once in a while carry something larger like a Greco companion. I get a few looks, but with my lifestyle most folks don't even notice.
William
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Is the sheath configured to actually slip into your pocket? If it is, how'd you do that? I thought about that idea myself.
 
ploomer151:

In CA, fixed blades must be worn openly on the waist (although there is no restriction on length, double edges or other design aspects). Anywhere else (pockets, under a shirt on a neck chain, backpack) could be interpreted to be illegal. Also, individual cities and counties can pass additional restrictions.

There's been discussion with specific citations of the law that you can find if you search for "penal code", etc in BF.

miguel
 
I was wearing a small damascus neck knife this afternoon when I went out to run a quick errand (drive-through). My wife asked me to stop at the store, as long as I was going out. So, inspired by this thread, I decided not to bother switching to a folder. No one seemed to notice the knife, let alone give me any funny looks.
 
Boink, I can't post a pic,sorry. Barry makes them for his 3" trapper in 440c or ats34. The back of the sheath has a tongue about 1&3/4" long, folded backwards to form the clip,an elongated c shape.the top of the fold creates a hollow about 1/8"x3/16".Just big enough to grip the seam of the pocket on a pair of jeans.You could clip it on a boot too I suppose,but its made to grip the seam of the pocket. It's a cool design.It works very well.Not as secure as a belt sheath,but no problems here.The clip and 2" of the green micarta scales and exposed tang are all thats visable.I have to say again it's a great design ,Ive got two. William
 
inspired by this thread, I decided not to bother switching to a folder.
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I have been considering wearing my FB neck knives around Lynchburg (VA). My understanding of VA knife laws is that as long as it is not concealed it is legal. Is that your understanding?
 
Originally posted by lunumbra
Being a New Yorker, carrying a fixed blade is a little questionable...
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I'm a NYer myself and carrying a FB should not be questionable, at least as far as the law is concerned. Knives with a blade of < 4" are legal for carry provided that they ARE concealed, regardless of whether they are folders or FBs. In addition, knives >= 4" are legal if you are engaged in, or en route to or from, an activity where such knives might commonly be used (i.e., hunting, fishing, camping, etc.) It should go without saying, of course, that you are not carrying the knife as a weapon, but rather as a tool.
 
Originally posted by Brian C


I'm a NYer myself and carrying a FB should not be questionable, at least as far as the law is concerned. Knives with a blade of < 4" are legal for carry provided that they ARE concealed, regardless of whether they are folders or FBs. In addition, knives >= 4" are legal if you are engaged in, or en route to or from, an activity where such knives might commonly be used (i.e., hunting, fishing, camping, etc.) It should go without saying, of course, that you are not carrying the knife as a weapon, but rather as a tool.
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Where did you learn these rules? Is it written somewhere that someone can go and look-up? Hard to believe that less than 4" REQUIRES concealment in order to be legal .....
 
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