Clarification on concealed fixed blades in CA

Kaizen1

Kaizen1

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Hello People,

I've looked through the links for CA law and I've had trouble trying to find what I'm looking for. A couple of questions:

1) I haven't been able to find where it states that you can't conceal a fixed blade knife above 3". Can someone provide that?

2) Is it 3" and up or can I conceal a fixed blade that's 3" exactly?
 
ignoramus said:
Hello People,

I've looked through the links for CA law and I've had trouble trying to find what I'm looking for. A couple of questions:

1) I haven't been able to find where it states that you can't conceal a fixed blade knife above 3". Can someone provide that?

2) Is it 3" and up or can I conceal a fixed blade that's 3" exactly?
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You can't find it because it doesn't exist. There are no blade length limits in California (unless you are talking about local city ordinances as opposed to state law, or the special rules for school grounds.) The general prohibition on concealed fixed blade carry just describes the type of knife that can't be carried concealed, not the length. Now go search again.
 
Argyll said:
You can't find it because it doesn't exist. There are no blade length limits in California (unless you are talking about local city ordinances as opposed to state law, or the special rules for school grounds.) The general prohibition on concealed fixed blade carry just describes the type of knife that can't be carried concealed, not the length. Now go search again.
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So as long as it's not considered a dirk or a dagger, it doesn't matter how large the fixed blade is?
 
ignoramus said:
So as long as it's not considered a dirk or a dagger, it doesn't matter how large the fixed blade is?
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OK, lets clarify. You can generally carry any size or style fixed blade, including dirks and daggers unconcealed under state law (though I wouldn't necessarily advise it.) You may never carry a concealed dirk or dagger no matter how small (unless you don't care about the potential felony charge).

The problem is that unless your fixed blade can't readily be used as a stabbing instrument, or isn't capable of inflicting great bodily injury or death, it is considered a dirk or dagger.

Hence, my personal advice is not to carry concealed fixed blades. Of course your mileage may vary.

Best regards,

Argyll
 
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