Daggers

[oteyj]

In many of the laws I have researched, the law prohibits "daggers." This part of the law however is a little foggy. Does a dagger constitute a double edged knife?

Thanks.

 

[txmoonwolf]

Yes. For the most part, a dagger is synonymous with double-edged knife. In Texas, this can include a sharpen swedge. I've seen case law where a Bowie under 5.5 inches (Tx limit) had a sharpened swedge, and it was ruled legal as the swedge was not more than 1 inch long. However, most LEOs don't know the finer points of knife laws, so expect to have any knife with both edges sharpened to be confiscated or ticketed, if not arrested if its a boring night.Unless you're carrying a copy of your state's weapons laws, don't try arguing with a cop when he stops you and doesn't like you because of the knife you're carrying.
http://www.utsystem.edu/pol/weapons.html
I personally refrain from carrying double-edged knives anyway. I can't push on the back of the blade when carving.

Matt in Texas

 

[oteyj]

Thanks for the info txmoonwolf, you cleared things up.

 

[Rex G]

Long, pointed objects intended for stabbing can also fall under the dagger definition, especially such items as stilettos, which have a point but no edge.