dirk/dagger double edge??

[Knyfeguy]

recently began collecting and with the possiblity of some open carry, i familiarized myself with CALI knife laws. correct me if i'm wrong...#1 NO size limitation on open carry fixed blade as long as NO part of it's concealed (always insuring shirt does not fall down over it) and #2 there is NO law against double edge blade. The laws specifies NOWHERE against double edge. It speaks to dirk/dagger as a bladed instrument READILY availabe and capable of inflicting severe bodily injury. Am i correct. i understand that some LEO's may attempt to detain/arrest or confisicate my piece. Would i not prevail in a court of law. PLEASE INFORM. Next question i am interested in a little skinner type defense blade the handle has finger hole for your index finger and little finger (insuring grip and prevent loss of blade) my question is this..do the fingers thru those two hole constitute brass knuckle THAT ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN HERE IN CALI??

 

[joe-bob]

While daggers are generally accepted to be double-edged, that does not mean that all double-edged knives are daggers.....in the real world.

Law enforcement doesn't operate that way; however, and will most likely call any and all double-edged knives daggers.....whether it's true or not. For example, Ka-Bar USMC knives used to come from the factory with a sharped swedge on the clip portion of the blade. Now, in the real world only an absolute idiot would call that knife a dagger.

 

[TOM1960]

While daggers are generally accepted to be double-edged, that does not mean that all double-edged knives are daggers.....in the real world.

Law enforcement doesn't operate that way; however, and will most likely call any and all double-edged knives daggers.....whether it's true or not. For example, Ka-Bar USMC knives used to come from the factory with a sharped swedge on the clip portion of the blade. Now, in the real world only an absolute idiot would call that knife a dagger.

The sharpened back portion of the blade near the tip, or "swedge" if you will, was designed for the "back cut" in knife fighting. Basically, you get inside of your opponent's guard with a low thrust, then whip the knife upward, cutting the bottom of your opponent's wrist with the sharpened back edge. This was the classic Bowie design and is used on the Ka-Bar. Although an outstanding knife, the Ka-Bar, like all Bowies, are likely to be considered weapons rather than tools by criminal courts.