Double Sided Legal To Carry?

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cody1ee

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I just recently purchased the Cold Steel OSS.

Its double sided and about 8 inches long.

I carry it in a cqb sheath on my chest.

To my knowledge, all double sided knives were illegal to own. But I was told by a knife dealer and a sheriff that, that law was changed on the first of 2009.

My question is simply: Is this true? Can I carry this knife in public as long as it is not concealed?
 
Welcome to Bladeforums!

Knife laws are complex and irrational at best. They also vary wildly from one jurisdiction to another. Until you tell us where you are, no one has a clue what your laws might be.
 
Yep. Where I live daggers are legal to carry, although they're still not my cup of tea.
 
cody1ee said:
csstoreonline_2054_2807521


I just recently purchased the Cold Steel OSS.

Its double sided and about 8 inches long.

I carry it in a cqb sheath on my chest.

To my knowledge, all double sided knives were illegal to own. But I was told by a knife dealer and a sheriff that, that law was changed on the first of 2009.

My question is simply: Is this true? Can I carry this knife in public as long as it is not concealed?
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If you carry a FB in my state (Massachusetts), please be sure to choose a model with a single edge. While double-edged knives are legal to possess here, they are illegal to carry in public, concealed or otherwise. Violations are a felony. How one gets the double-edged knife from the cutlery dealer to their home without committing a felony is a gray area at best. I do not know of any MA case law addressing this. If I had to transport it home, I would definitely follow the FOPA model for firearms transport and keep it locked in a secure container or trunk, away from immediate access by driver or passenger. I would keep the receipt handy to show that it was just purchased and I would bring it straight home.
 
yea, it all depends on your state. in FL, it's legal to open carry any fixed blade. however, it still very possible to encounter problems due to cops who either don't understand the law or simply don't care about it.... it happens, alot, i'm not cop bashing.

ETA- good choice, btw, cool knife :-)
 
I failed to mention that I live in California.

I also failed to mention that I carry this knife with me just about everywhere (of course excluding: schools, post offices n such).

If anyone knows the penal code that says I can legally carry this: double edged 8 inch blade in a sheath that is visible on my chest... I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for the info!
 
The knife is clearly a "dirk or dagger" which is illegal to carry concealed. It is perfectly legal to own and always has been legal in CA. It is legal to carry in a sheath openly suspended from your waist.

There are certain areas where it is not legal to carry (schools and universities, jails, airport security, etc.). It may also be illegal to carry in any state, county, or city building or federal facility (post office, federal building).

Whether a chest sheath is "concealed" or not is a question of fact that can't be answered from the info posted. If the chest sheath is covered up in any way, there is a substantial risk of it being concealed.
 
As others have said, single or double edged fixed blades are legal to carry unconcealed in California. (Local laws vary, and may impose blade length limits.) That has been the law for many years, not something new for 2009. That said, I would never carry a fixed blade such as the OSS in any urban setting in California, its just asking to be hassled by the police, some of whom may be unclear on the law. YMMV

Best regards,

Argyll
 
cody1ee said:
I failed to mention that I live in California.

I also failed to mention that I carry this knife with me just about everywhere (of course excluding: schools, post offices n such).

If anyone knows the penal code that says I can legally carry this: double edged 8 inch blade in a sheath that is visible on my chest... I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for the info!
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the penal code you are looking for does not exist. exactly.

the number of edges on a knife has nothing to do with whether or not it is considered a dirk/dagger.

the only applicable section states a knife carried openly suspended from a belt sheath is not considered concealed. it does not address other forms of open carry, perhaps because there are simply too many options and variations.

remember, you must also be in compliance with city and county laws as well.
 
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