Emerson La Griffe, Legal in California?

[hooeykablooey]

I'm a bit confused about the CA laws concerning the concealed carry of a fixed blade weapon. Is it legal to carry a short, fixed blade weapon that has a blade length shorter than three inches, such as the Emerson La Griffe, around one's neck without first aquiring a CCW?
Thanks.

 

[shootist16]

The best guide to California carry I have seen is:

http://www.ninehundred.com/~equalccw/knifelaw.html

I'll qoute Scott Dog from a previous thread:

"The general rule in California is that folding knives are not considered concealed weapons. Exception is made for gravity knives (balisongs) and knives that are spring loaded and can be opened by a button (only if the blade is greater than 2 inches in length). Speedsafe is legal because it has a thumbstud and requires effort to open the blade. Fixed blades must not be concealed no matter the blade size (a small neck knife under the shirt is a felony). The same goes for a folder that is in open position in your pocket. The laws vary by city and county. Behave in a reasonable manner and you will have no problems."

The thread can be viewed here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=215496&highlight=california


I hope this helps, and if you need any more info feel free to ask.

 

[HankS]

If you want a blade around your neck concealed, it's best to pick up a Spyderco Delica and one of Mike Sastre's neck sheaths for it. You do have to open it still, but it should print very much, if at all. If it does, just start doing more pushups!

Hank