Good edc blade for school

[McVeyMac]

Have you talked to any school admin or the SRO about carrying a knife? (And don't just say your friend does it). I ask because I find it extremely hard to believe you can't carry a freakin back pack but you can carry a knife in high school. You might not see a rule about it written but that doesn't mean you can't be detained, even arrested/charged with something, and just getting charged, wether or not it sticks (even if you are proven to be 100% not guilty) can ruins your life, and your to young to have your life ruined just to be able to carry a stupid knife to school.

Regardless of what the rules do or dont say you really need to do yourself and your parents (and their check book, cause even crappy lawyers arnt cheap) a huge solid and be 150% sure its cool. I don't know of a single high school anywhere that is ok with any size knife; even ones way out in the sticks and especially not one where you can't carry a back pack.

CK, I thought that weapon free school zones was a federal mandate that was adopted by all states. I could be wrong though. I live in a shall issue state, and I have to be very careful when I have to pick up my grandson and/or friends from school so as not to violate these extremely restrictive laws. And yes, any knife is defined as a weapon in this statute.

 

[sunandsteel]

Case Peanut.

 

[Ccnati]

CK, I thought that weapon free school zones was a federal mandate that was adopted by all states. I could be wrong though. I live in a shall issue state, and I have to be very careful when I have to pick up my grandson and/or friends from school so as not to violate these extremely restrictive laws. And yes, any knife is defined as a weapon in this statute.

All I know is my school had no specific rules, so I checked the county code if conduct, which cited a law (can't remember which one and I'm in a hurry so I won't look it up yet) that said (in the context of any public school campus) a knife was only a weapon if the blade was longer than 2.5". After that I emailed my principal who said it was ok, just to be mindful and careful when using it.

 

[mmarkh]

I would look at a Victorinox Swiss Army knife.

 

[skyhorse]

I emailed the principal, who said it was ok.

I would print out copies of the Emails and keep them in a safe place.

 

[22-rimfire]

Picked up a Cold Steel Tuff Lite the other day. Take a look at it. It is a pretty nice knife for ~$30. I started to carry it as an EDC almost immediately and that takes some encouragement since I am quite comfortable with my regular edc's. I'm impressed with it. Not a "fighter" and you don't want a "fighter" in school even if you are allowed to carry a knife.

There are some very small Spyderco folders that are good. Vic SAKs are always good.

No knives of any kind allowed to be carried in high school in my area.

 

[HappyDaddy]

Looks like the size limit is 2". I'd agree with the idea of keeping a printed copy of the email from your Principal.

http://statutes.laws.com/georgia/title-16/chapter-11/article-4/part-3/16-11-127-1

 

[22-rimfire]

Where exactly does it say 2"? The Tuff Lite has a cutting length of 2", but measures about 2.5" from the handle to the point.

 

[Noxious Fumes]

Definitely go with Spyderco.... Plenty of small, quality blades at different prices...... Also.... Follow Skyhorse's advice....

 

[Franciscomv]

Short rant: All these rules in public buildings (schools, and so on) just make me sad.

Back on topic. I think you'll be better off with a non-locking folder that looks nice. Case has several great models in CV that offer a lot of utility in a very compact package, like the Texas Jack, Swayback Jack or Penknife. I like them better than the Peanut. A Sodbuster Jr., if the blade length is legal, would be cool too or even a Congress (nothing beats a sheepfoot blade when it comes to keeping a low profile).

Swiss Army Knives are another great option. The extra tools will come in handy (scissors, etc.) and people tend to react well to them in any environment. Something like a Victorinox Executive would fit the bill, it's larger than the tiny 58mm line (Classic, Rambler) and still smaller than the regular SAKs like the Huntsman or Climber. Besides the main blade you get scissors, a weird orange peeler that I use for clam packs, a couple of screwdrivers, etc. Really neat package.

You could also go with one of the small Leatherman tools: Squirt, Micra, Style CS. The blades on those are tiny, but still useful and the extra tools are always good to have.

 

[HappyDaddy]

Where exactly does it say 2"? The Tuff Lite has a cutting length of 2", but measures about 2.5" from the handle to the point.

In the definition of "Weapon." More precisely, it says "two or more inches..." So, to be legal, the blade has to be less than 2" in length.

 

[ninjarabbi]

If you can definitely have a blade then I'd say a leatherman Squirt. A SAK classic is great but the blade is kinda weak and awkwardly positioned near the key ring. Its too bad they don't make a SAK that only has the smaller pen blade for instances like this or on an air plane.

 

[300Six]

Can't go wrong with a SAK. They have universal recognition for being useful (as opposed to being known as weapons) and you can always hang a key or two, or small flashlight on the ring and call it a 'key chain'.

 

[22-rimfire]

I think that the activities of "the few" cause great harm in terms of freedom and responsible use or availability of tools whether it be in a school, walking down the street, or where you work. Where has common sense gone?

 

[JPR984]

I was a little thrown as well when you said you can't carry a backpack, my high school even grade school from a long time ago even went through periods where they were against backpacks, so I was immediately thinking you were a high school student. No problem with younger knife guys but I would never risk having a knife in high school SO SO SO many stories of kids being expelled and arrested for having the tiniest of blades. That being said. if you really did ask the principle (I would also suggest you take the knife and show it to the principle for final confirmation once you have it) I would suggest a multitool such as the SAK would be my first choice in that setting.

 

[Cereal_killer]

All I know is my school had no specific rules, so I checked the county code if conduct, which cited a law (can't remember which one and I'm in a hurry so I won't look it up yet) that said (in the context of any public school campus) a knife was only a weapon if the blade was longer than 2.5". After that I emailed my principal who said it was ok, just to be mindful and careful when using it.

Are you not in the US? Does your school not have "drug free, Weapons free zone" signs posted?

As mentioned by McVey the GFSZA (gun free school zone act) of 1990 is a federal mandate (USC 18 §992 (c-q)) and it's to long to read threw the text to see it it also mentions knives but that could be why you see no county / city / state laws, there is no need to make local laws when a US law covers something.

Just because your principle said its cool doesn't mean much, (s)he's not the one that can arrest you when your found with a knife, getting suspended is one thing, you need to verify it with the SRO (school resource officer) or even better obtain legal advice.

I stand by my position...

 

[Lee D]

Just because your principle said its cool doesn't mean much, (s)he's not the one that can arrest you when your found with a knife, getting suspended is one thing, you need to verify it with the SRO (school resource officer) or even better obtain legal advice.

I stand by my position...

its a sad world our kids are growing up in :thumbdn:

 

[Cereal_killer]

Hey kid I'm not trying to be hard on you, just trying to be thorough. If you'll post what state/county/city/school district your in I'll be able to look up and site specific's. I'm sitting here with my wife and she's also looking up laws, if it turns out to be legal I'll be the first to tell you.

 

[officer196]

Are you not in the US? Does your school not have "drug free, Weapons free zone" signs posted?

As mentioned by McVey the GFSZA (gun free school zone act) of 1990 is a federal mandate (USC 18 §992 (c-q)) and it's to long to read threw the text to see it it also mentions knives but that could be why you see no county / city / state laws, there is no need to make local laws when a US law covers something.

Just because your principle said its cool doesn't mean much, (s)he's not the one that can arrest you when your found with a knife, getting suspended is one thing, you need to verify it with the SRO (school resource officer) or even better obtain legal advice.

I stand by my position...

Long time lurker here. Normally I don't weigh in but this seems like a good one.

The gun free school zone acts of 1990 only specifically deal with the carrying of firearms, not knives. This leaves state and local laws. Now according to the OP, this is covered and he has also checked with his principal, so I think we're good on all levels. My suggestion to the OP would save the emails from the principal and keep a copy of the statues you located.

Although I understand and respect your position and apprehension Cereal Killer, it's invalid.

My experience: Certified Texas Peace Officer, assigned to a college campus.

 

[Cereal_killer]

Long time lurker here. Normally I don't weigh in but this seems like a good one...

...Although I understand and respect your position and apprehension Cereal Killer, it's invalid.

My experience: Certified Texas Peace Officer, assigned to a college campus.

Hello sir, I just want to be the fist to welcome you to BFC and to say I have no hard feelings in the least. I respect your position as a peace officer and your more than welcome to disagree with me, that's the beauty of this wonderful country.

I understand what your saying, I did read more into the GFSZA and I also see the only federal knife laws are on "switch blades/ballistic knives" and the transportation of them (and knives on airlines). I was only trying to say that the reason you may not find a local/state law [about anything] is because a higher level covers that topic and there's no reason for redundancy.

Again thank you for your work as a LEO, welcome to our home and no hard feelings. Trust me I would never try to talk anyone out of carrying a knife, this is bladeforums afterall, just trying to urge the kid to be as absolutely thorough as possible to protect himself.

I will say that when my kids reach high school they will not be the ones doing the research/making the decisions as to wether or not they can carry a knife of any size in school, that will be my wife and I making the decision based on what we find, since afterall we're the ones that would be footing any legal defense bills.