how many blades do u carry?

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wo0dy213

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sorry if this has done before but I was just wondering :confused:what and how many baldes we carry around here and if theres a law in CA. that says how many u can carry. As far as Iam consernd there is not but Im not to shure. Well as for what I carry on the regular basis is my CRK seb. and the Benchmade rukus and when IM at work I also carry a leatherman charge.
 
I can't say I pay much attention to knife laws outside of Texas, but I have never heard of any states limiting the number of blades one could legally have on their person. That said (and as I just mentioned in another thread) I believe that perception of intent is just as important as observing state law. Obviously, the more knives on your person, the less likely the "I use it at work" or a similar reasoning is going to hold water.

As for me? I typically carry four blades on my person.
1) Benchmade MiniGrip. Clip removed and left in keys pocket as my go-to knife.
2) Random beater knife. Something I'm not afraid to use hard as needed.
3) Leatherman Original. Blade never used if I can help it and kept razor sharp.
4) SwissTech "Utilikey", kept on keyring. Less for the blade and more for a backup to the Leatherman's screwdriver combo.

Since I purchased a KaBar/Becker BK11 almost a month ago, I have opted to wear it neck carry instead of the usual beater knife just about every day.
It wouldn't do me any favors in the perception department, but I just can't help it... it is a very enjoyable knife to carry! :thumbup:
 
I guess I'm the same way, as far as not paying much attention to the knife laws. I don't know for sure if what I carry is legal or illegal. What I do know is that I stay on the right side of the law and have never been in any type of trouble. I carry two knives all the time. One, I'm sure this can't be illegal, is a Case Barlow. The other, and I don't know about legal/illegal lengths, is a large tactical, don't really like that word, style knife, today a ZT 0500MUDD. Rarely, I add a third knife that would be in a coat pocket. I do this sometimes if I'm planning on showing it to someone.
 
I've never heard of any state setting down a limit on the number of knives one can carry in statutory law. It makes little sense. And California has no such law in statute

However, it can fall into a perception issue, especially perception of intent. This is based on the totality of circumstances and your particular load out.

Example 1:
A cutlery salesman carrying a large box of his merchandise, with dozens of knives of all kinds. Unlikely anybody will give him a hard time.

Example 2:
A chef with his prized blades in their case on his way to work. Again, not a problem.

Example 3:
A guy at 2:00 am downtown in a black sweater and watchcap with an arsenal of throwing knives arranged around his belt. Unless he's being filmed for a movie, yeah...we're gonna have a problem there, buddy.

As for me, when I'm at work (where I must comply with 2.5" limit for Fed property):
1: Boker Wharcom - my goto one-hander for most cutting tasks
2. Leatherman Micra - lots of tools, though the blade is rarely used.
3. SwissTech Utilikey - Never leaves my keychain unless required (such as court houses)
4. Original SwissCard - never leave my wallet uness required.
 
I've perused the CA code a couple times, but have never seen anything limiting the actual number of knives you can carry.

As for myself, I carry anywhere between 1 and 3 knives. I'll always have at least a Barlow or a Stockman on me. Other times, I'll pair the two up, or mix and match with a PacSalt, a Sak Tinker, or a Buck Stockman (which may be retired here soon since I just picked up a Case Stockman that I like better).

A third knife is rare, but I will sometimes carry my Charge TTi as well. It'll go on belt if I want to carry it in conjunction with the other two knives, but will more often than not replace one of them because of weight issues.
 
I usually carry just one. Infrequently, I will carry two.

There shouldn't be any limit on how many you can carry, but do you really need 14 knives just to go to the Piggly Wiggly store?
 
don't know anything about CA law, except i never want to be subjected to it :-) that place is strictly a layover for me.

i only carry one knife, unless the little tiny Spyderco kechain counts. it's prolly1.5" open.

between the fullsize 1911, the flashlight, the pocket PC, and the Nimravus, i'm out of space. i'm not a big guy lol
 
I have actually done a great deal of research into different states laws pertaining to bladed weapons, and as said above, it is all about perception of use.

All states allow exemptions for use. All states (that I have seen) also say in every law that it is very clearly about perception of use, and nearly every law states "with the intent of using it against your fellow man".

This being said. Even if you know you are legally in the right, that does not stop police officers or even ADA's or SDA's from prosecuting you and making your life hell in court.

What many people fail to realize is that even though your particular cause may be able to be won in court, that doesn't mean that a ADA (District attorney) or SDA (state attorney) will not try to make a name by challenging it.

Laws are created by precedents, not by the law on record, meaning they are always changing based on the circumstance.

Yes you may be in the right, but do you you want to have to hire a lawyer and spend 5 years in court?

I myself carry 2 knives on me at all times, even outside the states, as I would rather defend myself in court and feel safe on the streets than rely on the cops.

Again, it all goes to perception of use.

All knives you carry on your persons (in my opinion, and remember, you will have to convince 12 people (or not maybe) that you are carrying this knife not with the anticipation of using it against others) should be also easily considered a utilitarian knife.

Just remember, how easy is it going to be to convince a jury of your peers (most likely people that are not knife/weapon understanding people) that you are not carrying this knife with the intention of using it against others.

This is why you shouldn't in my opinion carry overly cool looking knives or tactical looking knives for defence purposes.
 
Carry them in a softcase or a hardcase like a Pelican and you can carry 100's of blade on you and NEVER have issues.

"why do you have so many knives?"

i'm a collector and user of edged tools in a wilderness setting and for work. I'm n my way to a collectors meeting, if your interested in seeing custom and production edged tools, here is the address...."

its all in the presentation. Of course being respectably dressed and mannered goes a LONG way, if you look like a hoody wearing yong adult, expect problems. Us older guys get treated differently....
 
On an average day , I shlep a SAK of some kind ( Huntsman or Farmer ) , a Vic. Spirit multitool , a Vic. Classic on my keys , and a Strider PT . Pretty well covers all bases , not much that array won't handle .

Chris
 
EDC - home and office - SAK Huntsman

Archery Range - fixed blade beater to dig arrows out of stumps, honing rod, flashlight and file in a pocket pouch, SAK Huntsman in pocket

Woods Walking - SAK Huntsman and fire steel in pocket, gerber belt ax and beater knife with honing rod and flashlight in a pocket pouch, fiskars pruning saw clipped to pocket pouch, Buck 110 for show.

Thinking about - Woodsman's Pal ...
 
Anywhere from 1 (or 0 in very rare cases, like flying) to 5 depending on what I'm doing.

I have a Victorinox Manager on my house keys, so if I'm out of the house, that's with me (99% of the time). Then I usually carry a full size Swiss Army Knife of some description (for the odd jobs where a knife isn't enough; which one I carry just depends on what best fits my clothing or anticipated 'work load'), along with a Spyderco UKPK or Tenacious or a small fixed blade (locking folders/fixed blades going to/from work only; UKPK most other times, although if I'm using public transport or visiting a large city I won't bother with a dedicated knife and will just use the SAK blade). Then there's a Victorinox Rally on my car keys, so if I'm driving that's another blade, and I keep a Victorinox SwissTool in a bag that comes with me just about everywhere (usually stays in the car/hotel/house or whatever so I don't actually have to carry it, but it's never far away).
 
I EDC 3 blades--a Case swayback jack, a RAT Izula, and either a Spyderco zdp delica or a Benchmade 530.
 
Two folders and a fixed blade. If a social situation arises, sometimes I take the fixed blade off the belt for the time being.
 
I normally try for at least one, mostly two, and possibly three.

I like to carry either my Paramilitary or Caly3/CF in my front right pocket. Easy to get to, easy to use, and not very scary.

In the rear right pocket I like to put a larger folder. Used to be my Military, currently it's a swap between a ZT302 and SMF.

If I every carry a third knife, it's either a little necker or another folder carried lefty. If I only carry one knife, it's is unquestionably the Military. :D
 
I usually carry two. Whatever I'm currently EDCing in my right front pocket and a Victorinox classic on my keys for small tasks.
 
Two, main blade (SOG Flash 2, CS Md Voyager, Spyderco Tenacious, etc.) and an SAK Compact.
 
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