Is the Ka-Bar Mark 1 legal in Connecticut?

JDX

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Recently, I bought a Ka-Bar Mark 1 partially serrated knife to be used when camping, hiking, backpacking etc. I would like to know the restrictions and laws that have to do with this fixed blade knife, I already read the law, but it was confusing to me.

I would prefer an LEO answer the question, but doesn't matter
 
Under the law, dangerous weapons are (1) dirk knives, (2) switch knives, (3) stilettos, (4) any knife that has an automatic spring release device that releases a blade from the handle longer than one and one-half inches, and (5) any knife that has a blade with an edged portion four inches or longer.

Illegally carrying a dangerous weapon on one's person is punishable by a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to three years, or both (CGS § 53-206(a)). Illegally carrying it in a vehicle is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or both (CGS § 29-38).

Exceptions include..

Peace officers pursuing their official duties may carry any of the knives, and the following people may carry knives with a four-inch or longer, edged blade in the circumstances specified:
1. armed forces members, including guard members and reservists, while on or going to and from duty;
2. members of military organizations when on parade or going to or coming from a place of assembly;
3. anyone transporting them as merchandise or for display at an authorized gun or knife show;
4. anyone transporting them concealed while lawfully removing their household effects from one place or residence to another;
5. anyone transporting them from his or her residence or business place for repairs or retrieving them after they have been repaired;
6. hunting, fishing, or trapping licensees for lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping; and
7. anyone participating in an authorized historic reenactment (CGS § 53-206(b)).

Please note that I'm just passing on information off of several websites. Also keep in mind that different townships also have different restrictions.

Two sources:
Source 1
Source 2
 
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