Knives in Alabama ?

Matt Shade

Matt Shade

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Hey guys, I'm planning on going to gulf shores alabama for a week with some friends, provided I get done with all the hay and straw baling and horse training I'm trying to get done right now.We'll be staying in a condo thats right on the beach I think.
Anyhow, what would be good knives to take? Would my normal carry of an ATS55 delica and a gerber 600 series multi lock be alright? I'm not familiar with knife laws down there. We'll be driving so airports don't matter, I just don't want to be carrying something illegal without knowing it.
Will the delica be allright on blade length and everything or do I need to hurry up and finish the slightly smaller lockback I'm making right now?
I doubt I'll have the knife out on the beach, should I bring somethin to wipe it down with anyway?
Thanks a lot.

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It'll feel better when it stops hurting.
 
I have a beach house down near Destin and one thing is for sure, if your knife blade is going to rust, it will rust at the coast! I used to carry a Cold Steel Voyager and it will not rust unless exposed to salty air for sufficient time. The air is very humid in the summer. If you drop it in ocean water quickly wipe it off. The blade will rust, but it will come off with an oily rag. Follow these instructions and you should have a maintainence free trip.
 
Forgot to tell you about blade length. You could have a Battle Mistress hidden under your shirt and the cops in my area would not care. Realisticly, you can have just about any blade length you desire. A Vaquero Grande isn't even pushing it. I am sure there are laws, but nobody in my area adheres to them, including the cops.
 
Matt,
Just leave your 11" kitchen knives at home and it sounds like you will be just fine
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Have fun on your trip.

Alabama - 13A-11-50: (prohibits carrying concealed) a bowie
knife or knife or instrument of like kind or description.
Alabama Case Law:
- A "butcher's knife" 11 inches long overall is a knife "of like kind or description" as a bowie knife (1897).
- "A 'bowie knife' ordinarily designates a long knife shaped like a dagger, but having only one edge, and does not include a knife which opens and shuts and is not too large to be carried in a trouser's pocket..." (1985)
- "'Lock-blade'" knife not included... within the statutory prohibition." (1985) http://www.knife-expert.com

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Thanks Guys.
Thats kind of funny on the law, an 11" kitchen or bowie knife is illegal to carry concealed. But because a Sifu opens and closes its perfectly legal with an OAL of 12"
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Makes perfect sense to me, but I'm surprised the sheeple haven't jumped on this one like a pack of dogs on a 3 ledgged cat. If that means theres no sheeple in Alabama then this vacation will realy be fun.

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It'll feel better when it stops hurting.
 
Possibly Gulf Shores or Orange Beach may have municipal ordinances on knives, such as max blade length.The only way I know of to make sure is to ask the City Attorney of each city. That having been said, folks in Alabama just don't get too excited over what you choose to carry as long as you behave reasonably well. This goes for LEO's also, in my experience.Have a great time. GS is my favorite beach place on earth.Great Food!

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"Always just one knife short of perfection!"
 
I live in Alabama and swim in the Gulf from time to time with a Delica and/or Endura clipped to the waistband of my swimsuit. I recommend that you use Marine Tuf-Cloth on the blade and Tuf-Glide in the pivot area prior to entry into the water. When you get out of the water, rinse the knife in fresh water, immediately if possible, and when you get a chance blast the pivot with WD-40 to displace whatever moisture is left in there.
My knives have stayed rust-free using this treatment.

David Rock

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AKTI Member # A000846
Stop when you get to bone.
 
You'd best learn yerself to say y'all real quick pardner...

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Brandon

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xray,

Top Ten Reasons to Swim with a Knife

10. To test the corrosion resistance properties of blades and knife care products such as Tuf-Cloth

9. To free hapless marine animals from those plastic things that hold six packs together.

8. So I won't be without a knife on the way home if someone steals my pants while I'm in the water.

7. To maim anyone who tries to kick over my sand castle.

6. In case I get swept out to sea and have to begin a new civilazation on a remote island.

5. Ballast.

4. So if someone offers me half of a sandwich I'll have something to cut it with.

3. Wouldn't you feel stupid if you got dragged out to sea because your hair got caught in a boat propeller and you didn't have a knife?

2. To filet mermaids who are past their prime.

1. Because the water is deep and it beats walking.



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AKTI Member # A000846
Stop when you get to bone.
 
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