Legal knife blade length

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cutler686

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Does anyone know or have any experience with the Legal knife blade length in Wisconsin?

I carry a Manix and wile reviewing WI law I cant find anything regarding length...:confused:
 
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Bernard Levine's website has a section with the laws listed state-by-state. Perhaps you can find what you're looking for there?
 
Bob W said:
Bernard Levine's website has a section with the laws listed state-by-state. Perhaps you can find what you're looking for there?
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thanks, however this was the fist site that i really checked and it talks nothing in regards to length
 
I just checked the Wisconsin laws. I think you're OK as far as length, but if the Manix can be wrist-flicked open, that could be an issue.
...by gravity or by a thrust or movement is guilty...
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Wisconsin Statutes Annotated 941.24. Possession of switchblade knife

(1) Whoever manufactures, sells or offers to sell, transports, purchases, possesses or goes armed with any knife having a blade which opens by pressing a button, spring or other device in the handle or by gravity or by a thrust or movement is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Within 30 days after April 16, 1959, such knives shall be surrendered to any peace officer.

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Possession of balisong or butterfly knives is prohibited by W.S.A. § 941.24, since their blades open by a thrust or movement. Op.Atty.Gen. 21-87, April 15, 1987.

There is no restriction on blade length in Wisconsin. Switchblades and balisongs appear to be the only restricted blades.
 
I can't think of a folder that can't open by "thurst or movement"...that is some really bad wording in my opinion.......any folder would be illegal if the officer is so inclined to arrest you....
 
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