I've contemplated switching to a blunt karambit trainer as a defensive implement. I like the idea of a karambit as a control tool, but dislike having the lacerating abilities of the knife coupled with it. Anyone know if this would be legal around IL, or in general across the 50 states? As far as I know, the worst case scenarios are that if you do end up in court, they may try to rule the ring as some sort of knuckle, and when deployed in defense, it does initially appear as a full on sharpened "exotic blade", which may cause others to act against you in good faith.
Besides that I can't think of much reason why they would be illegal; I would imagine your average LEO wouldn't be too happy seeing it initially, but may give you a pass when he/she realizes it's totally blunt and you have some idea of what you're actually carrying around.
Besides that I can't think of much reason why they would be illegal; I would imagine your average LEO wouldn't be too happy seeing it initially, but may give you a pass when he/she realizes it's totally blunt and you have some idea of what you're actually carrying around.