necker in california

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anyone know what the law on kncek knives is in california, i have one and cary it on occation, i know im not supposed to but what would happen if say i was searched legally/illegally? i keep a low profile and i dont cause any trouble so im not too woried about being searched, but what if i am and a custom neck knife turns up?:confused:
 
yea, but i generally keep it under my shirt or sweater, carrying a knife exposed like that draws too much attention, my quandry is to what penelties are there
 
A fixed blade neck knife is considered a "dirk or dagger" per PC 12020, which means it's illegal to conceal. But I believe 12020 is a wobbler, it can be prosecuted as a felony or a misdemeanor. How they decide, and what the penalties would be for each, I don't know. Do you know where the "3 years $5,000 fine" figure comes from?
 
It doesn't just SEEM extreme. I hope that the only person that they put away for 3 long years for carrying a neck knife is the bastard that they caught mugging someone with it. If good law-abiding knifeknuts really get sent away for 3 just because they wear SPOTs and LaGriffes under their shirts, then it is indeed a sad day for small blades and the people that love them.
 
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