Ohio fixed length knife law

[bladetrilogy]

I searched and couldn't find anything about fixed blade laws. I seen something about switchblades on wikipedia but wasn't sure if it was the same for fixed blades or even correct. They said switchblades are legal in Ohio and only illegal to carry if the blade is over 6 inches. So is it the same for fixed? If not what is it?

Thanks

 

[Chewy1]

If you read the code, there's nothing in it about length or fixed vs folder...at the state level. The problem comes from the local cities. For example, Akron has a length limit and I've learned that fixed are frowned upon, being seen as weapons...which is what you are trying to avoid.

I found a lot of good info scouring the concealed carry sites. CCW in Google should get you those.

Oh, and here's something to remember, just because you know the law doesn't mean that the office arresting you does. Ohio laws are very vague, and you might get arrested just so that the district attorney can sort it all out...or your own lawyer at your own expense. It is risky to carry what a lot of people call a weapon. (I had an LE say that nobody anywhere except LEs should carry any blade longer than 2 inches...in AMERICA!!)

Enjoy your hobby, but keep your nose clean...that's what I do.

(Not a lawyer, and don't claim to be giving legal advice...blah, blah, blah)

 

[bladetrilogy]

Thanks! I had always heard that Ohio law states any blade over 5 inches is a weapon. Don't remember where I first heard it but apparently they were wrong.