Push Dagger In New York? Even To Have It As Checked Luggage?

[Wolfeye]

Hello, everyone. I found a good deal on a Cold Steel Push Dagger that I want to add to my collection & maybe take to Europe with me (Czechia & other knife-friendly places). If I get it & HAVE it in New York, is that an issue? Supposing I had it in my luggage & was trying to get it as checked baggage for traveling? Hos does one even do that without getting into all kinds of "Oh my God- he was trying to get the weapon past security!" type of things?

Knife laws are total bullshit- it's a question of what you DO with them that would be the issue & if there's at least an easy presumption that someone has a blade on them, it hedges against attacks. So many times, cops outright murder someone with a firearm & kill bystanders when they shoot, but a person with a dagger on them is a "bad guy" & a "menace"? Nonsense! I've carried a knife on me for years & didn't go on a stabbing spree- if someone did, I could at least make an easier attempt against them where I'm not going to be as likely to get mangled-up or killed. Same with a shooting spree. I'm betting none of these people had guns, of course- but not even knives to rush them with?

 

[slight]

Just put it in your CHECKED baggage. If it is in your carry on luggage you could experience some unpleasantness.

You will not have access to your checked baggage until you arrive at your destination. Having a knife, or gun for that matter, in your checked baggage is not trying to "sneak it past security." I have flown internationaly with knives in my checked baggage with no problems.

I would suggest attaching your important items to something bulky and the inside of your bag. Essentially make it difficult for someone to open your bag and quickly grab something. Zip ties and cheap cable locks securing valuables and electronics will help keep people honest.

I do not know of the legality of such a knife in NY. But I suspect that if you keep quiet, a knife in a box inside a bag is not something anybody is worried about.

 

[DrFish]

Just put it in your CHECKED baggage. If it is in your carry on luggage you could experience some unpleasantness.

Should edit that to say "If it is in your carry on luggage you WILL experience some unpleasantness"