SAK carry in NYC

[MH13750]

Sorry if this post seems redundant. Has anyone become aware of any arrests involving non-locking,sub-4 inch folding knives in NYC? This would cover the majority of SAK's with the exception of course of the locking types. And as for locking SAK's that are sub-4inch and carried concealed as per NYC ordinance, has anyone heard of any arrests? I figure the One-Handed Trekker is likely considered a gravity knife by NYC rules, but most others would be very difficult to open one handed. Just wanted to get some feedback on this and to avoid any chance of legal problems in case SAKs are somehow/some crazy way considered illegal. Thanks

 

[Esav Benyamin]

I haven't heard of any problems with small non-locking knives.

 

[GarageBoy]

The only weird thing is whether or not they consider the click on the UKPK, etc a "lock"

 

[MH13750]

What is the click you refer to?

 

[carrot]

The UKPK almost sounds as if it is locking when you open it.

 

[MH13750]

I would think as long as it can't lock open it can't be considered a gravity knife by any interpretation of the law. This click must be like a heavy detent? If so I wonder if it could be interpreted in some way as a lock.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

A lock is a lock. Unlike a lock, a heavy backspring isn't a mechanism that has to be released before you can close the blade. You just fold it back up.

 

[mp510]

I recently had the oppertunity to examine the Spyderco DKPK (Denmark Pen Knife) in the passaround forum, which is a slipjoint like the UK Pen Knife, the difference being a more decorative opening hole than the UKPK's larger, more traditional opening hole. I have to say that I would have no problem carrying one (concealed) in New York City. The mechanism is really no different than a traditional slipjoint, and the backspring is no heavier than that on my Case Trapper. It did make a nice click when the blade is opened, however to think that is a lock is a definite mistake- in fact, I (and most other traditional knife fans) see it as a good thing when slipjoints make that snap. The half stop is a nic feature, however you do have to be more careful closing one of the Spyderco pen knives with one hand than a thinner traditional knife.