Scotch Dispenser - "a test to the loyalty of fan boys" ?

[HadesOne]

I'm not exactly sure why, but I've read that kerambits are legal in CA.
I can't really figure out why though.

 

[Keith_H]

I'm not exactly sure why, but I've read that kerambits are legal in CA.
I can't really figure out why though.

i think because they feel that a ring has no practical use on a knife (this is what they mean to outlaw :foot and plus, it is hard to explain as a tool too.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

It doesn't matter whether it's offensive or defensive. Here's the definition from Section 12020(c)(7) of the California Penal Code:





Whether or not a Scotch Dispenser meets the definition is something you can test at your own risk. If I were the judge, I'd say it doesn't because it's not worn for purposes of offense or defense and its not made for striking a blow, but I'm not the judge.

that's not what i meant. i was differentiating between:

offensive: insulting, degrading, etc.

and offensive: as in throwing a punch, kick, etc.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

I'm not exactly sure why, but I've read that kerambits are legal in CA.
I can't really figure out why though.

why kerambits are legal, or why you read that?

there is nothing inherently more dangerous, necessarily, about the kerambit than any other edged weapon/tool.

the shape of the blade may be more intimidating, and a hawkbill, for example, has few other practical uses. but its still just a knife.

butterflies and autos are illegal, though, so who knows what will happen regarding the kerambit in the future.

 

[Keith_H]

I think that a kerambit would be great for picking California wine grapes...

 

[HadesOne]

I question the Ca. legality because of the ring. I don't know about the double edged law, let's just say it's a single edged kerambit for legal purposes. Couldn't you use it strike a blow in the reverse grip. Not that you would, but couldn't you?