Sharpend clip point,Ka-bar in calif. ok?

[stahl]

Is open carry of a Ka-bar, with the clip point sharpend, ok in calif? I know some municipal codes are more restrictive than the state law. I'm talking state law though. If anyone wants to add restrictive municipalitys it would be informative

 

[MORIMOTOM]

many many threads on california law in the last couple months. try a search.

 

[stahl]

I tried to search prior to posting, but my "search this fourm" module wasn't working. I wanted an answer for the guys in the wilderness survival fourm. We were talking the field uses of a clip point. I'm getting feed back from my fellow californians that I'm in violation of the law by sharpening the false edge. I think I'm ok though. Tried searching like you said again but still no luck.

 

[MORIMOTOM]

the reason you are likely being told it is in violation is because the term "dagger" is used repeatedly in the penal code (12020 pc). the common definition for a dagger is a double edged knife. however, there is no mention of this in the penal code. dagger/dirk is ANY knife carried concealed and readily available for use as a stabbing weapon.

per the penal code, you are not in violation if carrying your kabar openly in a sheath.

in los angeles county/city, no fixed blade may be carried if the blade length exceeds three inches, unless you are coming from or going to a legal occupation/recreation in which the knife is to be used.

 

[stahl]

Thanx MORIMOTOM, stingray4540 posted over a the wilderness survival fourm stating similar. Thats how I'm understanding it as well. I just needed another wolf to howl with me.