Traveling with a dagger

[Korby]

I'm making a motorcycle trip from Arizona to the east coast and wanted to know if I can carry a 6 1/2" dagger exposed. Or in my boot with the handle showing. The trip will take me through AZ,NM,TX,OK,AR,TN,NC,VA AND MD

 

[Wild Bill 1896]

In Texas it is against the law to carry a double edged knife.

Also, if I recall the prohibited weapons statute correctly, a knife with a blade over five and one half inches in length is an illegal knife.

[This message has been edited by Wild Bill 1896 (edited 09-26-2000).]

 

[Raptor]

I don't know the laws for all those states, but, the general rule seems to be that daggers are a "big no-no" these days.
I would carry a medium to large fixed bladed bowie in a saddle bag and a real good folder (with a blade between 3.5" & 4") in my front pocket.
Most juristictions seem to be OK with a folder under 4".
Hope this helps. Have a nice ride. I wish it was me.

--The Raptor--

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Don't be worried about the one that you can see,be worried about the one that you cannot!!

 

[glockman99]

Yup, I'd leave that dagger AT HOME, and avoid legal problems.

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Instead, carry a good (under 4 inch blade) folder, like the Spyderco Native, a Cold Steel Medium Voyager, or a CRKT Crawford/Kasper.

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[jneely]

Unfortunately, it is also illegal to carry a bowie knife in Texas. According to the 2000 Texas penal code:

(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and onehalf inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto*, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.

 

[Raptor]

Well then, I'd have to say leave the Bowie at home also.
These laws are getting out of control!!!

I wonder where we will be able to use these knives we buy at in the future??

--The Raptor--

 

[RH]

Why not put a big sign on your back that says:

"Please pull me over, officer"

I grew up riding the back of my daddy's bike, so I'm by no means your regular "cager", but you have to be realistic...

Bikers, like it or not:
- draw attention
- are considered "at risk" individuals by LE.
- a profiled (gasp !) by LE all the time

I don't know what you ride, but in some of those states, bikers are known for being big time meth runners.

Sorry to say, but I could probably get away with more in my "business casual" than you could on a bike. You need to be on your best behaviour, don't even think about pushing the envelope.