Travelling cross country

JackHammer

JackHammer

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My home is in Arizona but after losing my job early in 2009, I temporarily returned to the east coast to live with family until I could find decent employment back in Az. Along with sending over 150 copies of my resume to potential employers, I joined BF [almost a year ago], sold off many of my possessions, but am guilty of buying a few really fine custom sheath and folding knives [maybe 10 or 12] since being here.
I'm flying back this weekend because I have an interview scheduled for Monday and if it goes well, I'll fly back east to get my SUV and what's left of my possessions and drive back to Az.
But as my knives are probably worth a few thousand dollars, I'm wondering if I should mail them to one of my friends in Az. or if properly wrapped and boxed, would it be advisable to just pack them in the truck and bring them with me. Does anybody know if crossing state lines with hunting and pocket knives is illegal?
 
If they are out of reach, packed up in boxes, then I wouldn't worry about it. States have their laws regarding sales, what you can carry and where, etc.. but, crossing state lines while moving has got to be okay. The USPS, UPS, Fed Ex, all move knives across state lines all the time.

Surely some others will chime in here. I would just pack them up and go.
 
I've been studying knife laws across the US for years and everything I know about indicates this would be fine. Boxed up in a trunk is not carrying, which is what the majority of knife laws cover. There are a few states that have possession-based laws, but in all cases I have seen, this is confined to switchblades and ballistic knives.
 
Thanks gents, that's kinda what I was thinking. I just don't want to find out the hard way.
 
There is a parrallel in the federal firearms legislation that may set a precedent. The McClure-Volkmer Act (FOPA) has a "Safe Passage" sections that states as long as you are passing through, and not stopping for an extended period, you cannot be arrested and prosecuted underlocal gun control laws.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/usc_sec_18_00000926---A000-.html

Personally, I'd stick them in a strong box and mail them ahead.
 
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