underage in NC?

[nc527]

I am 13 and Edc a spyderco delica or a rat izula. Is it illegal for me to do so?

 

[TOM1960]

I am 13 and Edc a spyderco delica or a rat izula. Is it illegal for me to do so?

Whatever you do, do not take it to school with you or to any school-sponsored activities such as athletic competition or social events (dances, etc.).

 

[nc527]

ok, but you still didnt answer my original question. is it illegal?

 

[Josh K]

ok, but you still didnt answer my original question. is it illegal?

I don't think we can give you solid legal advice. The best I can do is look up whatever online laws there are.

I don't think it is, but I haven't looked at anything.

 

[spiralarchitect]

ok, but you still didnt answer my original question. is it illegal?

As to your original question.... I doubt it is illegal (but couldn't say for sure). Stupid question, but, Have you Googled NC knife laws? You can find the answer by digging just a bit, all states have their laws posted online.... you may beed a legal degree to understand them though

The more important thing is: Is it legal for an adult to buy/sell/trade with you? I'm guessing, NO.

 

[glistam]

In plain English, § 14‑269 makes concealed carry of fixed blades and doubled edged knives ("bowies" and "dirks" and "daggers") illegal.
This statute does not directly mention any folders as prohibited, but contains the vague "weapon of like kind." However, it counters this vagueness by clarifying that "weapon of like kind" does not apply to "ordinary folding knives." The definition of that is not very good, but basically means non-switchblade, non-balisong folders in my estimation. Word of mouth from what I hear is <3.5" blades are fine based on case law, and that enforcement on folders is pretty lax because the law allows anyone accused to raise the defense that they were not doing anything criminal with the knife.

It is illegal to sell or give bowies or dirks (FBs) to minors, but this statute lacks "weapon of like kind" which would seem to imply that folders don't count. Further, it does not actually prohibit possession by a minor.

Be advised that city laws may impose tighter restrictions than the state ones I just outlined.

It is a common perception that minors cannot possess otherwise legal knives. While this is true in a few jurisdictions, it's actually very rare. Several states have laws on sale to minors, but it seems most do not. I believe this perception arises from store policies, which often will not sell to minors, but this is for civil liability reasons more often than not, rather than law.

 

[TOM1960]

ok, but you still didnt answer my original question. is it illegal?

If the knife is legal under state law, you are on solid ground unless, of course, you take it into prohibited areas such as airports, schools, government buildings, etc. The knives that you mentioned are folders, if I am not mistaken. Do what I do and just put it in your pocket (all the way in, without the clip showing; better yet, remove the clip entirely) and step out onto the street, going about your business as usual. Even if the knife is of questionable legality, you are highly unlikely to have any contact with LEOs if you dress decently, practice good grooming/manners and generally maintain a low profile. Make sure that your knife is completely concealed! Check yourself in a full-length mirror if necessary. If you don't have one at home, all of the clothing stores at the mall have them; trust me! I would make it a point not to tell too many people that you carry. The less people know about you, especially LEOs, teachers and classmates, the better off you are.

 

[joe-bob]

It is a common perception that minors cannot possess otherwise legal knives. While this is true in a few jurisdictions, it's actually very rare. Several states have laws on sale to minors, but it seems most do not. I believe this perception arises from store policies, which often will not sell to minors, but this is for civil liability reasons more often than not, rather than law.

Texas law also does not prohibit knife use by minors. The only restriction is "illegal" knives, which are more or less listed before that. Texas law also does not prohibit knives in schools; again, the prohibition is the previously listed "illegal knives".

 

[darth kcorbe]

while you're probably in the clear legally it would probably be a good idea to carry a more "friendly looking" knife(anything remotely "tacticool" tends to most many people on edge). i know, you should be able to carry what you like so long as it's legal, but reality and actuality are two different things.

 

[joe-bob]

while you're probably in the clear legally it would probably be a good idea to carry a more "friendly looking" knife(anything remotely "tacticool" tends to most many people on edge). i know, you should be able to carry what you like so long as it's legal, but reality and actuality are two different things.

I tend to agree. You'd probably be better off with a Trapper pattern knife than a large "Tacticool" folder.

 

[nc527]

the biggest thing to me about carrying something like a stockman or trapper is the durability and the lack of a lock. I often use my edc knives to open cans, and I like the safety of a good lock, better yet is a small fixed blade. In the end, I think i will continue to edc my byrd cara cara as well as my new becker bk-11, because as the last poster said, as long as its fully concealed, and i dont whip it out to clean my nails or somthing in walmart, I should be fine. Call me crazy, but I edc my winchester stockman, the bryd, and now the becker.