What is a good Chicago legal knife

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knifertheworks

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I really want to carry a good knife i was thinking the spyderco urban but it is a tad to big but if any of you have it is the size detectable above the 2.5 in mark
 
I was thinking about this last week. I just found out a couple weeks ago, that every time I go to visit friends in Chicago I am breaking the law.

Knifecenter lists the Urban blade at 2-9/16". I guess it would depend on the mood of the LEO. I was thinking I would go with the dragonfly with a 2-1/4" blade.
 
From the right an Anzo, a custom Anza, and a forged 2.5 inch by Colin Cox. I got all with the specific intention of staying within the city laws.
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BTW CRK will sell a 2.5 inch replacement blade for a small Sebbie and the Strider PT is 2.5 inches if you measure the blade from a certain angle.
 
I am now carrying a skyline, but I think it's illegal in Chicago. Considering to change it as well.
 
thanks haha a seb is not in my price range as of today but thats some great info i could save up hmmm thanks thats awsome
 
i have the spyderco poliwog, and a Emerson CQC-14 Kreined down to a Chicago legal 2.4".
 
See below. The law in Chicago says no CONCEALED carry of a knife greater than 2.5" for someone 18 yrs+. Generally, among the blue collar workers here, if you can clip it to your pocket, noone except the most arbitrary of cops or some bureaucrat/machine hack who sends a cop after you is going to say you are in violation. In which case, sue.

That, said, I am not a lawyer, get your own legal opinion, etc.

I am also seeing 3.5" limits in some states like UT and WV, so that and not so aggressive looking might be the way to go.




8-24-020 Carrying dangerous weapons.
No person shall sell, offer for sale, keep, possess, loan or give to any person any knife, the blade of which is release by a spring mechanism, including knives known as "switch-blades", any blackjack, slingshot, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles or bludgeon. No person shall sell, offer for sale, loan or give to any person 18 years of age or under any type or kind of knife, any blade of which is two inches in length or longer.
No person shall sell, manufacture, purchase, possess or carry any weapon from which eight or more shots or bullets may be discharged by a single function of the firing device.

No person shall carry or possess any knife, the blade of which is released by a spring mechanism, including knives known as "switch-blades", any blackjack, slingshot, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles or bludgeon. No person 18 years of age or under shall carry or possess any knife, the blade of which is two inches in length or longer.

No person shall carry or possess with the intent to use same unlawfully against another a dagger, dirk, billy dangerous knife, razor, stiletto or other dangerous or deadly weapon.

No person shall carry concealed on or about his person a pistol, revolver, derringer or other firearm or dagger, dirk, stiletto, bowie knife, commando knife, any blade of which is released by a spring mechanism, including known knives as "switch-blades" or any other type or kind of knife, any blade of which is more than two and one-half inches in length, ordinary razor or other dangerous weapon except that no person 18 years of age or under shall carry concealed on or about his person, any knife, the blade of which is two inches in length or longer. This provision shall not apply, however, to the following officers while engaged in the discharge of their official duties: sheriffs, coroners, constables, policemen, or other duly constituted police officers and warden, superintendents and keepers of prisons, penitentiaries, jails and other institutions for the detention of persons accused or convicted of crime; nor to the following employees or agents while engaged in the discharge of duties of their employment: conductors, baggage men, messengers, drivers, watchmen, special agents and policemen employed by railroads or express companies; nor to persons lawfully summoned by an officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace, while so engaged in assisting such officer.

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined $200.00 for each offense, or shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

In addition to all other penalties, weapons used in violation of this section shall be forfeited to, and confiscated by, the city. (Prior code 193-30)

[link to www.chicityclerk.com]
 
I go to Chicago once a year on business and carry a Byrd Meadowlark and a SOG Topo Contour. The ad for the Byrd says 3" but thats including the choil
(blade edge is 2.5"). You might be able to find a SOG on ebay as they are discontinued, but are one bad little knife......I also put a pretty good wave job on the Byrd:thumbup:
 
knifertheworks said:
I really want to carry a good knife i was thinking the spyderco urban but it is a tad to big but if any of you have it is the size detectable above the 2.5 in mark
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You should get the Urban. I got one to carry when I pick my daughter up at school. In California, the blade has to be 2.5 inches or less and non-locking at schools. I am not too concerned about the 1/16th inch. Also, when I measure mine with a ruler, it sure looks like 2.5 inches. You would probably need some high tech measure device to truly determine if it is over 2.5 inches or not.

If I ever thought I would get in trouble for the extra length, I would just jab the knife into the ground and blunt the tip a bit.

I also read on one of the forums that Spyderco would grind the tip down a fraction, for free, if it is a concern.
 
njr, I understand then, that to be leagal in chicago, a knife has to have a blade length less than two inches?
 
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