PA Knife Laws

[jthrelf]

No switchblades for sure, otherwise if you're just looking for a nice folder then you should be all set, except in Philly as mentioned.

[Gman106]

No switchblades for sure, otherwise if you're just looking for a nice folder then you should be all set, except in Philly as mentioned.

The way the statute is written, it seems any assisted opening mechanism is prohibited, meaning a spring-assisted opening is prohibited, not just a switch-blade. Just to be clear of this, I opted for a simple thumb stud model which I can open one-handed pretty easily...

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[gnbrotz]

The way the statute is written, it seems any assisted opening mechanism is prohibited,

I disagree. The way the statute is written ANY/ALL knives are legal at the state level. It's just a matter of intent/use/storage that could potentially bring a charge.

[Gman106]

I disagree. The way the statute is written ANY/ALL knives are legal at the state level. It's just a matter of intent/use/storage that could potentially bring a charge.

I'd argue you can't pocket carry an otherwise illegal knife by claiming it's a curio. Really would come down to the cop you encounter whether it gets confiscated/results in a charge.

[gnbrotz]

I'd argue you can't pocket carry an otherwise illegal knife by claiming it's a curio. Really would come down to the cop you encounter whether it gets confiscated/results in a charge.

I agree. That's why I noted that "use" and "storage" are a factor legally. NOT ownership.

[God's Country]

You are neglecting to consider any of the exceptions listed at 908(b), e.g., curio and dramatic performance. The important part of that is that NOWHERE under 908 is "curio" defined. The dictionary lists it as "an item of interest". Duh! I'm very interested in automatics! As such, mine are curios. In the absence of other criminal acts, there is really no way of making a charge of possession of an automatic (aka, switchblade, aka , prohibited offensive weapon) stick. I'd even go so far as to say that it should be dismissed under 908 Section 312 De Minimus Infractions.

I didn't neglect it. I always understood the curio exemption to be the responsibility of the owner to prove and as such, perilous at best, much less carrying one for protection.

[Emptymag]

When I was a kid (15-18) and thought knives were "cool", I carried a boot knife pretty much like this everywhere.
Guess it's a good thing I never did anything to get myself in trouble for to have it discovered.

[ExFlyinguy]

^Stupid knife laws SMDH. Anyway I thought this was good to go since it only has one sharpened edge?

[Emptymag]

^Stupid knife laws SMDH. Anyway I thought this was good to go since it only has one sharpened edge?

You mean a boot knife/dagger?
I didn't even notice that in the picture. Never knew they existed with only one sharpened side. (not a knife guy)

Mine sure as hell was sharp on both sides.

[ExFlyinguy]

You mean a boot knife/dagger?
I didn't even notice that in the picture. Never knew they existed with only one sharpened side. (not a knife guy)

Mine sure as hell was sharp on both sides.

That explains that. I think PA knife laws rival CA gun laws in stupidity