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Knife laws always seem to say something about stilettos. Would a ti-lite be considered a stiletto, or is it using this term to mean an OTF or auto opening knife of this style?
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Cold Steel Ti-lite---is it considered a "stiletto"
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A stiletto is a knife with a stabbing blade, long and thin generally, often without a serious cutting edge. May or may not be double-edged. The first stilettos were fixed blades, very thin, with a self-guard, all the one steel. The name comes from the Latin stylus, a writing tool, which become stilo in Italian, and stiletto for a small pointy "tool"..
The ti-Lite has the classic stiletto lines and would probably fall under any prohibitions against stabbing knives or dirks and daggers.
An auto or automatic knife is a "switchblade". Whether side-opener or OTF, it may or may not be a stiletto.
The ti-Lite has the classic stiletto lines and would probably fall under any prohibitions against stabbing knives or dirks and daggers.
An auto or automatic knife is a "switchblade". Whether side-opener or OTF, it may or may not be a stiletto.
In the knife collecting world, a stiletto is a fixed blade slender dagger that is designed for puncturing and not slicing or cutting. The Italian designed folders ( auto and non auto) are not real stilettos, but often are labelled as such by sellers and owners. In most laws the term was put in to describe the true fixed balde dagger, but after many years of mis labelling any interpertation is possible by today's LEOs. In my days in law enforcement, the word stiletto was mis used by officers, but in NY it was rarely used as a charge as everything was either a gravity knife or dangerous knife.....
The 4" Ti-Lite would be legal to carry in any state that allows the carrying of knives up to 4" in length. I would check state laws; blade length tends to be the problem, all else being equal. Since the Ti-Lite is not an auto or AO, state laws prohibiting such would not apply. The 6" Ti-Lite, as an EDC, would probably be illegal in most states. Best bet is to be safe and check with the District Attorney's office in your area. The police can only arrest; it is the DA or ADA who actually crucifies you in court.
Under 4" is supposed to be OK here too; unless it is a dagger/stilletto, which are undefined terms. It seems to me *all* knives are pointy... oh but mine is too pointy? Like stabbing someone with a Buck 110 is OK?
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:barf:Sorry about the above rant, this is my real question. How do I ask the DA's office? I figured it wasnt their job to give legal advice. Or they would just say it's illegal because that's quicker for them. Also, if they say its illegal, they wouldnt be liable for anything if they're wrong.
Their office is usually located near your local courthouse. I would enter and ask. They are public servants and should be able to help you with your question. They know the law, since they are attorneys themselves. I apologize to Morimotom and all of the other LEOs in this forum, but they only have the power to arrest/investigate. They are not lawyers or prosecutors. The problem with most state and/or regional knife laws in their vagueness. NYC can't even get the definition of a "gravity knife" right. Know your potential opponents, whether they be in the street or the courthouse. Knowledge is power; arm yourself. The DA's office is probably the best (and least expensive) place to start.