Let me start of by saying i'm new to legal definitions of knives.
I live here in Maryland where, unlike guns, knives aren't restricted as much as other states. Still not great, though.
My understanding of a gravity knive is that the blade opens with gravity or inertia. Or something like that. If I engage the axis lock with the blade closed, it will swing open, if the knife is angled correctly.
Could somebody clarify? It never occurred to me until today. I don't understand what butterfly knives are illegal, for instance. I can open any assisted opener or even a non-assisted opener much faster than a butterfly knife. But, whatever.
Axis lock = gravity knife? Thanks!
PS: Secondary question. Assisted openers in Maryland? I really want a Sog Aegis but am shaky on maryland law.
Maryland law states: § 4-105.
(a) A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter:
(1) a knife or a penknife having a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, commonly called a switchblade knife or a switchblade penknife; or
(2) a device that is designed to propel a knife from a metal sheath by means of a high-compression ejector spring, commonly called a shooting knife.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to
It seems like when you open an assisted opener you ARE applying pressure to a spring, which according to (1) would classify it as a switchblade. Am I wrong? I know its commonly held that it is legal to carry them, but that would seem to make it illegal.
Ive talked to cops but that has been a worthless endeavor. One said yes as long as it is under 3 inches which is clearly incorrect since there is no length requirement in MD for pen knives. The other said no its a switchblade. A third said completely legal. Lol! Any clarification?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I live here in Maryland where, unlike guns, knives aren't restricted as much as other states. Still not great, though.
My understanding of a gravity knive is that the blade opens with gravity or inertia. Or something like that. If I engage the axis lock with the blade closed, it will swing open, if the knife is angled correctly.
Could somebody clarify? It never occurred to me until today. I don't understand what butterfly knives are illegal, for instance. I can open any assisted opener or even a non-assisted opener much faster than a butterfly knife. But, whatever.
Axis lock = gravity knife? Thanks!
PS: Secondary question. Assisted openers in Maryland? I really want a Sog Aegis but am shaky on maryland law.
Maryland law states: § 4-105.
(a) A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter:
(1) a knife or a penknife having a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, commonly called a switchblade knife or a switchblade penknife; or
(2) a device that is designed to propel a knife from a metal sheath by means of a high-compression ejector spring, commonly called a shooting knife.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to
It seems like when you open an assisted opener you ARE applying pressure to a spring, which according to (1) would classify it as a switchblade. Am I wrong? I know its commonly held that it is legal to carry them, but that would seem to make it illegal.
Ive talked to cops but that has been a worthless endeavor. One said yes as long as it is under 3 inches which is clearly incorrect since there is no length requirement in MD for pen knives. The other said no its a switchblade. A third said completely legal. Lol! Any clarification?
Thanks in advance for your help!