Double Edged Knives in California

[Charlie Mike]

I've been carrying a double edged folder (4.5") every day for the last few months. Cops have checked em out. Not a single duck was given.

 

[glistam]

I've been carrying a double edged folder (4.5") every day for the last few months.

What model? Not law-related, I'm merely curious about folders with a double edge. True edge or false edge?

 

[Charlie Mike]

[video=youtube;k9woHndFfJc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9woHndFfJc[/video]

[video=youtube;hjOUf0HrcIQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjOUf0HrcIQ[/video]

 

[ekkis]

There is also an exemption in LA law regarding carrying a knife for "religious purposes"

I wonder how hard it might be to start a new religion

 

[ekkis]

when in doubt about the law, consult a criminal defense attorney

does anyone know a good lawyer in LA in this field?

 

[potoole]

Wow! I actually thought it was the complete opposite.

 

[toker]

This is completely false information. It is COMPLETELY illegal to carry a double edged knife in California that can in any way be construed as a fighting knife.

Most importantly, was it false information almost a decade ago?

 

[killgar]

This is completely false information. It is COMPLETELY illegal to carry a double edged knife in California that can in any way be construed as a fighting knife.

There is no statute in California state law, or case law, that prohibits the OPEN CARRY of double-edged knives, or the carrying of double-edged folders, so long as they are not carried concealed with the blade open.

If you are going to tell people that something is illegal you should site the specific statutes in the penal code, or the specific case law(s) that say it's illegal.

Like for example-

California penal code sections 21310 and 21390 explain the illegality of carrying a concealed dirk or dagger. And section 16470 provides a definition of "dirks" and "daggers".

California's law prohibits carrying concealed “dirks” and “daggers.” Dirks and daggers are knives capable of causing serious injury by stabbing. In California, folded pocked knives are legal, but it is illegal for any person to concealed carry any knife legally described as a “dirk” or “dagger” — the legal terms for any fixed-blade knife or stabbing weapon. See § 12020(4) https://law.justia.com/codes/california/2005/pen/12020-12040.html. Even a locked pocket knife can count, so can a screwdriver in some cases. It is illegal to carry (either concealed or otherwise) dirks, stilettos, daggers, a double-edged non-folding stabbing instrument of any length.

Most of this^ is correct. The only mistake is that code 12020 no longer exists in the California penal code. The California penal code was revised, back in 2012 if I recall correctly, and several statutes were rewritten and given new numbers. The link you provided is for an outdated code (likely an archive). Notice the date in your link- 2005.

 

[killgar]

Most importantly, was it false information almost a decade ago?

It wasn't false then, and it isn't false now.