I was told by a buddy who is a county officer(pg) that spring assisted knives that are OTF(out the front) are illegal but a spring assisted folder is considered the same as a manual folder. I for one carry a spring assisted pro-tech tanto spring loaded runs about $120-200 depending on dealer here's a link to where I ordered from one stop knives
http://www.1sks.com/store/protech-tr1-tactical-response-1.html#
I can't imagine that carrying an OTF in your pants pocket would EVER be a good idea! OUCH!
The SOG Flash II is a great low cost every day carry blade with an outstanding assisted opening function and completely legal in MD.
http://tinyurl.com/26s33d9
I own other more expensive knives both assisted opening and automatic but I carry this one because it works well and it won't break the bank if it gets lost
Thats why I didn't even consider one of those the model that I baught was spring assisted out the side. Just like a folder but a hundred times faster deployment of it blade.
Can I carry an automatic knife OPENLY in Maryland? I am in montgomery county.
Thanks in advance, as usual.
Mike
I think it's undecided and unclear how legal it is.
I think it's clear however that it's a bad idea. Even if it's legal, odds are LEOs won't know/care and it will be more trouble than it's probably worth. A good manual folder is just as fast with a bit of practice. I'm partial to Cold Steel and Kershaw knives, but some people like Spydercos, Benchmades and other brands. Look around, try some out and find one that's fast and comfortable in your pocket. Nothing worse than buying a $150 knife only to find out it digs into your leg when you sit down or bangs against you as you walk.
There isn't a manual folder, switchblade or spring assist deployment kinfe made that deploys faster than the Emerson knives featuring the patented "wave" opening feature. (I believe that Spyderco has purchased the rights to use it on some of their knives too.) In my opinion, there isn't a nastier combat folder than the Emerson Karambit. It's lightning fast, (deploys as you pull it out of your pocket) it's automatically in your hand in a combat grip, and you can't really drop it because your finger is looped into it. To top it off, the blade is short enough that it meets or beats laws that govern blade length on pocket folders. Love it!A good manual folder is just as fast with a bit of practice.
There isn't a manual folder, switchblade or spring assist deployment kinfe made that deploys faster than the Emerson knives featuring the patented "wave" opening feature. (I believe that Spyderco has purchased the rights to use it on some of their knives too.) In my opinion, there isn't a nastier combat folder than the Emerson Karambit. It's lightning fast, (deploys as you pull it out of your pocket) it's automatically in your hand in a combat grip, and you can't really drop it because your finger is looped into it. To top it off, the blade is short enough that it meets or beats laws that govern blade length on pocket folders. Love it!
It solves the problem (to me anyway) of wanting to carry a switchblade - it's perfectly legal, and it's a great design if you are looking for a self-defense knife to carry.
Yep - about $180 worth sexy - a bit pricey, but worth it.Holy shit that's sexy....