Can I carry a switchblade openly?
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Calengor
wishes he were spike
I think automatic knives are banned in MD altogether.
You can conceal carry a folding knife, and open carry a fixed knife so long as it doesn't interfere with local laws.
You can conceal carry a folding knife, and open carry a fixed knife so long as it doesn't interfere with local laws.
Diesel Kinevel
Ultimate Member
I believe the above is correct. Also certain places like Gaithersburg have certain ordinances pertaining to blade carry.
-Z
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MDMOUNTAINEER
Glock, AR, Savage Junkie
NO
Robby The Sheef
Troll.
- May 25, 2009
- 844
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.
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.
fcruzcba@live.com
Blown
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#
http://www.1sks.com/store/protech-tr1-tactical-response-1.html#
- Nov 2, 2009
- 5,001
I can't imagine that carrying an OTF in your pants pocket would EVER be a good idea! OUCH!
fcruzcba@live.com
Blown
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.
Otter
Member
- Sep 25, 2009
- 76
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
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
fcruzcba@live.com
Blown
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
I haven't clicked on the link yet but I have seen other less expensive assisted open knives and notices that the safety/ release buttons are plastic and protrude alot and figured they would possably become unsafe. What can you tell me about your experience witht he one you mentioned above.
- Nov 2, 2009
- 5,001
Talk about your 2 second circumcision! It's what The Greaseman would have called a dooddadectomy.
HardHatMan
FBHO
No.
Get a Kershaw: http://www.kershawknives.com/products.php?brand=kershaw
They are all assisted opening. Been carrying them for years.
X-Factor
I don't say please
This. I prefer Cold Steel myself. I have the 5" tanto Gunsite. Less than $100 shipped from CTD.
Ab_Normal
Ab_member
I believe you can carry if you have a CCW permit. I believe they are treated like high cap mags - able to posess but not much of anything else.
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.
X-Factor
I don't say please
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.
Holy shit that's sexy....
KMA
Active Member
It's my understanding there is a U.S. code that restricts the carry of automatic knives only to one armed persons , the physically handicapped and military/ law enforcement
Yep - about $180 worth sexy - a bit pricey, but worth it.Holy shit that's sexy....
I personally own an Emerson mini Commander. The "mini" is kind of a misnomer because there's really nothing mini about it other than the fact that it's smaller than the regular sized Commander. I'm not going to complain - my friend gave it to me because when he ordered his Commander they sent him the 2-knife set, so he gave me the other one.
I like it, but as a defense knife, it's not quite as good (IMO) as the Karambit, although it does make for a pretty fine all-purpose folder and it also deploys instantly with the patented wave feature. It gets around the "automatic" label because there is nothing mechanical within the knife itself that deploys the blade - only the little wave hook on the top of the blade that catches on the edge of your pocket and opens the blade as you pull it out of your pocket.
X-Factor
I don't say please
Spyderco has ALWAYS been pricey, but I've paid almost twice that for a knife. It wasn't worth it, but I did it.
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