The Knife and Sword Thread

[Infinit01]

Always been a fan of the TecX and the Shuffle II is a sight to behold! Good pick up on your knives, SFD. Just looking at them, it doesn’t feel as if you stopped with your knife collection. Glad that Rapine, Haz and I can get you back to the point (see what I did there?). It’s toid to have an EDC knife, it comes in handy and a plus if your county or state allows it.

[scifidude79]

I've found that Ohio has some pretty relaxed laws on owning and carrying. It's illegal to carry if it's clearly designed to be a deadly weapon, but it's up to prosecutors to prove that it's intended to be a deadly weapon. I haven't checked county laws and couldn't find much of anything for city.

No, I'm not done collecting by far. I have 5 more knives on the way, four "pretty" ones from Amazon. They're not what I'd consider EDC, but they look cool. I'll definitely share pics when I get those. The other is a small automatic knife, that one is totally Rapine's fault. Also, it's my test order from Blade HQ. If I wind up liking them, there will be future orders.

[tx_tuff]

In Texas now you cab carry a sword of you want to. I really like the look of the Case, I like the size of the CRKT, and Kershaw is a pretty decent knife. I have a Kershaw abs enjoy it although I pretty much only carry one knife (not the Kershaw).

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[Rapine]

The other is a small automatic knife, that one is totally Rapine's fault.

Hey, if it was allowed here, I'd already have one.

[scifidude79]

Of the three, the CRKT Squid is the smoothest to open. I've seen some people complain in reviews of knives that small that they're hard to open with big hands, but I have no issues and I have freakishly long fingers. (XL gloves don't have long enough fingers) The Kershaw Shuffle II takes up the most horizontal real estate in the pocket. But, it's not bad. The TecX Exo-Lock I just got today. It's my favorite, looks wise. It's 440 stainless steel, a metal I'm pretty familiar with as I've had 440 blades in the past. The other two are the Chinese equivalent to Aus-8 stainless.

Anyway, I'm in the beginning of the courting stage with all of these knives. It might take a few weeks before I decide to start dating one exclusively, or I may just keep alternating between them.

[scifidude79]

Hey, if it was allowed here, I'd already have one.

Yes, I know you're living vicariously through me.

[Rapine]

Yes, I know you're living vicariously through me.

I think you should do video of that one...lol

You know - opening and such. 

[Infinit01]

In Texas, it's legal to carry any form of knives so as long as the blade is 5.5" and shorter. We're also allowed the following:


It is legal to own throwing stars or any type of throwing knife
It is legal to own dirks, daggers, stilettos, and other stabbing knives
It is legal to own a bowie knife
It is legal to own a sword or spear
It is legal to own a switchblade knife
It is legal to own a pocketknife
It is legal to own a Balisong, or butterfly knife

Most of the above knives became legal to own as of 2013

Of course, there are restrictions to where we can carry and what knives are illegal. Tomahawks and knives with knuckles are illegal to carry in Texas

Knives with knuckles (see above) and tomahawks (see – Sec. 46.01 (1)) are not legal to carry in Texas. Anyone under the age of 18 (or over), can carry a knife less than 5.5 inches in length nearly anywhere. If you’re under 18, you can only carry a knife with a blade over 5.5 inches under certain conditions like for example, you’re accompanied by an adult or you’re at home or on your way home. However, any adult can carry any knife over 5.5 inches anywhere other than certain restricted locations (see below).

There are some restrictions on locations (hence the term “location-restricted knives”). You can’t carry any “location-restricted” knife (blade over 5.5 inches in length) to the following locations:

Schools and on any passenger transportation vehicle of a school
Polling Places
Courthouses
Airports past Security Screening (all knives are already prohibited by TSA)
Racetracks
Within 1,000 feet of the premises where an Execution is being conducted, if posted
Sporting Events (high school, collegiate or professional sporting event or interscholastic sporting event)
Correctional Facilities
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Mental Hospitals
Amusement Parks
Churches, Synagogues and Established Places of Worship.

Sources

Tex. Penal Code § 46.01 (2017)
Tex. Penal Code § 46.02 (2017)
Tex. Penal Code § 46.05 (2017)
Rainer v. State, 763 S.W.2d 615 (Tex. App. 1989)
Smith v. State, 1988 Tex. App. (Tex. App. 1988)
Albert v. State, 659 S.W.2d 41 (Tex. App. 1983)
Armendariz v. State, 396 S.W.2d 132 (Tex. Crim. App. 1965)
Cook v. State, 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 3053
HB 01935 Tex. Penal Code

https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB1935/2017

[Taegin Roan]

In Texas, it's legal to carry any form of knives so as long as the blade is 5.5" and shorter. We're also allowed the following:


It is legal to own throwing stars or any type of throwing knife
It is legal to own dirks, daggers, stilettos, and other stabbing knives
It is legal to own a bowie knife
It is legal to own a sword or spear
It is legal to own a switchblade knife
It is legal to own a pocketknife
It is legal to own a Balisong, or butterfly knife

Most of the above knives became legal to own as of 2013

Of course, there are restrictions to where we can carry and what knives are illegal. Tomahawks and knives with knuckles are illegal to carry in Texas

Knives with knuckles (see above) and tomahawks (see – Sec. 46.01 (1)) are not legal to carry in Texas. Anyone under the age of 18 (or over), can carry a knife less than 5.5 inches in length nearly anywhere. If you’re under 18, you can only carry a knife with a blade over 5.5 inches under certain conditions like for example, you’re accompanied by an adult or you’re at home or on your way home. However, any adult can carry any knife over 5.5 inches anywhere other than certain restricted locations (see below).

There are some restrictions on locations (hence the term “location-restricted knives”). You can’t carry any “location-restricted” knife (blade over 5.5 inches in length) to the following locations:

Schools and on any passenger transportation vehicle of a school
Polling Places
Courthouses
Airports past Security Screening (all knives are already prohibited by TSA)
Racetracks
Within 1,000 feet of the premises where an Execution is being conducted, if posted
Sporting Events (high school, collegiate or professional sporting event or interscholastic sporting event)
Correctional Facilities
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Mental Hospitals
Amusement Parks
Churches, Synagogues and Established Places of Worship.

Sources

Tex. Penal Code § 46.01 (2017)
Tex. Penal Code § 46.02 (2017)
Tex. Penal Code § 46.05 (2017)
Rainer v. State, 763 S.W.2d 615 (Tex. App. 1989)
Smith v. State, 1988 Tex. App. (Tex. App. 1988)
Albert v. State, 659 S.W.2d 41 (Tex. App. 1983)
Armendariz v. State, 396 S.W.2d 132 (Tex. Crim. App. 1965)
Cook v. State, 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 3053
HB 01935 Tex. Penal Code

https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB1935/2017

Looks pretty similar to AK. Though I'm pretty sure we could get away with almost anything if we worded it correctly. Obviously not airports, courthouses, correctional facilities, and probably mental hospitals, but everything else we can do. Technically "big" knives (not sure exactly what the restrictions are) are not allowed on the fair grounds, though that has never stopped anyone. We are just more careful about it.

Maybe I'll try and get some pics of my knives up sometime. I don't have a lot, but I like to build my collection.

[Infinit01]

The law is weird since we can't have anything between 5.6 " to a sword... We can walk around with swords all day here in Texas but not a knife larger than 5.5"?  Lol

I look forward to seeing your collection some time

[Karmack]

The law is weird since we can't have anything between 5.6 " to a sword... We can walk around with swords all day here in Texas but not a knife larger than 5.5"?  Lol

I look forward to seeing your collection some time

In AL, any blade shorter than 3.5" is legal for anyone to carry.  Its not considered a weapon.   
Anything larger is covered by my concealed carry permit.  The CCP law is worded to cover all weapons, not just firearms. 
We are also an "open carry" state, so it is legal to carry any weapon you wish in the open.  But I wouldn't advise it, as many municipalities have laws on the books that consider "brandishing" a weapon to be simple assault.   And it is easy for a police officer to interpret a person displaying a holstered firearm as "brandishing" the weapon if it fits his purpose.  It might not stick in court, but you're still going to be arrested and charged.   Hope your USCCA dues are paid...

I imagine carrying a sword is vaguely similar to carrying around a hunting rifle on a sling....   

[Infinit01]

[Metal Mech]

I used to collect knives. Quite a few are just cheapies that look cool or utilitarian/camping use.

I have a few nice ones from when my dad used to travel. I have some nice stiletto folder from France. And some nice boot knives from Argentina and India I think. Ones made of silver and the other has a nice decorated wood sheath.
Will need to find somewhere to upload photos so I can post them. I have done that since the photobucket debacle.

[scifidude79]

The law is weird since we can't have anything between 5.6 " to a sword... We can walk around with swords all day here in Texas but not a knife larger than 5.5"?  Lol

Then you have to question the definition of a sword. For example, some people consider a Tanto to be a knife, others consider it to be a short sword. So, what constitutes a sword? But, laws can be vague like that.

[tx_tuff]

Have prayed this one before but it's in my pocket and yeah are giving me the fever.

It's a Osborne designed Benchmade I bought at a 2005 NRA show. From what I understand it was a limited edition nice for the show that year. I have seen them for sale anywhere sense.

It has a 3 1/4 blade with a bar assist that can be taken out, not a spring. It is my everyday pocket knife, if I'm not at home this knife is in my pocket!

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