Is this knife legal here?

sandman7925 · Jul 21, 2014

I'v never understood the difference between switchblades and auto opening in regards to the law so I just figured I'd ask if this knife is legal here in La.
This one
http://www.benchmade.com/products/7505-132

SpeedRacer · Jul 21, 2014

Yes, that would be considered an auto-opening knife.

The bottom line is, if you can open the knife using a spring loaded mechanism without touching the blade (via button/lever), it's considered an auto opener. It doesn't matter if the blade comes out the front or from the side.

Assisted opening knives, which are legal, are spring loaded but still require interacting with the blade to open them.

Since almost all knives these days are super easy to open one handed anyway I think it's one of the dumbest laws on the books.

freedive10 · Jul 21, 2014

Check out RS 14:95.

http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=78739

sandman7925 · Jul 21, 2014

Dangit! I want it

Neil09 · Jul 21, 2014

You can own it, just not carry it, right?

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electronicwiz · Jul 21, 2014

Neil09 said:
You can own it, just not carry it, right?

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I don't think you can.

(4)(a) The manufacture, ownership, possession, custody or use of any switchblade knife, spring knife or other knife or similar instrument having a blade which may be automatically unfolded or extended from a handle by the manipulation of a button, switch, latch or similar contrivance located on the handle.

SpeedRacer · Jul 21, 2014

Correct. Technically you can't even own one. Realistically, I don't know how or why that would be enforced unless you were stopped while carrying one. I don't think any cops are kicking in doors to inspect knife collections. But still, I guess you'd be assuming some amount of risk by owning it.

bjeepin2 · Jul 21, 2014

get it put it in your SHTF bag then when you need it will not matter if it is legal or not.

alpinehyperlite · Jul 21, 2014

sandman7925 said:
I'v never understood the difference between switchblades and auto opening in regards to the law so I just figured I'd ask if this knife is legal here in La.
This one
http://www.benchmade.com/products/7505-132

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe you mean difference between switchblade and assisted opening, as a switch blade and auto opening is the same thing. The knife posted is illegal to own unless one qualifies to own in the above listed law.

nolaradio · Jul 21, 2014

Check out this site. It may help you out. http://www.akti.org/

corey d · Jul 21, 2014

Yeah, these knife laws are the stupidest. I can legally carry a gun, but not certain kinds of knives. That's "rub **** in your hair" stupid.

sandman7925 · Jul 21, 2014

Neil09 said:
You can own it, just not carry it, right?

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Even if that was the case I still couldn't purchase one without flashing a badge. Of which I don't have.

AustinBR · Jul 21, 2014

sandman7925 said:
Even if that was the case I still couldn't purchase one without flashing a badge. Of which I don't have.

That's not entirely true. You can buy switchblade style knives on Amazon and on various other internet stores (ebay has a lottttt). You can also get the at gun shows and even at some stores. I don't think there is a law that states it is the seller's duty to determine who is legally able to purchase knives.

corey d · Jul 21, 2014

AustinBR said:
That's not entirely true. You can buy switchblade style knives on Amazon and on various other internet stores (ebay has a lottttt). You can also get the at gun shows and even at some stores. I don't think there is a law that states it is the seller's duty to determine who is legally able to purchase knives.

This is true. I know a guy who purchased several of them locally and on line. He got rid of them when he found out they were illegal to have.

AustinBR · Jul 21, 2014

corey d said:
He got rid of them when he found out they were illegal to have.

Riiggghhhhhttttt :mamoru:

sandman7925 · Jul 21, 2014

AustinBR said:
That's not entirely true. You can buy switchblade style knives on Amazon and on various other internet stores (ebay has a lottttt). You can also get the at gun shows and even at some stores. I don't think there is a law that states it is the seller's duty to determine who is legally able to purchase knives.

Interesting. I figured there would paperwork to fill out. Hhmmmm

AustinBR · Jul 21, 2014

sandman7925 said:
Interesting. I figured there would paperwork to fill out. Hhmmmm

Nope. I have seen many people EDC "switchblades" whether they are illegal or not. I don't really care for them myself. I prefer assisted opening. I just don't see the hype in pushing a button to open a knife vs flipping it open. To each his own I guess.

alpinehyperlite · Jul 21, 2014

AustinBR said:
Nope. I have seen many people EDC "switchblades" whether they are illegal or not. I don't really care for them myself. I prefer assisted opening. I just don't see the hype in pushing a button to open a knife vs flipping it open. To each his own I guess.

A good OTF is one of the best ADD toys ever invented.

AustinBR · Jul 21, 2014

alpinehyperlite said:
A good OTF is one of the best ADD toys ever invented.

Yeah. I can see that. I would imagine it is right on the same level as clicking of pens...which I have a somewhat bad habit of doing at work :/

charlie12 · Jul 21, 2014

LEGAL ISSUES

Q. How do I, as a private citizen purchase an Automatic knife from Benchmade®? I don't agree with Benchmade's Automatic knife policy and repair policy.
A. Benchmade Knife Company, Inc. follows guidelines outlined in the Federal Codes, which prohibit us to ship Automatic knife(s) to anyone other than Public Safety/Military. To comply, you have the option of registering with this website as the "Public Safety/Military" web account type, and digitally sign the Auto Knife Opening Acknowledgment Form. We do not make any exceptions to this Law, which is not applicable to Oregon Residents at this time.

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