Regarding large fixed blades,

[vega]

Is there any way it's legal to carry the tanto shown here:
http://www.coldsteel.com/japanwarrior.html
in Louisiana?

I know it's a bit overkill as a carry, but better safe than sorry, eh?

 

[vega]

Or does anyone have any recommendations of a good tanto? Preferably traditional Japanese style, but if you can sell me on an Americanized one, go for it. :P

 

[yamatitan]

There is no law that says you cant.

 

[vega]

There is no law that says you cant.

as long as it's an open carry, right?

 

[lsu fan]

well technically....

95. Illegal carrying of weapons

A. Illegal carrying of weapons is:

(1) The intentional concealment of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used or intended for probable use as a dangerous weapon, on one's person; or

(2) The ownership, possession, custody or use of any firearm, or other instrumentality customarily used as a dangerous weapon, at any time by an enemy alien; or

(3) The ownership, possession, custody or use of any tools, or dynamite, or nitroglycerine, or explosives, or other instrumentality customarily used by thieves or burglars at any time by any person with the intent to commit a crime; or

(4) 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.

(5)(a) The intentional possession or use by any person of a dangerous weapon on a school campus during regular school hours or on a school bus. "School" means any elementary, secondary, high school, or vo-tech school in this state and "campus" means all facilities and property within the boundary of the school property. "School bus" means any motor bus being used to transport children to and from school or in connection with school activities.

(b) The provisions of this Paragraph shall not apply to:

(i) A peace officer as defined by R.S. 14:30(B) in the performance of his official duties.

(ii) A school official or employee acting during the normal course of his employment or a student acting under the direction of such school official or employee.

(iii) Any person having the written permission of the principal or school board and engaged in competition or in marksmanship or safety instruction.

I haven't researched very much... but it looks like if you concealed it... it might be illegal.

 

[vega]

i'm not good with technical stuff. basically, the bold parts suggests it's okay as long as it's visible, right?

 

[vega]

that would be awesome. thank you for your hard work *salute*

 

[MSU Longshot]

Louisiana law states that you can not have a concealed knife with a blade length more than 5".

 

[Renegade]

I would be curious if those are full tang swords as opposed to the crap replicas. They do not actually say it anywhere on that page. But for those prices, I sure would hope they're full tang swords.

They do seem a bit overpriced imo, I would try: http://www.swordsdirect.com/full-tang-swords.html.

Once you get one, here's a good site for katana maintenance: http://fulltangkatanas.com/

 

[vega]

Louisiana law states that you can not have a concealed knife with a blade length more than 5".

but what if i'm openly carrying it?

 

[vega]

I would be curious if those are full tang swords as opposed to the crap replicas. They do not actually say it anywhere on that page. But for those prices, I sure would hope they're full tang swords.

They do seem a bit overpriced imo, I would try: http://www.swordsdirect.com/full-tang-swords.html.

Once you get one, here's a good site for katana maintenance: http://fulltangkatanas.com/

thank you very much.

 

[MSU Longshot]

but what if i'm openly carrying it?

Shoot, i dont know. Thats as far as my research went when I was trying to figure out if I could carry my KA-BAR strapped to my leg..

 

[CavalryJim]

I have loved swords since I was kid but never found one that was 1) affordable and 2) usable until I saw this review.

I ordered the 3pc set from here http://www.trueswords.com/musashi-sx.html and for the price, I really like it.

 

[Renegade]

I have loved swords since I was kid but never found one that was 1) affordable and 2) usable until I saw this review.

I ordered the 3pc set from here http://www.trueswords.com/musashi-sx.html and for the price, I really like it.

Dude, that's an awesome deal for a good 3pc set!!!

 

[whbonney26]

Would you really want to carry that?

 

[DuckYou]

Stick it down the front of your pants, and tell every one that you are experiencing the side effects of viagra and if it lasts another hour you are going to have to seek medical attention.

 

[Hardballing]

but what if i'm openly carrying it?

You can expect almost EVERY LEO who sees you to stop you and demand identification, ask your business, and question as to why you are carrying a large fixed bladed knife. Expect that to become more aggressive, or less, on where you are observed carrying it. Not the body location, physical locale you find yourself in.

Is that right? Arguably not. Is it gonna happen? You bet.

 

[yamatitan]

Yes I was referring to open carry. Concealed didnt even cross my mind but yes that would be illegal.

 

[themcfarland]

tanto

I advise against it.. just asking for trouble.. TRUST ME> someone bigger will take it from you or a LEO will.. for threatening the public or disturbing the peace..

 

[posse comatosis]

NOLACOP must have took ill. This thread is right up his a$$, I mean, alley. All of a sudden, he dropped off the board. Maybe he's having a hissy fit, or got mobilized in place of Steven Segal.