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Personally I carry a Strider SMF or SnG. Both have cutting edges less than 3.5 inches, but the handle design could make the SMF seem longer depending on how it is measured. There is close to an inch of finger choil on the designs. I'm not doing anything to cause me concern and I work on the Air Force base most days, so most any day I'm only seeing an SP in passing. Interesting read.
Are Blackjack's still illegal?
Like this, in case someone doesn't know what I'm talking about.
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-1138932...4_2085_2706521
I don't know about CO law on saps and blackjacks but I remember when uniformed pants for many police departments still could be bought with pockets along the seam for them. Most cops don't use them anymore. Everyone seems to have moved to asps. I kind of miss the blackjack. Much more effective than a PR-24 or straight baton.
Yup, they are illegal weapons under CO law.
18-12-102. Possessing a dangerous or illegal weapon - affirmative defense.
(1) As used in this section, the term "dangerous weapon" means a firearm silencer, machine gun, short shotgun, short rifle, or ballistic knife.
(2) As used in this section, the term "illegal weapon" means a blackjack, gas gun, metallic knuckles, gravity knife, or switchblade knife.
(3) A person who knowingly possesses a dangerous weapon commits a class 5 felony. Each subsequent violation of this subsection (3) by the same person shall be a class 4 felony.
(4) A person who knowingly possesses an illegal weapon commits a class 1 misdemeanor.
(5) It shall be an affirmative defense to the charge of possessing a dangerous weapon, or to the charge of possessing an illegal weapon, that the person so accused was a peace officer or member of the armed forces of the United States or Colorado National Guard acting in the lawful discharge of his duties, or that said person has a valid permit and license for possession of such weapon.
Only a misdemeanor huh? Doubt you can get a permit for a blackjack.
Hey all... Just posting here because I re-discovered this forum and found this thread I started. There's some great discussion above, but as of March 2020 it's almost 10 years old and some laws in CO have changed (2018) to allow not just spring-assisted but automatic knives to be both owned and carried legally by civilians in most of CO. I'm sure most folks here are as thankful as I am that much of the discussion above is now moot, but not all of it is, so I thought I'd say Hi again here and re-surface some of what's already been covered above.
Yep, still a knife guy!
There's another thread about autos around here somewhere. ;-)
Heh I'll find it I'm sure... Just couldn't resist bumping. Floored that this was still here!
It's like a time capsule. [Coffee]
Yeah! HI!
I have switched to carrying a utility knife like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Edge-.../dp/B07T8HR38F
No sharpening, cheap blades available just about everywhere. Another option: MOSSY OAK 2-pack Folding Pocket Utility Knife Set, Quick Change Blade, Frame Lock, EDC Box Cutter with Belt Clip, Stone Washed currently on Amazon for $13.99 or $7 each.
If you fly, you toss the blade and pick one up after you arrive at your destination. I still have my Spyderco knives, a Gerber, a CRKT, a Kershaw, and a few others, but for what I do on a day to day with my carry knife, one of the inexpensive utility knives works well for me.
Be safe.
That thing is neat. Blades at any HD.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
Heh, you could even mail a blade to your hotel ahead of time.
Or you could just take your normal carry knife. Just has to go in your checked bag.Quote:
Originally Posted by Erni
You don't get hassled at all through TSA (without blade of course) if carrying on?Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
Its TSA...of course you're going to be hassled. If it isn't this it will be something else, but what is this thing if it doesn't have a blade? It isn't a gun part and without a blade, it isn't a knife. Just let them touch your junk and then give them a bottle of water. Odds are they will be happy because the found something prohibited and move along to someone they find more attractive.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Stick a toothpick in the slot and tell em it’s a pocket carried toothpick holder. Advise them you are Hep C
+.
I'll just tell them I'm incubating COVID-19. That should go over well.
I guess I've survived this long without having to even think of using my pocket streamlight for its potential alternate uses or get busted for it's minimally crenulated bezel, though DougCo justice center cops gave it a good look, I can probably live without one of these gadgets.
[ETA] I already have a tendency to get a little mouthy with the TSA pukes if they're being particularly assholy, I should avoid potential confrontation on something like this.
Knives.....well they aren't knives but they are edged.....since I am new to CO I will ask, are Tomahawks legal to carry? Asking for a friend.....
https://i.imgur.com/Fy2Xan6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9QvULsn.jpg
That handle is nice! Did you make that yourself?
That hawk is the work of Iron John Logan....Quote:
Originally Posted by CS1983
https://www.irontreeforge.com/home
I dont know that I would be willing to throw that one. That is a nice piece of work. Is it drilled for a pipe hawk?
I know this post has been going on for years, but if it hasn’t been mentioned yet, the old law of not being able to carry automatic knives (switchblades) was removed in 2018. You can now carry them, but they fall under the same 3.5” blade length rules as others. Ballistic knives are still very illegal.
Wow, really?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenks
[facepalm]
Yep, totally legal now, I carry a Microtech auto as my EDC now.
[Sarcasm2]..
[LOL] [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Jenks
But, the original question of can you legally carry a concealed knife of any type with a CHP has not been definitively answered.
CHP is a Concealed Handgun Permit, it is as the name implies. Does not cover knives, asp etc. On the flip side since most knives have a pocket clip wouldn't that be considered open carrying?
It depends on the state. Oregon I think uses that pocket clip work around. I haven't heard that about here though. Not that I've looked into it, just saying I haven't heard that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazin
Boredom. Too hot outside to do anything. So I read this entire thread. And now I'll make a comment that's about 9 years too late to be relevant, just because I can.
I don't recall every giving anyone a hard time about a knife they were carrying unless they had used it in a crime. For the last nearly 20 years that I've been out of law enforcement I just clip a little Kershaw or Gerber into my pocket and I've never worried about getting hassled by the police over it. Mostly because I avoid doing things that will get me into contact with the police. I'm not saying it's not important to understand the law and sometimes, like with this subject, that can be difficult.
But maybe we tend to overthink things sometimes?
I'll check back in another 9 years.
A little bird told me that a screwdriver can be a pretty effective defense weapon as well.
How about a pencil?
http://youtu.be/3ATMAza1TXg
I seem to recall that knives under the legal blade length limit are not considered "weapons".
But pretty much anything can be considered a deadly weapon. Even a screwdriver...
...or the human mind.
I thought he used a PAN-sell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Ignored this thread for a while and just came in to check it out. That is one heck of a sweet tomahawk.Quote:
Originally Posted by TresMonos
If that is the kind of Tomahawk that you can smoke stuff out of the blade opposite side, that would be so Colorado. Defend your self and blaze up...
Thanks, I really like it. It's really well balanced too but I just can't bring myself to throw it.Quote:
Originally Posted by theGinsue
It IS a classic Treaty Hawk design but I asked him to make the bowl a hammer instead of a pipe.Quote:
Originally Posted by FromMyColdDeadHand
Since I still consider myself to be new to CO (under 2 years here) which of these three can I legally carry?
https://i.imgur.com/k74hNloh.jpg
Blade length is limited to 3.5" for concealed carry.Quote:
Originally Posted by TresMonos
I think there are still some municipalities that don't allow automatic knives.
I think there?s some funky wording that basically says you aren?t allowed to carry a knife to use as a weapon. I try to stick to designs that look a little more utilitarian just to be on the safe side.