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an automatic knife is a folding knife that opens with a spring by pushing a button
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Is it legal to carry a switch blade knife or automatic knife in NJ?
They were when I was growing up there. I suspect that they still are.
What states is it legal to carry a switch blade knife or automatic knife in Tennessee?
Yes it is elegal to carry switch blade butterfly and automatic knives any where in the usa . you could do it any way though but you should get a different knife.
Is it Illegal to buy automatic knife online?
Define "automatic knife." The unusual thing about the law is that, on the one hand it may not be unlawful to sell them, but it may be unlawful to possess or carry them.
Is it legal to own an automatic knife in Missouri?
Yes. Possession of automatic knives in MO is now legal as of July 10 2012. Carry of an auotmatic knife is also legal as long as it is not in violation of Federal law.
How do you make a folding knife auto open?
Folding knives do not auto open, a folding knife would refer to a knife such as a buck knife, or swiss army knife, both of which require to be manually opened. If you are asking how to convert a folding knife or "folder" into an automatic knife, well it is possible but it would have to be enabled for conversion. For instance, a boker magnum AK74 knife may be sold without a spring for legal reasons, then to make it the automatic switchblade it was meant to be, you would have to add a spring by taking it apart. If you are asking how to open an automatic knife (i.e., a switchbalde, or spring assisted knife), then the answer is it has to be engaged with the push of a button, a switch, or a lever; doing so will allow the spring to deploy automatically given you took the safety off if it has one.
Is it legal to carry a switch blade knife or automatic knife in Texas?
It is legal for you to carry an assisted opening knife but not a switchblade. An assisted opening knife does not have a button but does have a spring, you slightly open the knife and then it opens the rest of the way for you.Remember it has to be under 5.5 inches.
Do they have switchblades at the flea market?
In many jurisdictions, a 'switch blade' (automatic knife) is illegal to sell, as well as to be in possession of. But in some jurisdictions there are no laws against selling them, so there is a chance you will find a pocket knife seller selling automatic knifes at a flea market. Be aware, though, that because of the different laws in different areas, you may be legal here but very illegal there. If you are caught in possession of an automatic knife, the penalties may be almost as severe as carrying a concealed handgun without a permit.
Is it legal to own an automatic knife in the state of Iowa?
You can legally own them, however you would need a conceal carry permit to carry them with you
Where can one purchase Benchmade Automatic Knives?
Benchmade Automatic Knives can be purchased through their official website as well as at USA Knife Shop, Blade Play, Men's Personal Effects, Bass Pro Shops, Cops Plus and Gander Mountain.
Are balisong knives automatic switchblades?
automatic knives are defined as having a blade which is deployed by simply pressing a button located on the handle of the knife. balisongs, or "butterfly" knives, consist of two handles that rotate around a blade at two pivot points. these knives don't have any sort of deploying mechanism or spring an are completely manual, they are not considered automatic knives. However, in some states, a butterfly knife is considered a switchblade because you can use gravity to open it. An example of such a state is New Jersey.
What are the differences between a knife that is required to be registered as a weapon and a knife that is not?
It has to do with how long the blade it is and how it opens. Every state is different, but many do not permit you to own a switchblade, or automatic open knife, or gravity (balisong) knives. Fixed blades, unassisted open, and assisted open are fine depending on the length of the blade. You would need to check your local laws to find out details.
I have an OTF automatic knife lighter that doesnt light even with butane in it and a spark can anyone tell me how to get it to work?
Try adjusting the butane flow by turning the valve on the bottom of the lighter.
