Checked 2026-10-26 · medium confidence
EDC knives with no carry restriction found in Florida
A 'common pocketknife' is not a legal 'weapon', so ordinary small folders face no carry rule except at schools. Other knives are 'weapons': since July 2023 eligible adults may carry them concealed without a licence, and no statute limits open carry of knives. No blade-length limit; ballistic knives are banned. Under-21 concealed carry is unsettled after a June 2026 ruling.
This is a filter, not a ranking. We have not tested these knives, and “no restriction found” is not a promise that carrying is legal. Transport rules, local bans and events still apply. Read the full Florida page first.
32 that the law does not single out
- Buck 110 Folding Hunter
blade 95.3 mm (3.75 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Leatherman Arc
blade 70.1 mm (2.76 in); cutting edge not published
Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.
- Benchmade Bugout
blade 82.3 mm (3.24 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Victorinox Cadet (Alox)
blade 64 mm (2.52 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Victorinox Classic SD
blade 40 mm (1.57 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Victorinox Climber
blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Spyderco Delica 4 (Lightweight)
65 mm cutting edge (2.56 in)
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Gerber Dime
blade 38.1 mm (1.50 in); cutting edge not published
Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.
- CIVIVI Elementum
blade 75.2 mm (2.96 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Nagao Kanekoma Higonokami SK (Niwaki-sold Kanekoma)
blade 71 mm (2.80 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Victorinox Huntsman
blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Spyderco Ladybug 3
43 mm cutting edge (1.69 in)
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Kershaw Leek
blade 76.2 mm (3.00 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Leatherman Micra
blade 40.6 mm (1.60 in); cutting edge not published
Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.
- Benchmade Mini Bugout
blade 71.6 mm (2.82 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- W.R. Case & Sons Mini Trapper
blade 69.9 mm (2.75 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Opinel No.07 Stainless Steel
blade 80 mm (3.15 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Opinel No.08 Stainless Steel
blade 85 mm (3.35 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Spyderco Para 3
67 mm cutting edge (2.64 in)
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Gerber Paraframe I (stainless, plain edge)
blade 76.5 mm (3.01 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Ontario Knife Company RAT Model 1 (RAT I)
blade 88.9 mm (3.50 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Spyderco Roadie
44 mm cutting edge (1.73 in)
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Leatherman Skeletool CX
blade 66 mm (2.60 in); cutting edge not published
Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.
- Victorinox Spartan
blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Spyderco Squeak
44 mm cutting edge (1.73 in)
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- CRKT Squid (Thumbstud)
blade 54.76 mm (2.16 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- CRKT Squid Assisted
blade 60.2 mm (2.37 in); cutting edge not published
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Leatherman Squirt PS4
blade 40.6 mm (1.60 in); cutting edge not published
Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.
- Victorinox Swiss Card Classic
blade length not published
Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.
- Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X
blade length not published
Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.
- W.R. Case & Sons Trapper
76.2 mm cutting edge (3.00 in)
Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.
- Leatherman Wave Plus
blade 74.2 mm (2.92 in); cutting edge not published
Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.
Popular knives that need a reason or are restricted
| Morakniv Companion (stainless, Hi-Vis Orange shown) | Restricted Fixed blades are 'weapons'. Eligible adults 21+ may carry concealed without a licence; no statute bars open carry of knives. Under-21 concealed carry is unsettled; school property is banned. |
| ESEE Izula-II | Restricted Fixed blades are 'weapons'. Eligible adults 21+ may carry concealed without a licence; no statute bars open carry of knives. Under-21 concealed carry is unsettled; school property is banned. |