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Checked 2026-10-27 · medium confidence

EDC knives with no carry restriction found in New Jersey

New Jersey has no blade-length rule. Switchblades, gravity knives, daggers, dirks and stilettos are possession offences unless you have an explainable lawful purpose. Any other knife that counts as a weapon is an offence when carried under circumstances not manifestly appropriate for lawful use. Context decides outcomes.

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 New Jersey page first.

8 that the law does not single out

  • Leatherman Arc

    blade 70.1 mm (2.76 in); cutting edge not published

    No specific restriction found for tools or scissors. They are not named in 2C:39-3(e); general 2C:39-5(d) still applies if used or carried as a weapon.

  • Gerber Dime

    blade 38.1 mm (1.50 in); cutting edge not published

    No specific restriction found for tools or scissors. They are not named in 2C:39-3(e); general 2C:39-5(d) still applies if used or carried as a weapon.

  • Leatherman Micra

    blade 40.6 mm (1.60 in); cutting edge not published

    No specific restriction found for tools or scissors. They are not named in 2C:39-3(e); general 2C:39-5(d) still applies if used or carried as a weapon.

  • Leatherman Skeletool CX

    blade 66 mm (2.60 in); cutting edge not published

    No specific restriction found for tools or scissors. They are not named in 2C:39-3(e); general 2C:39-5(d) still applies if used or carried as a weapon.

  • Leatherman Squirt PS4

    blade 40.6 mm (1.60 in); cutting edge not published

    No specific restriction found for tools or scissors. They are not named in 2C:39-3(e); general 2C:39-5(d) still applies if used or carried as a weapon.

  • Victorinox Swiss Card Classic

    blade length not published

    No specific restriction found for tools or scissors. They are not named in 2C:39-3(e); general 2C:39-5(d) still applies if used or carried as a weapon.

  • Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X

    blade length not published

    No specific restriction found for tools or scissors. They are not named in 2C:39-3(e); general 2C:39-5(d) still applies if used or carried as a weapon.

  • Leatherman Wave Plus

    blade 74.2 mm (2.92 in); cutting edge not published

    No specific restriction found for tools or scissors. They are not named in 2C:39-3(e); general 2C:39-5(d) still applies if used or carried as a weapon.

Popular knives that need a reason or are restricted

Morakniv Companion (stainless, Hi-Vis Orange shown)Reason needed

Not named, but a fixed blade can be a 'weapon' under 2C:39-1 ('other dangerous knives'). Carry is an offence under 2C:39-5(d) if circumstances are not manifestly appropriate (e.g. hunting, fishing, work). Concealed urban carry is risky.

ESEE Izula-IIReason needed

Not named, but a fixed blade can be a 'weapon' under 2C:39-1 ('other dangerous knives'). Carry is an offence under 2C:39-5(d) if circumstances are not manifestly appropriate (e.g. hunting, fishing, work). Concealed urban carry is risky.

Could not be settled from published specs

The answer turns on a length the maker does not publish, or on a point the law leaves open.