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A multitool with a locking blade, or a blade edge over 3 inches, is outside the exemption. Police policy treats locking multitools as lock knives. You need a good reason (e.g. work).

A multitool with a locking blade or an edge over 3 inches is within s139; you need a good reason such as work.

s9 has no folding-knife, length or lock exemption: any knife or article with a blade or sharp point carried in public is an offence unless you prove good reason, lawful authority, work use or a recreational purpose. Burden is on you.

A multitool with a locking blade, or a blade edge over 3 inches, is within s49. You need a reasonable excuse, e.g. use at work.

Pocket knives and multitools, locking or not, are everyday objects, not weapons (OGH, BMI). No national carry restriction found; Waffenverbotszonen and event orders can still ban carrying objects that are 'geeignet' for violence.

No national offence for carrying a knife in public was found. The Interior Ministry spokesman says legislation does not limit carrying knives in public spaces. Premises owners and carriers set their own rules.

Any other knife, including Opinel, Laguiole and Swiss-style knives: the government calls them category D (June 2025) or weapons 'by destination' (Feb 2025). Carrying needs a legitimate reason judged case by case; self-defence is not one.

Einhandmesser (opens and locks one-handed). Carrying in public is banned unless you have a legitimate interest (work, custom, sport, other generally recognised purpose) or it is in a closed container (§ 42a Abs. 2-3). The carrier must show it.

Folders with a blade of 5 cm or more, single edge, pointed and with any blade lock: carrying without a justified reason is a crime (6 months-3 years, art. 4 comma 8). The reason must be real, current and checkable at the stop.

Single-edge manual folders up to 28 cm open are not a listed weapon; lock type does not matter. Not allowed in bars, stadiums, some venues or local knife-ban zones, and police can treat one as a weapon by circumstances.

Police state that having a knife in a pocket or on a belt is not an offence under art. 50a. It becomes one if circumstances indicate intent to commit a crime, for example brandishing it. Mass events, schools and private venues have separate rules.

The statute does not say whether ordinary pocket knives are 'cold weapons'. Readings differ and no authoritative interpretation or case law was found. The exceptions (sport, hunting, fishing, work) may help but are untested.

Not a prohibited weapon, but it is a category 5 'arma blanca': carrying outside home, work or sport is banned unless you have a need that police accept. Pointed blades are singled out. Local fines are likely without a clear purpose.

Manual folders and multitools are 'Taschenmesser' (Swiss Army knife and comparable products), expressly not dangerous objects. Misuse (threatening) is still an offence. Whether tactical locking folders count as 'comparable' is not defined in law.

No California rule found specific to multitools or small tools; a locked-open blade could still be treated as a dirk if concealed. Schools restrict blades over 2.5 in.

No federal listing or length limit found for ordinary fixed blades, multitools or scissors. Same caveats: concealed carry of a 'weapon' (s.90), dangerous purpose (s.88), push-dagger or disguised designs, and local bylaws.

Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

No statewide restriction found for locking, non-locking or one-hand folders and multitools. Chicago: do not conceal blades over 2.5 in (63.5 mm).

Catch-all: single-edged non-locking folders, balisongs, multitools and scissors are not listed in §10(b); no specific restriction found. School and government-building bans apply.

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.

Under 4 in blades: must be fully out of view. A pocket clip, hinge or top showing counts as open view per NYPD. Fixed blades worn outside clothing are barred.

No statewide restriction on ordinary non-automatic folders or tools found, apart from the intent offence. Local rules (NYC), schools and transit apply.

Since Act 119 of 2022 the offensive-weapons definition no longer lists knives, so no statewide opening-type ban. Carrying with intent to use criminally (s.907) and brandishing remain offences. Philadelphia and school/court rules still apply.

Catch-all: no specific statewide restriction found for folders, multitools, keychain tools or scissors with blades 5.5 in or shorter.

Everyday carry outdoors is not federally regulated, but a larger knife can be a 'dangerous weapon': banned in federal buildings (up to 1 year) and federal court facilities (up to 2 years).

No state blade-length or lock rule. Manual folders (including one-hand opening by thumb stud or flipper) are fine; brandishing is an offence. Seattle bans carrying a folder over 3.5 inches blade.

No specific restriction found for tools or scissors, but any item can count as a dangerous weapon by the circumstances of carrying. Federal sites ban more.

NSW, Vic, Qld, WA and SA all make carrying a knife in public an offence without lawful excuse/reasonable excuse (work, sport, recreation, etc.); self-defence is never an excuse. Use the state entry for details.

Any knife or blade in a public place or school, including pocket knives and multitools with a blade, is an offence unless you prove a reasonable excuse (work, food, sport, uniform, genuine religious purpose; self-defence excluded). Burden is on you.

Any knife, including folders, fixed blades and multitools with a blade, in a public place needs a reasonable excuse (s.13A, s.202A). No blade-length exemption. Work, trade, fishing, camping or religious (kirpan) use can qualify; self-defence does not.

Any knife you physically possess in a public place (includes places visible from a public place) or school needs a reasonable excuse: lawful activity/employment, sport, exhibiting, or lawful purpose (e.g. pen knife or Swiss Army knife for normal utility). Self-defence is excluded.

Any other knife in a public place, education facility or place of worship needs a lawful excuse (s.21E; 6 months, or 12 months for repeat). A visibly carried offensive weapon that scares someone is a separate 2-year offence.

Other knives (folders, fixed blades, multitools with a blade) are controlled weapons: need a lawful excuse (employment, lawful sport/recreation, collection). Courts consider time and place. Self-defence is excluded. Daggers, throwing blades and machetes are prohibited.

A knife (or blade, axe, machete) anywhere in WA needs a lawful excuse: lawful work/duty/activity, sport/recreation/entertainment, or collection/display. Self-defence is excluded and you must prove the excuse. Round-tipped dull and plastic/wooden eating knives are excluded. Even with excuse, carrying that scares people is an offence.