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Fixed blades are never within the folding-pocketknife exemption. Carrying one in public needs a good reason or lawful authority (work, religion, national costume are listed examples).

Fixed blades are never within the exemption. Carrying one in public needs a good reason (work, religion, national costume are listed).

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.

Fixed blades are never within the folding-pocketknife exclusion. You must show a reasonable excuse or lawful authority (work, religion, national costume are listed defences).

Hunting and utility knives are not weapons (BMI); no blade-length limit. Zones and event orders can still apply, and a knife styled as a combat knife can be classed as a weapon.

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.

Single-edged fixed blade of 12 cm or less is not covered by § 42a. Event, rail and local ban-zone rules still apply. Knuckle-handled (Faustmesser) fixed knives are banned outright and are not covered by this rule.

Any sharp or pointed blade longer than 8 cm, fixed or folding: carrying without a justified reason is a crime (6 months-3 years, art. 4 comma 8). How the blade is measured is not defined in the text.

Single-edge fixed blades are not listed, but category IV-7 covers objects reasonably meant to injure given their nature or circumstances, and many councils ban carrying knives. No official text clears fixed blades; avoid carrying openly.

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.

A fixed-blade knife may be argued to be a cold weapon. The statute names daggers and bayonets but sets no blade length. The exceptions (hunting, fishing, sport, job) may apply but depend on the situation.

Fixed-blade knives are not 'navajas', so the 11 cm navaja ban does not apply, but art. 146 still bars carrying them outside home, work or sport unless there is a real need that agents accept.

Not a 'weapon' if asymmetrical, 5 cm or less, or 30 cm or more. But the pocket-knife exemption does not cover it, so Art. 28a applies: carrying without a plausible use while seeming to intend misuse is banned; seizure possible.

A fixed blade capable of stabbing is a dirk or dagger: criminal if concealed (e.g. under clothing). Carried openly in a visible sheath it is outside 21310. Banned at schools if blade over 2.5 in.

No federal blade-length limit or listing found for these. It can still become a 'weapon' offence if carried concealed (s.90) or for a dangerous purpose (s.88); push-dagger shapes and blades hidden in other objects are separately prohibited.

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.

No statewide length limit or carry-manner rule found for fixed blades, open or concealed. Chicago bans concealing blades over 2.5 in.

Fixed blades are not listed as such, but stilettos, daggers and dirks are, defined by design for stabbing. Courts decide case by case, so a single-edged utility fixed blade is likely fine but not certain.

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.

Carrying any knife with blade 4 in or longer in a public place, street or park is barred, concealed or not, except listed exceptions (work, hunting, transport from purchase).

No statewide length or carry ban found. Daggers, dirks and dangerous knives are an offence if possessed with intent to use unlawfully; possession itself is presumptive evidence of that intent (265.15(4)).

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.

No specific restriction found on open or concealed carry of fixed blades 5.5 in or shorter. Premises owners may still exclude you.

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 ban on carrying fixed blades, but display that alarms others is an offence (9.41.270). Cities may restrict: Seattle prohibits carrying any fixed-blade knife.

Dangerous by design or circumstances is a fact question. Fixed blades, especially daggers and double-edged ones, are likelier to be treated as weapons than pocket tools. Blades over 3 in matter under 22-4514(b) only with unlawful intent.

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.