Switchblade question

[Zephri]

I really couldn't care less about it. I have far more deadly things in my closet anyways.

 

[bigcraig]

Meh.....switchblades and assisted openers are a bit over-rated IMHO, once I learned how to properly deploy an Emerson Waved knife, it is much faster than the above mentioned DEATH instruments.

 

[obijohn]

Meh.....switchblades and assisted openers are a bit over-rated IMHO, once I learned how to properly deploy an Emerson Waved knife, it is much faster than the above mentioned DEATH instruments.

big craig, just carry it in your right side front pocket close to the outside seam of the pant leg. you'll play hell getting it out of your pocket WITHOUT it opening.

the assisted opening knives ARE NOT AUTOMATICS. you must start the blades movement on your own. they assist, not automatically open.

 

[rhino]

One night on "the Tonight Show," Sammy Davis, Jr. saw Johnny get nipped by an animal (I think it was goat or something similar). Later in the show, Sammy said, "If that thing bit me, my knife would open automatically in my pocket."

 

[sjstill]

Meh.....switchblades and assisted openers are a bit over-rated IMHO, once I learned how to properly deploy an Emerson Waved knife, it is much faster than the above mentioned DEATH instruments.

+1 on Emerson's Wave!!

 

[epsylum]

+1 on Emerson's Wave!!

Or a Spyderco + a zip tie.

 

[ryanmercer]

As for more dumb edged weapons laws in IN, what about the fact that "throwing stars" are illegal? I can legally own a short barreled, suppressed, machine gun, but not a friggin throwing star? That is just stupid.

I was thinking the same thing today... as I found the one I have that my dad bought me in Florida a decade and a half ago on vacation last night... I was thinking "I can carry this gun, but I can't carry that metal star, unless it's on a neck chain"

 

[jarhead]

In indiana you can legally carry a switch blade if you only have one arm.

 

[Scutter01]

In indiana you can legally carry a switch blade if you only have one arm.

Wow! Holy resurrected threads!

IC 35-47-5-2
Knife with blade that opens automatically or may be propelled
Sec. 2. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell, lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a blade that:
(1) opens automatically; or
(2) may be propelled;
by hand pressure applied to a button, device containing gas, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.70-2000, SEC.2.



I'm not sure I can see the exception in the statute for handicapped people. Do you have a link to something other than this?

 

[dice dealer]

At the auctions in southern indiana they are called "Letter openers"

Thank you very much

 

[ATM]

In indiana you can legally carry a switch blade if you only have one arm.

There is a federal exception but no state exception:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/the_cutting_edge/14922-knife_laws_in_in-10.html#post244998

 

[roscott]

Psh. All you criminals and your dangerous weapons. I have no switchblades, throwing stars, or brass knuckles.

Only letter openers, necklace pendants, and paperweights for me.

 

[Goodcat]

Psh. All you criminals and your dangerous weapons. I have no switchblades, throwing stars, or brass knuckles.

Only letter openers, necklace pendants, and paperweights for me.

Ya I have a lot of 'moon' necklace pendants myself. I love the bling, what can I say?

 

[Bill of Rights]

Wow! Holy resurrected threads!

IC 35-47-5-2
Knife with blade that opens automatically or may be propelled
Sec. 2. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell, lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a blade that:
(1) opens automatically; or
(2) may be propelled;
by hand pressure applied to a button, device containing gas, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.70-2000, SEC.2.



I'm not sure I can see the exception in the statute for handicapped people. Do you have a link to something other than this?

Just Kirk's First Law of the Internet.

 

[BloodEclipse]

Wow! Holy resurrected threads!

IC 35-47-5-2
Knife with blade that opens automatically or may be propelled
Sec. 2. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell, lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a blade that:
(1) opens automatically; or
(2) may be propelled;
by hand pressure applied to a button, device containing gas, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.70-2000, SEC.2.



I'm not sure I can see the exception in the statute for handicapped people. Do you have a link to something other than this?

Seeing how the Kershaw is opened by a part of the BLADE this does not apply to them. I just bought one tonight for my daughter. It is the Leek.

 

[Scutter01]

Seeing how the Kershaw is opened by a part of the BLADE this does not apply to them. I just bought one tonight for my daughter. It is the Leek.

Correct. Kershaws are assisted-openers, not auto-openers (aka switchblades).