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Drop Point vs Clip Point: Hunting Knife Blade Shapes Explained

Drop Point vs Clip Point: Hunting Knife Blade Shapes Explained

Choosing a hunting knife starts with blade shape — compare drop point and clip point designs.

Umar Toor · 12 Sep, 2026

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Is It Illegal to Keep a Knife in Your Car?

Is It Illegal to Keep a Knife in Your Car?

Vehicle knife storage has its own quirks under state law — here's the general picture.

Umar Toor · 9 Aug, 2026
Is a Pocket Knife Considered a Weapon?

Is a Pocket Knife Considered a Weapon?

Legally, most pocket knives are treated as tools, not weapons — but context and local law both matter.

Umar Toor · 9 Aug, 2026
What Is a Stiletto Knife?

What Is a Stiletto Knife?

The stiletto's slim, piercing blade has a long history — and a few legal restrictions of its own.

Umar Toor · 8 Aug, 2026
What Is an OTF Knife?

What Is an OTF Knife?

OTF stands for "out the front" — here's how these automatic knives work and where they're legal.

Umar Toor · 8 Aug, 2026
What Is a Gravity Knife?

What Is a Gravity Knife?

Gravity knives open with a flick of the wrist — learn what makes one and why it's often restricted.

Umar Toor · 7 Aug, 2026
What Is a Ballistic Knife?

What Is a Ballistic Knife?

Ballistic knives fire their blade like a projectile — and they're federally banned in the US.

Umar Toor · 7 Aug, 2026
What Is a Zombie Knife?

What Is a Zombie Knife?

Zombie knives are a specifically banned category in some countries — here's what defines one.

Umar Toor · 6 Aug, 2026
How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy or Carry a Knife?

How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy or Carry a Knife?

Age restrictions on buying and carrying knives vary by state and retailer — here's the general picture.

Umar Toor · 6 Aug, 2026
Can a Felon Legally Carry a Knife?

Can a Felon Legally Carry a Knife?

Knife restrictions for felons vary sharply by state — here's what to know before you carry.

Umar Toor · 5 Aug, 2026