All posts in Knife Laws & Safety
Push Daggers Explained: What They Are and Where They're Restricted
Push daggers are a distinct fixed-blade weapon type with unusual legal restrictions in several states.
Umar Toor
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11 Aug, 2026
What Is a Butterfly Knife? Facts, History & Legality
Balisong knives are banned in several states — here's the history of the butterfly knife and where it's legal.
Umar Toor
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10 Aug, 2026
What Is a Switchblade Knife (and Why We Don't Sell Them)
Automatic knives are federally restricted — learn what qualifies as a switchblade and the law behind it.
Umar Toor
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10 Aug, 2026
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
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9 Aug, 2026
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
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9 Aug, 2026
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
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8 Aug, 2026
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
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8 Aug, 2026
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
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7 Aug, 2026
What Is a Ballistic Knife?
Ballistic knives fire their blade like a projectile — and they're federally banned in the US.
Umar Toor
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7 Aug, 2026