Considering an Automatic Knife...Please Comment...

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I know the OP has already made a decision... I just wanted to chime in and say that according to a link I found that outlines knife laws for all 50 states, automatic is definitely a no-no in NC. Additionally, that state's laws make specific mention against a "dirk" or "dagger", which would probably put you on shaky ground with anything double-edged IMO. At best, you are up against the LEO's discretion if it comes up.


Link for those interested:

http://home.netcom.com/~brlevine/sta-law.htm#N-R
 
Thanks for the link and commentary...I could not find anything that indicated that a D/E bade was illegal...but I am not terribly surprised. It seems that knife laws are more confusing and downright stupid than firearms laws. Please feel free to add any further comments, recommendations, and/or information as you wish...someone will have a similar question sooner or later. :)
 
No problem - glad to help. I agree about the "confusing" part.

I didn't read any text about double-edged being flat out illegal either, but again - you're leaving a lot up to interpretation.


Arguing about "the letter of the law" usually doesn't go so well for the non-LEO. I wouldn't chance it, personally. YMMV.
 
I wouldn't chance it, personally.
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My thoughts exactly...and FWIW I agree with your interpretation of the "daggers/dirks" section...I was searching for double edged explicitly stated in the law...I should have known better. :banghead:
 
"dagger/dirk" is the term most often used to describe double edged knives in the various laws.
 
Thanks for the tidbit hso, that was my thoughts as well...just [previously] could not find it in the law. Later I was able to find it, of course everything is easy to find if you know where to look and what to search for. The knife is scheduled to arrive tomorrow if anyone is interested. :)
 
I have a Benchmade 5500 and 520--same knife--- one is an auto--one is manual.

The 5500(auto) sits in the safe while the 520(manual) is my EDC because its so much more usefull.

Don't waste your money on an auto and get a nice AXIS lock manual---they cost less--are more usefull---and will keep you out of any legal trouble. And yes--my auto is legal here.
 
Received the Benchmade today...it appears to be very well constructed, and has all the features that I was looking for. :)
 
Thanks, the 940 was a little heavier IIRC, which led me to the 943, no doubt both are worthy of carry. :)
 
2 cents

Gentleman,

I was a student a Charlie Ochs. He makes a damn fine knife and for those who are inclined to do so, owning a piece of history is well worth the trouble.

AND the price is less than many of the tac knives on the market.

Shane
 
Friends, I have no doubt that those are fine automatic knives...unfortunately I decided against one...see the above posts for details on the [sarcasm]horrible[/sarcasm] tac. folder that I recently received. :neener:
 
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If I wanted to carry a knife, I'd go for a fixed blade. No noise. If I intended to defend myself with it, I'd keep it hidden and let my assailant figure out why he's bleeding.
 
If I wanted to carry a knife, I'd go for a fixed blade. No noise.
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That string would never hear me comin'. :D Though I purchased the knife for multi-purpose use...the main assailant is likely to be the tape found on cardboard boxes. Arguably my former knife...a Hen and Rooster P/E Stilletto...was better for defensive needs, but it lacked the serrated edge that I desired. At any rate I just purchased a new pocket pistol that should suffice for defensive needs. :)
 
Thanks rc, I like it a lot...used it to open up several boxes over the last couple of days...two of which included my new Desert Tactical SRS Rifle. :D
 
Another Recommendation

After decades of searching for a pocket carry that provides for hard use, defense and comfort ... have found the Benchmade 530.

Its 3" blade is 154-cm... it weighs less than 2 oz... its overall thickness is less just over a quarter of an inch... it opens fasts (its a manual knife with excellent construction) and locks up solid (uses the axis lock system).

Have pried open a door and used it for an emergency tracheotomy in the field. As a trauma doc I can choose to carry anything... this is the knife.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=530
 
Welcome to THR Doc...thanks for the info on what appears to be a fine blade, however I have already purchased the 943. It has done its job admirably...no trachs though. :)
 
I am sure you will love your benchy, I have been packing one for over 10 years, one of the very first axis lock knives and it is still going strong. It did just get a complete rebuild last month (for free) including new PB washers and pocket clip since the old one was "wearing out" they said I thought it was still fine but whatever. and sharp as the day it was new.
I have an auto mini stryker that I carried for a month or two but it just isn't as handy as the axis lock, in Oregon anyone can buy/carry an auto, hell yeah. For a serrated/plain edge check out the sog pentagon its not leagle in your state but you may want to take a look at it just for kicks. I thought about getting one but HSO kind of talked me out of it and I got another spyderco endura ZDP-189 instead.
 
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