Texas knife law? - Page 3

64zebra · July 27th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonconsiglio

Since Texas law states 5.5 for folders and 4.5 for fixed blades, I thought that would overrule city ordinances? Corpus tried something like 3.5 inches for folders, but they had to remove the ordinance for whatever reason.

incorrect info
there is no distinction in Texas law for folders vs fixed blade
its 5 1/2 inches blade length period

from the penal code:

for definition:
6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;

stormbringerr · July 27th, 2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fm2

I agree it should be a CWP.

There are fixed blade knives you can carry (as long as they aren't listed under "illegal weapon",like double edged...) and that's a good thing.

A small fixed blade knife is not an option for folks in other states.

whats wrong w/a double edge knife?

stormbringerr · July 27th, 2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

Pretty strange laws (knife laws) and especially in TX...another reason to love the GunShine State...no such laws here.

you said it ret, these knife laws here are a pain.

JDBraddy · August 11th, 2009, 03:27 AM

The laws here are just contradictory and confusing, and just to add to the confusion, are not cosistantly enforced (So what's new?). It's been my experience that very much depends upon the mood and personal attitudes of the officer you're dealing with. Law enforcement pretty much has free reign to do as they see fit here, all you can really do is accept whatever they decide to do with you, and hope the judge is in a better mood when you go before him. The absolute worst thing you can do, is try to explain or show them where or why you think they're wrong, or mention your rights. Personal experience has taught me, we don't really have any rights here. According to the Bexar County Sheriffs Dept. both of these knives are legal whenever the deputy says they are legal, and are illegal whenever the deputy says they are illegal....... That lesson cost me the ZDP Leek on top, and a $500 fine.

jonconsiglio · August 19th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Hey all, sorry it took me so long to reply here on what I posted about 4.5" for the fixed blades, we just had our second child...

I thought it odd too and never saw it anywhere in the codes, but when I was speaking with the local PD about some other stuff I asked about knife laws here in Corpus since apparently there's a 3" or less ordinance here in Corpus and I carry a Strider SNG cc (now usually a Small Sebebnza or RAT Izula).

They said it's fine here at 5.5" even though there's still some sort of ordinance when looking online for the local laws and 4.5" on fixed blades. I've never seen this anywhere else, but according to them, it's a state law.

No big deal to me since nothing I'd carry is bigger than 4", but still nice to know..

Here's a few links for State knife laws. None of which mention the 4.5" fixed blade limit...

http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USKnife.pdf

State Knife Laws, City & County Ordinances - KnifeLawsOnline.com

64zebra · August 19th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonconsiglio

Hey all, sorry it took me so long to reply here on what I posted about 4.5" for the fixed blades, we just had our second child...

I thought it odd too and never saw it anywhere in the codes, but when I was speaking with the local PD about some other stuff I asked about knife laws here in Corpus since apparently there's a 3" or less ordinance here in Corpus and I carry a Strider SNG cc (now usually a Small Sebebnza or RAT Izula).

They said it's fine here at 5.5" even though there's still some sort of ordinance when looking online for the local laws and 4.5" on fixed blades. I've never seen this anywhere else, but according to them, it's a state law.

No big deal to me since nothing I'd carry is bigger than 4", but still nice to know..

Here's a few links for State knife laws. None of which mention the 4.5" fixed blade limit...

http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USKnife.pdf

State Knife Laws, City & County Ordinances - KnifeLawsOnline.com

CONGRATS ON THE BABY!!!!!

there is nothing in the state statutes about 4.5", only that a LEGAL knife has a blade length limit of 5.5", if a LEO told you the 4.5" thing was a state law....they need a Penal Code refresher course

jonconsiglio · August 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM

I've found that the PD is usually the last place to call about the laws.. I'm interested in looking more in to this though.

Thanks! Our son is 7 days old today. This is our second and much rougher than the first. My wife has some serious bleeding after the c-section and almost needed emergency surgery, so it was also pretty stressful.

Rexster · August 19th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Congratulations on the baby! Prayers up for all of y'all, particularly for your wife's healing.

Harley 55 · October 13th, 2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realdealhere

I have my Chl and can carry as many pistols concealed as I can hide and walk with but am subject to arrest for a little fixed blade boot knife, neck knife, etc. Strange but true.

Negative. As long as it's single edged, go for it.

Harley 55 · October 13th, 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonconsiglio

Hey all, sorry it took me so long to reply here on what I posted about 4.5" for the fixed blades, we just had our second child...

I thought it odd too and never saw it anywhere in the codes, but when I was speaking with the local PD about some other stuff I asked about knife laws here in Corpus since apparently there's a 3" or less ordinance here in Corpus and I carry a Strider SNG cc (now usually a Small Sebebnza or RAT Izula).

They said it's fine here at 5.5" even though there's still some sort of ordinance when looking online for the local laws and 4.5" on fixed blades. I've never seen this anywhere else, but according to them, it's a state law.

No big deal to me since nothing I'd carry is bigger than 4", but still nice to know..

Here's a few links for State knife laws. None of which mention the 4.5" fixed blade limit...

http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USKnife.pdf

State Knife Laws, City & County Ordinances - KnifeLawsOnline.com

5.5" is the legal limit on any blade in Texas.

August 19th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#25
jonconsiglio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 233	Hey all, sorry it took me so long to reply here on what I posted about 4.5" for the fixed blades, we just had our second child... I thought it odd too and never saw it anywhere in the codes, but when I was speaking with the local PD about some other stuff I asked about knife laws here in Corpus since apparently there's a 3" or less ordinance here in Corpus and I carry a Strider SNG cc (now usually a Small Sebebnza or RAT Izula). They said it's fine here at 5.5" even though there's still some sort of ordinance when looking online for the local laws and 4.5" on fixed blades. I've never seen this anywhere else, but according to them, it's a state law. No big deal to me since nothing I'd carry is bigger than 4", but still nice to know.. Here's a few links for State knife laws. None of which mention the 4.5" fixed blade limit... http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USKnife.pdf State Knife Laws, City & County Ordinances - KnifeLawsOnline.com __________________ Jonathan www.consigliophotography.com

August 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#27
jonconsiglio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 233	I've found that the PD is usually the last place to call about the laws.. I'm interested in looking more in to this though. Thanks! Our son is 7 days old today. This is our second and much rougher than the first. My wife has some serious bleeding after the c-section and almost needed emergency surgery, so it was also pretty stressful. __________________ Jonathan www.consigliophotography.com

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August 11th, 2009, 03:27 AM	#24
JDBraddy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas. Posts: 49	The laws here are just contradictory and confusing, and just to add to the confusion, are not cosistantly enforced (So what's new?). It's been my experience that very much depends upon the mood and personal attitudes of the officer you're dealing with. Law enforcement pretty much has free reign to do as they see fit here, all you can really do is accept whatever they decide to do with you, and hope the judge is in a better mood when you go before him. The absolute worst thing you can do, is try to explain or show them where or why you think they're wrong, or mention your rights. Personal experience has taught me, we don't really have any rights here. According to the Bexar County Sheriffs Dept. both of these knives are legal whenever the deputy says they are legal, and are illegal whenever the deputy says they are illegal....... That lesson cost me the ZDP Leek on top, and a $500 fine.

August 19th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#28
Rexster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE Texas Posts: 895	Congratulations on the baby! Prayers up for all of y'all, particularly for your wife's healing.