Fixed blades in Ohio

Bfunk · October 26th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Ok, I've read what i can find on ohio knife laws. From what I understand you cannot carry a deadly weapon CONCEALED other than a handgun (w/ proper permit). So folders that you can reasonably say are used as a tool are ok.

Where does this leave fixed blades? Are there any laws against open carry or a fixed blade? or restrictions on size/style?

C9H13NO3 · October 26th, 2009, 02:10 PM

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As used in sections 2923.11 to 2923.24 of the Revised Code:

(A) “Deadly weapon” means any instrument, device, or thing capable of inflicting death, and designed or specially adapted for use as a weapon, or possessed, carried, or used as a weapon.

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(A) No person shall knowingly carry or have, concealed on the person’s person or concealed ready at hand, any of the following:

(1) A deadly weapon other than a handgun;

It seems very vague. Don't know what to tell you?

buckeyeLCPL · October 26th, 2009, 02:12 PM

It's always been my understanding that fixed blades were a no-no, unless you had a good reason, like if you are hunting.

Some cities have their own knife laws too.

GunnyBunny · October 26th, 2009, 02:12 PM

I am not a lawyer, but here's what I found..............

http://knife-expert.com/oh.txt

Hope this helps.

C9H13NO3 · October 26th, 2009, 02:14 PM

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Ballistic Knife, Switchblade Knife, Spring blade Knife, Gravity Knife, or similar weapon are illegal. An ordinary pocket knife that is not possessed, carried or used as a weapon is not a "deadly weapon"
Many cities have 2 1/2" length Max.

Got that from handgunlaw.us

My other quotes in the previous post were from Ohio code.

Bfunk · October 26th, 2009, 02:16 PM

Are there any Ohio LEOs on the board? I dont really have any need to carry a fixed blade... just curious about the legality if I chose to.

Bfunk · October 26th, 2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by C9H13NO3

Got that from handgunlaw.us

My other quotes in the previous post were from Ohio code.

spring blade? would that be the same as spring assisted? like the one thats in my pocket right now?

buckeyeLCPL · October 26th, 2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bfunk

Are there any Ohio LEOs on the board? I dont really have any need to carry a fixed blade... just curious about the legality if I chose to.

There are one or two of them around here. But legal advice on the internet is what you pay for it Bfunk. I just stick with a good folder in my pocket, and have never had any issues with it regardless off the blade length, even when I have had a couple of interactions with cops and they know about it.

razor02097 · October 28th, 2009, 08:45 AM

yep very vague... anything can be a deadly weapon... I guess I can't conceal my car keys or put my hands in my pockets

Anubis · October 29th, 2009, 01:02 AM

Lawriter - ORC - 2923.11 Weapons control definitions. has an extensive list of prohibited weapons. I didn't see any reference made specifically to fixed blade knives.

October 26th, 2009, 02:04 PM	#1
Bfunk Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 59	Fixed blades in Ohio Ok, I've read what i can find on ohio knife laws. From what I understand you cannot carry a deadly weapon CONCEALED other than a handgun (w/ proper permit). So folders that you can reasonably say are used as a tool are ok. Where does this leave fixed blades? Are there any laws against open carry or a fixed blade? or restrictions on size/style? __________________ WHO DEY?! "To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic." Ted Nugent

October 26th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#3
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,986	It's always been my understanding that fixed blades were a no-no, unless you had a good reason, like if you are hunting. Some cities have their own knife laws too. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

October 26th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#4
GunnyBunny VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 2,110	I am not a lawyer, but here's what I found.............. http://knife-expert.com/oh.txt Hope this helps. __________________ CCW permit holder for Utah, Pennsylvannia, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.

October 26th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#6
Bfunk Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 59	Are there any Ohio LEOs on the board? I dont really have any need to carry a fixed blade... just curious about the legality if I chose to. __________________ WHO DEY?! "To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic." Ted Nugent

October 28th, 2009, 08:45 AM	#9
razor02097 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 121	yep very vague... anything can be a deadly weapon... I guess I can't conceal my car keys or put my hands in my pockets __________________ We the people want a regulated government. They the government want a regulated people. The only thing keeping government from getting what they want is our rights. Don't let them take our rights away!

October 29th, 2009, 01:02 AM	#10
Anubis Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arapahoe County CO Posts: 1,256	Lawriter - ORC - 2923.11 Weapons control definitions. has an extensive list of prohibited weapons. I didn't see any reference made specifically to fixed blade knives. __________________ "If you got to shoot, shoot! Don't talk!" -Tuco Ramirez-

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