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Knives & Other Weapons Most people that carry concealed also carry a knife or other weapon as a backup. Finding a good blade is often harder than finding a good pistol or revolver.

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Old April 27th, 2008, 07:05 PM   #1
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Kershaw Leek carry in WA

Would it be legal to carry a Kershaw Leek in Washington state specifically Island County?
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Old April 27th, 2008, 08:25 PM   #2
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RCW 9.41.250: Dangerous weapons — Penalty — Exemption for law enforcement officers.

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...or spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;...
RCW 9.94A.602: Deadly weapon special verdict — Definition.

The first defines what is illegal in Washington. I'm not familiar with a Kershaw Leek, so you can check the definitions here. All Washington counties will be the same.

The second has a little more specifics regarding carrying a knife and committing a crime, but seems to only apply if you have a knife and are caught committing a crime.
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Old April 29th, 2008, 10:00 AM   #3
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You might find this thread about knives in WA of interest.

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Old April 29th, 2008, 10:54 AM   #4
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Would it be legal to carry a Kershaw Leek in Washington state specifically Island County?
You'll need to check local municipal codes, but to my knowledge (IANAL) the county does not further restrict knives beyond what the RCW does.

I carry a Kershaw Blur in King County and I'm careful to keep it to myself when I venture into Seattle.
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