Automatic knives make the perfect survival, hunting, or everyday carry choice and offer incredible versatility. These blades are generally legal to own in most states but consider these limitations to ensure you’re following regulations when keeping one on your waistband or inside a glove compartment.
Public &Concealed Carry
A small number of states prohibit public carrying of automatic knives altogether, while others restrict carrying them concealed. You also might encounter privileges being limited to law enforcement, certain use cases (such as hunting), a specific age class, or individuals with a state-issued weapon ID.
Blade Length
A few states have limitations on blade length for automatic knives. Colorado, for example, prohibits concealing blades over 3.5 inches, but that same rule doesn’t apply to knives that are visible. Other states require any blade to be under a specified length (anywhere between 1.5 inches and 5 inches), regardless of whether it’s concealed or visible.
Location
Even states where you can legally carry a concealed automatic knife will likely have some restrictions on where you can take it. Schools, airports, court facilities, and other public spaces where security is a major concern are often off-limits.
Regulations can be confusing, change often, and might not even be directly spelled out for the public to interpret, so be sure to check the most current information for your state before carrying an automatic knife.