Wisconsin Legalizes Switchblades And Concealed Knives - Page 2

csmsss · February 13, 2016, 06:50 PM

Switchblades are pretty much useless as fighting weapons because their lock mechanisms are so weak and, generally, the blades are of poor quality. A fixed blade knife is always preferable to any folding blade if you're in the unfortunate situation of having to defend yourself with an edged weapon.

I love knives, but don't carry one for self defense because TX law requires blade lengths under 4" for carry. And I'm no expert with a blade. A collapsible baton is probably the best non-firearm weapon you can carry, if your state allows it. Unfortunately, TX does not. Even with a CHL. They're verboten for carry.

RiponP90 · February 14, 2016, 09:14 AM

csmss I think it also greatly depends on the knife itself too. I would trust a Benchmade or Microtech well over something stamped made in China. I think any knife isn't really a good option for fighting if you are planning on using it as your primary option, in my opinion they are simply backups in which case a switchblade is a decent option since it can easily be concealed.

I do remember when I was living in El Paso though that whenever anyone got in a knife fight, even if it was for self defense, they would charge both parties with attempted murder since it was such a nasty ordeal. Texas had some quirky laws but I thought they recently passed a law that allowed switchblades for those with a carry permit?

Wisconsin is also home to the best collapsible batons so yay

csmsss · February 14, 2016, 03:09 PM

Ripon, Texas recently updated it's statutory laws, instituting a state preemption over local laws: http://www.kniferights.org/index.php...sk=view&id=322

Switchblades, however they be defined, are also now legal.

However, Texas retains a very ambiguous statute defining illegal knives for carry:
(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.

The term "bowie knife" has been used to describe such a vast array of edged weapons, it could be applied to just about any knife.

February 14, 2016, 09:14 AM	#27
RiponP90 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2016 Posts: 190	csmss I think it also greatly depends on the knife itself too. I would trust a Benchmade or Microtech well over something stamped made in China. I think any knife isn't really a good option for fighting if you are planning on using it as your primary option, in my opinion they are simply backups in which case a switchblade is a decent option since it can easily be concealed. I do remember when I was living in El Paso though that whenever anyone got in a knife fight, even if it was for self defense, they would charge both parties with attempted murder since it was such a nasty ordeal. Texas had some quirky laws but I thought they recently passed a law that allowed switchblades for those with a carry permit? Wisconsin is also home to the best collapsible batons so yay __________________ Proud PS90 SBR and SPAS 12 Owner www.plinkersclub.com Your source for target, hunting and self defense ammunition.

February 13, 2016, 06:50 PM	#26
csmsss Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 3,078	Switchblades are pretty much useless as fighting weapons because their lock mechanisms are so weak and, generally, the blades are of poor quality. A fixed blade knife is always preferable to any folding blade if you're in the unfortunate situation of having to defend yourself with an edged weapon. I love knives, but don't carry one for self defense because TX law requires blade lengths under 4" for carry. And I'm no expert with a blade. A collapsible baton is probably the best non-firearm weapon you can carry, if your state allows it. Unfortunately, TX does not. Even with a CHL. They're verboten for carry.

February 14, 2016, 03:09 PM	#28
csmsss Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 3,078	Ripon, Texas recently updated it's statutory laws, instituting a state preemption over local laws: http://www.kniferights.org/index.php...sk=view&id=322 Switchblades, however they be defined, are also now legal. However, Texas retains a very ambiguous statute defining illegal knives for carry: (6) "Illegal knife" means a: (A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches; (B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown; (C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard; (D) bowie knife; (E) sword; or (F) spear. The term "bowie knife" has been used to describe such a vast array of edged weapons, it could be applied to just about any knife.