Sec. 451-1. - Sharp objects or instruments on the person.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to carry around or have in his manual possession or control any ice pick or similar kind of sharp instrument, other than ordinary pocketknives, and such instruments described in subsection (b) of this section, unless the object is a necessary instrument of his lawful trade or occupation or for lawful use in his home, and is actually being carried and intended to be used for use in the performance of such trade or occupation, or for use in his home.
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to wear or carry in any public street or place, elevator, public vehicle or place of assemblage any hatpin, ornament or sharp or pointed object, which has an exposed point or edge of more than one-half (½) inch, unless the point or edge is protected with a guard so as to cover it and prevent injury to any person coming in contact therewith.
That may be one interpretation of this:
Municode
So, it appears that a fixed-blade of longer than 1/2" cannot be carried exposed. I don't know if a fixed-blade would be a "ordinary pocketknife", either.
Never heard of anyone getting "busted" for a knife ordinance, though.
There are only 2 illegal cutting tools in Indiana. Autos and ninja stars. You can carry a sword around if you want to.
There are only 2 illegal cutting tools in Indiana. Autos and ninja stars. You can carry a sword around if you want to.
Don't forget Carmel, you can't have a spring assisted knife there.
I was not aware of the Indy ordinance. But the way I read it, it needs to be in a sheath. I know CA requires all fixed blade knives to be sheathed on the hip.
Likewise. I would be curious to see if the WalMart up there sells them...I hope this isn't true. I'm in Carmel quite a bit and always have at least one assisted knife on me. Ill have to look into this.
Silly.....I can carry a "gun"but not an automatic knife...
Wiskey,Tango,Foxtrot(WTF)
I did a quick search, but couldn't find anything. Where did you hear this?I am fairly certain that auto opening knives are now legal. I could be wrong though.
I am fairly certain that auto opening knives are now legal. I could be wrong though.
I did a quick search, but couldn't find anything. Where did you hear this?
Likewise. I would be curious to see if the WalMart up there sells them...
Silly.....I can carry a "gun"but not an automatic knife...
Wiskey,Tango,Foxtrot(WTF)