Which auto knife...

[DaKruiser]

Ok Brad, what are some of your personal favorite autos?

 

[obijohn]

Some of us may be prepared for 1JUL.

 

[Bradsknives]

I'm new to the auto-knife scene, so forgive what may be a stupid question....which other states allow auto-knives? Will we have to start a thread analogous to the "Which states honor my LTCH"?

This list is probably not current because a lot of states like Indiana are currently repealing their current auto knife laws, but this is the latest I have on hand.


State

Alabama
Possession-Legal – State Code: Title 13A Criminal Code
Carry-Legal- Allowed if not concealed – State Code: Section 13A-11-50

Alaska
Possession-Illegal – State Code: Article 2, Section 11.61.200
Carry-Illegal- State Code: Article 2, Section 11.61.200

Arizona
Possession-Legal – State Code: Arizona Criminal Code 13-3102
Carry-Legal – State Code: 13-3102 A-1

Arkansas
Possession-Legal -Act 83 of 2007 (H 1235) Feb, 2010
Carry-Legal – Act 83 of 2007 (H 1235) Feb, 2010

California
Possession-Legal – State Code: California Penal Code 653k
Carry-Legal- Allowed if blade is under 2 inches. State Code: 653k

Colorado
Possession-Legal – Exception made for collectors and/or possession as curios or antiques. – State Code: Criminal Code Section 18-12-101
Carry-Illegal- Exception for Firefighters, EMT, & First Responders – State Code: Criminal Code Section 18-12-101

Connecticut
Possession-Legal – State Code: Sec. 53-206′‘
Carry-Illegal if blade is over 1.5 inches – State Code: Sec. 53-206

Delaware
Possession-Illegal – State Code: Crimes & Criminal Procedure – Chapter 11 Section 222
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Chapter 11 Section 222

Florida
Possession-Legal – State Code: 790.001
Carry-Legal – State Code: 790.001

Georgia
Possession-Legal – State Code: 16-11-126
Carry-Legal – State Code: 16-11-126

Hawaii
Possession-Illegal – State Code: §134-51
Carry-Illegal – State Code: §134-51

Idaho
Possession-Legal – State Code: 18-3302
Carry-Legal- Allowed – Illegal if intoxicated or exhibit any deadly or dangerous weapon in a rude, angry or threatening manner– State Code: 18-3302

Illinois
Possession-Legal – State Code: Criminal Code 720 ILCS 5/24-1
Carry-Illegal – State Code:720 ILCS 5/24-1

Indiana
Possession-Illegal – State Code: IC 35-47-5-2 Sec.2.(2)
Carry-Illegal – State Code: IC 35-47-5-2 Sec.2.(2)

Iowa
Possession-Legal – State Code: Crime Control and Criminal Acts – Definitions. 702.7
Carry-Legal -if not concealed – State Code: 724.4

Kansas
Possession-Illegal – State Code: Article 42. Crimes Against the Public Safety Weapons Control. Section 21-4201
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Section 21-4201

Kentucky
Possession-Legal – State Code: 500.080 Definitions for Kentucky Penal Code
Carry-Legal- concealed carry allowed with “concealed deadly weapons permit” State Code: 527.020

Louisiana
Possession-Illegal – State Code: Louisiana – R.S. 14:95
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Louisiana – R.S. 14:95

Maine
Possession-Illegal – State Code: Maine – Chapter. 43 17-A Section 1055
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Maine – Chapter. 43 17-A Section 1055

Maryland
Possession-Illegal – State Code:§ 4-105
Carry-Illegal- State Code: § 4-101 (a).(5).(ii).2

Massachusetts
Possession-Illegal – State Code: GENERAL LAWS PART IV. TITLE I. Chapter 269: Section 10
Carry-Illegal – State Code: GENERAL LAWS PART IV. TITLE I. Chapter 269: Section 10

Michigan
Possession-Illegal – State Code: 750.226a.
Carry-Illegal – State Code: 750.226a.

Minnesota
Possession-Illegal, but exception made for collectors and/or possession as curios or antiques. – State Code: Section 609.66 Subdivision 1
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Section 609.66 Subdivision 1

Mississippi
Possession-Legal – State Code: Crimes Section § 97-37-1
Carry-Allowed- if not concealed or intoxicated – State Code: Crimes Section § 97-37-1

Missouri
Possession-Illegal, but exception made for collectors and/or possession as curios or antiques. – State Code: Chapter 571, Weapons Offenses 571.020.1.(7)
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Chapter 571, Weapons Offenses 571.020.1.(7)

Montana
Possession-Illegal, but exception made for collectors and/or possession as curios or antiques. – State Code: 45-8-331
Carry-Illegal – State Code: 45-8-331

Nebraska
Possession-Legal – State Code: Crimes and Punishments. 28-1201
Carry-Legal- Allowed if not concealed – State Code: Crimes and Punishments. 28-1201

Nevada
Possession-Allowed with permit – State Code: NRS 202.355
Carry-Illegal – State Code: NRS 202.355

New Hampshire
Possession-Legal – State Code: [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]159:16[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]HB 1665 (May 2010)[/FONT]
Carry-Legal – State Code: [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]159:16 [/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]HB 1665 (May 2010)[/FONT]

New Jersey
Possession-Illegal – State Code: Code of Criminal Justice – 2C:39-3
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Code of Criminal Justice- 2C:39-3e]

New Mexico
Possession-Illegal – State Code: Criminal Offenses – 30-1-12
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Criminal Offenses – 30-1-12

New York
Possession-Legal – for the purpose of hunting or fishing if possessed by a person who has a valid hunting or fishing license – State Code: Penal Law Section 265.01
Carry-Legal – for the purpose of hunting or fishing if possessed by a person who has a valid hunting or fishing license – State Code: Penal Law Section
265.01


North Carolina
Possession-Legal – State Code: 14-269″
Carry-Legal- Allowed if not concealed – State Code: 14-269″

North Dakota
Possession-Legal – State Code: Criminal Code – Weapons – 62.1-04-02
Carry-Legal -Allowed if not concealed – State Code: Criminal Code – Weapons – 62.1-04-02

Ohio
Possession-Legal- (purchases only allowed through online retailers)- State Code: § 2923.12
Carry-Illegal – State Code: § 2923.12

Oklahoma
Possession-Legal – State Code: §21-1272.
Carry-Illegal – State Code: §21-1272.

Oregon
Possession-Legal – State Code: 166.240
Carry-Legal- Allowed if not concealed – State Code: 166.240

Pennsylvania
Possession-Illegal, but exception made for collectors and/or possession as curios. – State Code: Pa. C.S.A. 18.908
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Pa. C.S.A. 18.908

Rhode Island
Possession-Legal – State Code: 11-47-42
Carry-Legal – State Code: 11-47-42

South Carolina
Possession-Legal – State Code: 16-23-460
Carry-Illegal – State Code: 16-23-460

South Dakota
Possession-Legal – State Code: 22-14-19
Carry-Legal – State Code: 22-14-19

Tennessee
Possession-Illegal, exception made for collectors and/or possession as curios or antiques – State Code: 39-17-1302 (c) (1)
Carry-Illegal – State Code: 39-17-1302

Texas
Possession-Illegal, but exception made for collectors and/or possession as curios or antiques – State Code: Health, Safety & Morals – 46.02
Carry-Illegal – State Code: Health, Safety & Morals – 46.02

Utah
Possession-Legal – State Code: Offenses Against Public Health and Safety – 76-10-504
Carry-Legal- Allowed if not concealed; concealed carry allowed with permit or license – State Code: Offenses Against Public Health and Safety – 76-10-504

Vermont
Possession-Legal – State Code: Ch. 85 Weapons – T.13-4003
Carry-Legal-(Illegal if blade is over 3 inches) – State Code: Ch. 85 Weapons – T.13-4003

Virginia
Possession-Legal(purchases only allowed through online retailers) – State Code: 18.2-308
Carry-Illegal- State Code: 18.2-308

Washington
Possession-Illegal – State Code: RCW 9.41.250
Carry-Illegal – State Code: RCW 9.41.250

West Virginia
Possession-Legal – State Code: §61-7-2
Carry-Legal- Allowed if not concealed; concealed carry allowed with permit or license – State Code: §61-7-2

Wisconsin
Possession-Illegal – State Code: 941.24
Carry-Illegal – State Code: 941.24

Wyoming
Possession-Legal -State Code: Statutes 6-8-104
Carry-Legal- Allowed if not concealed -State Code: Statutes 6-8-104

 

[Bradsknives]

Ok Brad, what are some of your personal favorite autos?

Microtech, Benchmade/H&K, ProTech, Dalton....just a few companies/makers that I appreciate

 

[DaKruiser]

Microtech, Benchmade/H&K, ProTech, Dalton....just a few companies/makers that I appreciate

The ProTechs have some really nice looking knives!

Do you sell Hogue? I really like this EX-01, it's a big beefy knife!

 

[Bradsknives]

The ProTechs have some really nice looking knives!

Do you sell Hogue? I really like this EX-01, it's a big beefy knife!

I carry Hogue manual knives and I'm not a big fan of them. I think they are way over priced for what they are. They (Hogue) should just stick to making grips.

 

[bcannon]

Call me crazy but I really like the old school Solingen

 

[Bradsknives]

Call me crazy but I really like the old school Solingen

Hubertus lever locks?

 

[bcannon]

Yes - Bonsa lever lock too - something just gangster about them - jmho they're the 1911s of auto knives

 

[rkwhyte2]

Benchmade Infidel 3300.

Top of my list.

 

[william]

Microtech, Benchmade/H&K, ProTech, Dalton....just a few companies/makers that I appreciate

What do you think about Piranha autos? I understand you concerns about the reliability of otf knives, but the put a smile on my face is way up there...at least when the screws don't fall out

 

[Bradsknives]

Yes - Bonsa lever lock too - something just gangster about them - jmho they're the 1911s of auto knives

Definitely cool stuff, but too "old school" for today's younger crowd....not tactical enough for them.
Kind of the way Case knives have gone the last 10 to 15 years, only older guys/gals appreciate them.

Note: I can say that...I'm an "old" guy!

 

[Bradsknives]

What do you think about Piranha autos? I understand you concerns about the reliability of otf knives, but the put a smile on my face is way up there...at least when the screws don't fall out

Piranha knives are decent for the price point.

Screws won't fall out if you don't throw your knife across a bar room and stick it into a wall.

 

[william]

Screws won't fall out if you don't throw your knife across a bar room and stick it into a wall.

happens Brad!

I wasn't the one that did it anyway...the Judge was just out of darts or full of beer. There were 2 state reps there in the bar too. Maybe the awesome display of drywall removal helped it pass. I got to say for the abuse it took that day there wasn't a scratch on it. It had to be stuck 1/4" into the wood floor after it came out of the wall.

I still really want the halo v... We will see if they can convince me to spend more money with them. If they keep pissing me off I think you're gonna have to order me an Infidel

 

[MattyLite]

So many I want. Might do a Benchmade 3550 for starters. Who knows.

 

[Bradsknives]

happens Brad!

I wasn't the one that did it anyway...the Judge was just out of darts or full of beer. There were 2 state reps there in the bar too. Maybe the awesome display of drywall removal helped it pass. I got to say for the abuse it took that day there wasn't a scratch on it. It had to be stuck 1/4" into the wood floor after it came out of the wall.

I still really want the halo v... We will see if they can convince me to spend more money with them. If they keep pissing me off I think you're gonna have to order me an Infidel

....I know happens....but that story cracks me up!

Halo V models are not even on the production schedule for this year....yet.

 

[william]

Best part of that day was me telling the Judge I had to take it back and he couldn't play with it anymore.

 

[ModernGunner]

Hubertus lever locks?

Guess I'm an 'old school' guy, as well.

For LOOKS, I've always thought the Italian stiletto designs had that 'classic switchblade' look.

For 'old school' and for carrying, I'm just a fan of leverlocks. For me, those always have had that 'original switchblade / old school' type of appeal.

So yeah, Hubertus Solingen is probably what I'd order.

Let's hope July 1st is 'the' date and this ridiculous law is finally gone.

Never made much sense that a guy or gal could legally carry a firearm, but an automatic knife was a 'vicious weapon'.

 

[patience0830]

This was attached to the same bill that allows hunting with a suppressor, yes?

 

[tradertator]

^ I believe so.