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  • 08-10-2010, 04:15 PM
    Cblock
    Carrying a Fixed Karambit As an EDC
    My question involves criminal law for the state of: NY

    Hey all my question is this, is it legal to carry a fixed blade karambit as an edc on Long Island, NY. The blade length of the one I'm looking at is only 1 1/4 inches (quite small)

    http://images.knifecenter.com/knifec...es/MNTMKFS.jpg

    I frequently need to open boxes, cut cardboard, electrical wire, wire-ties, and rope at the machine shop I work at and see this knife as more convenient for such tasks compared to a folding knife. (good grip, no frequent opening and closing of a folder, etc) Also have been training in martial arts for 8+ years and enjoy knives doubling as a martial arts weapon, if you are wondering why I would choose this style of knife.

    Thanks!
  • 08-10-2010, 04:26 PM
    free9man
    Re: Fixed Karambit As an Edc
    New York - Penal Law Section 265.01. A person is guilty of
    criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree when:
    (1) He possesses any firearm, electronic dart gun, electronic stun
    gun, gravity knife, switchblade knife, pilum ballistic knife, metal
    knuckle knife, cane sword, billy, blackjack, bludgeon, metal knuckles,
    chuka stick, sand bag, sandclub, wrist-brace type slingshot or
    slungshot, shirken or "Kung Fu star"; or
    (2) He possesses any dagger, dangerous knife, dirk, razor, stiletto,
    imitation pistol, or any other dangerous or deadly instrument or weapon
    with intent to use the same unlawfully against another;

    4... The possession by any person of any dagger, dirk,
    stiletto, dangerous knife or any other weapon, instrument,
    appliance or substance designed, made or adapted for use
    primarily as a weapon, is presumptive evidence of intent
    to use the same unlawfully against another.


    Since that you state you like knives b/c they double as martial arts weapons, the knife would probably be a no-no under the above statute.

    Given its size though, assuming you didn't wear it openly, its unlikely that you would get caught..not that I am suggesting/endorsing such acts just pointing out the reality. A box cutter, which would be more explainable as a work instrument and less likely to get you charged, takes very little effort to open.
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