I was thinking of purchasing a knife with a spring assist open mechanism. I've researched quite a bit on as many sites as i can. This is for the state of California.
This is the knife I'm interested in. http://www.jtvknives.net/servlet/the...%26W%2C/Detail
It uses a M.A.G.I.C. open assist, as well as a thumbstud on both sides of the blade, and a tip striker on the spine as an alternative method of opening.
The switch on the back pushes the blade forward in the same way that the thumbstud does. Pressure must be applied to either one to push the blade forward enough to be opened by the spring assist.
The main penal code for knives like these is 653k, as well as Bill SB 274 revising 653k to exclude types of knives such as this from being wrongly classified as switchblades.
I live in California and I've gone over the laws as much as I can, I'd just like to be sure before purchasing the knife.
Also, I'm referring to the legality for open carry, not just to have in home.
The features on this knife have all been discussed in many reviews which you can find readily available online. All of the reviews i've seen or watched have said that this knife is not a switchblade. However I'd like a formal opinion before I decide.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ViqVCbJFmw&NR=1
This is one of the most convincing reviews i've seen, the knives used for assisted knives have the same features as the knife i want.
Thanks for your time.

