What's the Law in Texas Re: Push Knives?

[doc540]

I've read the actual statute, but if it's under 5.5" is this particular type of knife illegal for carry in Texas?

Single edge push knife

[WildBill]

As I recall, Steve Rothstein discussed this kind of knife in an old thread. I believe it is legal. I will try to find the link.

Here it is. He calls it a "Punch Knife". Make sure that you read the entire thread.

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[doc540]

As I recall, Steve Rothstein discussed this kind of knife in an old thread. I believe it is legal. I will try to find the link.

Here it is. He calls it a "Punch Knife". Make sure that you read the entire thread.

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36888&hilit=knife+dagger&start=30" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, WB.

Good discussion, but doesn't definitively answer whether or not a single edge push knife is legal to carry.

[WildBill]

As I recall, Steve Rothstein discussed this kind of knife in an old thread. I believe it is legal. I will try to find the link.

Here it is. He calls it a "Punch Knife". Make sure that you read the entire thread.

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36888&hilit=knife+dagger&start=30" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, WB.

Good discussion, but doesn't definitively answer whether or not a single edge push knife is legal to carry.

When Steve said he carried one, I took it to mean that it was legal as long as it had a single edge. I forgot that since he was an LEO he might have been only to carry it because of his job, so I can see your confusion. I sent him a PM, so maybe he will answer your question directly. In the meanwhile maybe one of the other LEO members will weigh in.

[speedsix]

...a dagger by definition is double-edged...a single edge should be legal...however, it's a very ineffective design...I'd sooner carry a conventional fixed blade...5" or 5 1/4"...with a hilt or notch to keep fingers off the blade...

[doc540]

thanks, but my only question is legality of this type of knife: single edge push knife under 5.5"

sometimes the original question gets forgotten amidst the rabbit trails of other discussions

and I've done it myself

[speedsix]

...I answered that question first...guess you don't want to hear anything else I have to say...kinda like my wife...

[MoJo]

doc,

From what I read the I think knife in question is legal but, a prosecuting attorney may not agree. Why not ask the question to the local DA or, to a LEO you know?

Get it from the horse's mouth.

[WildBill]

doc,

From what I read the I think knife in question is legal but, a prosecuting attorney may not agree. Why not ask the question to the local DA or, to a LEO you know?

Get it from the horse's mouth.

This is a good idea, but I wouldn't ask just one LEO.

I am sure that you are aware there are some local laws restricting knives. I understand that San Antonio has stricter laws for knives than the rest of Texas. I don't know about any other cities or counties.

[Hoosier Daddy]

I don't see anything in the definition of "illegal knife" that prohibits push knives. However, that doesn't mean some LEO won't arrest and some DA won't prosecute and some jury won't convict. There are people in prison who didn't break the law. Some of them even get executed if you believe the stories.

Get it from the horse's mouth.

This is a good idea, but I wouldn't ask just one LEO.

Anything short of a written AG opinion (or supreme court decision) is no guarantee. If you get legal advice from LEO, make sure to ask every LEO who might possibly arrest you. If you ask District Attorneys, ask every one who might prosecute you.

[WildBill]

I don't see anything in the definition of "illegal knife" that prohibits push knives. However, that doesn't mean some LEO won't arrest and some DA won't prosecute and some jury won't convict. There are people in prison who didn't break the law. Some of them even get executed if you believe the stories.

Get it from the horse's mouth.

This is a good idea, but I wouldn't ask just one LEO.

Anything short of a written AG opinion (or supreme court decision) is no guarantee. If you get legal advice from LEO, make sure to ask every LEO who might possibly arrest you. If you ask District Attorneys, ask every one who might prosecute you.

I looked at the website and didn't find any AG opinions on "push knives". IANAL

[Skaven]

doc,

From what I read the I think knife in question is legal but, a prosecuting attorney may not agree. Why not ask the question to the local DA or, to a LEO you know?

Get it from the horse's mouth.

This is a good idea, but I wouldn't ask just one LEO.

I am sure that you are aware there are some local laws restricting knives. I understand that San Antonio has stricter laws for knives than the rest of Texas. I don't know about any other cities or counties.

Yeah definitely ask more than one LEO. I had a LEO tell me I couldn't carry a small can of mace you can buy at acadmeny because it was a prohibited weapon.

[C-dub]

Ask a judge if you know one? A criminal judge? I don't know if there's a difference between types of judges like there are with lawyers.

[WildBill]

Ask a judge if you know one? A criminal judge? I don't know if there's a difference between types of judges like there are with lawyers.

Usually judges will handle certain types of cases, i.e. traffic or small claims, civil cases, criminal cases for misdemeanors or felonies.

[seeker_two]

...however, it's a very ineffective design...I'd sooner carry a conventional fixed blade...5" or 5 1/4"...with a hilt or notch to keep fingers off the blade...

Agreed with everything but the length....I prefer the KA-Bar TDI, myself....not only a good SD knife, but the ergonomics make it a great EDC/EDU knife....

http://www.reactgear.com/KA-BAR-TDI-Law ... b148-p.htm