Topic: Balisong State Laws (Read 10461 times)

Stitch · « **on:** August 28, 2008, 03:48:23 PM »

I know that a basilong (also referred to as a "Butterfly Knife") is legal here in PA, but I was wondering which states consider it illegal. Just so I know which states I "can't" live in.

EDIT: Below is mine.

EDIT: sorry, had to edit the topic title. The misspelling was driving me nuts. -- Demosthenes

Demosthenes · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:49:42 PM »

For the record, it's not illegal for you to live in my state. But if you ever do, I'll kick your ass.

sociald1077 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2008, 05:22:59 PM »

Quote from: Demosthenes on August 28, 2008, 03:49:42 PM

For the record, it's not illegal for you to live in my state. But if you ever do, I'll kick your ass.

Such hostility.

RelandR · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2008, 05:35:09 PM »

Quote from: Stitch on August 28, 2008, 03:48:23 PM

... Just so I know which states I "can't" live in.

Have you considered having it surgically removed?

Demosthenes · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2008, 05:40:08 PM »

Quote from: sociald1077 on August 28, 2008, 05:22:59 PM

Such hostility.

Dude. Seriously. Would you want Stitch living in YOUR state?

Yeah. That's what I thought.

Stitch · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2008, 06:37:34 PM »

Yeah, thanks. That means a lot to me.
So far I can live in Minnesota, though it will be painful.

Jaepheth · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2008, 08:10:18 PM »

1. It's Balisong, not "basilong"

2. Knives are not regulated at the state level in Pennsylvania. So you may get a ticket in some cities for your butterfly knife still.

3. Pennsylvania - Pa. C.S.A. 18.908. Prohibited offensive
weapons. (a) Offense defined.--A person commits a
misdemeanor of the first degree if, except as authorized
by law, he makes, repairs, sells, or otherwise deals in,
uses, or possesses any offensive weapon. (b) Exception.--
It is a defense under this section for the defendant to
prove by a preponderance of evidence that he possessed of
dealt with the weapon solely as a curio or in a dramatic
performance, or that he possessed it briefly in
consequence of having found it or taken it from an
aggressor, or under circumstances similarly negativing any
intent or likelihood that the would be used unlawfully.
(c) Definition.--As used in this section "offensive
weapon" means... any... dagger, knife, razor or cutting
instrument, the blade of which is exposed in an automatic
way by switch, push-button, spring mechanism, or
otherwise...

In Texas, the opening mechanisms for automatic knives also includes centripetal force. The way the law is worded makes it a catch-all, meaning you're at the mercy of any officer who sees your knife.

Novice · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2008, 08:23:46 PM »

You can come to Kansas if you want, Stitch.

But trust me, you don't. And anyway, they're illegal here because of the red part.

Kansas - Article 42. Crimes Against the Public Safety;
Weapons Control. Section 21-4201. Criminal use of weapons
is knowingly...
(1) Selling, manufacturing, purchasing, possessing, or
carrying any... knife commonly referred to as a
switchblade knife, which has a blade that opens
automatically by hand pressure applied to a button,
spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, or any
knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected
into position by the force of gravity or by an outward,
downward or centrifugal thrust or movement...
(2) carrying concealed on one's person, or possessing the
same with intent to use unlawfully against another, a
dagger, dirk... dangerous knife, straight-edged razor,
stiletto, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or
instrument of like character, except that an ordinary
pocket knife with no blade more than four inches in length
shall not be construed to be a dangerous knife, or a
dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument...

Demosthenes · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2008, 09:10:39 PM »

Quote from: Stitch on August 28, 2008, 06:37:34 PM

Yeah, thanks. That means a lot to me.
So far I can live in Minnesota, though it will be painful.

Damn straight it'll be painful. I'll cutcha.

xolik · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2008, 10:03:29 PM »

Quote from: Demosthenes on August 28, 2008, 09:10:39 PM

Damn straight it'll be painful. I'll cutcha.

Stitch get stitches?

Dark Lord Liznit · « **Reply #10 on:** August 29, 2008, 02:50:01 AM »

Quote from: Jaepheth on August 28, 2008, 08:10:18 PM

3. Pennsylvania - Pa. C.S.A. 18.908. Prohibited offensive
weapons. (a) Offense defined.--A person commits a
misdemeanor of the first degree if, except as authorized
by law, he makes, repairs, sells, or otherwise deals in,
uses, or possesses any offensive weapon. (b) Exception.--
It is a defense under this section for the defendant to
prove by a preponderance of evidence that he possessed of
dealt with the weapon solely as a curio or in a dramatic
performance, or that he possessed it briefly in
consequence of having found it or taken it from an
aggressor, or under circumstances similarly negativing any
intent or likelihood that the would be used unlawfully.
(c) Definition.--As used in this section "offensive
weapon" means... any... dagger, knife, razor or cutting
instrument, the blade of which is exposed in an automatic
way by switch, push-button, spring mechanism, or
otherwise...

That is really sad. I live in PA.

I don't much care for laws against sharp objects. I've started collecting. I've got 4 swords, one of which is a replica for Blade, 2 short swords, 3 daggers (two of which are ceremonial), and a switch blade I carry with me everywhere.
Earlier today I was in a small gun/bicycle shop in town, and there is this delicious Cutlass Machete. Though, a Neck Knife would be lovely too.

Stitch · « **Reply #11 on:** August 29, 2008, 05:30:17 AM »

Quote from: Jaepheth on August 28, 2008, 08:10:18 PM

It's Balisong, not "basilong"

Thanks. Makes sense, seeing as how the longer version is a balisword.

Stitch · « **Reply #12 on:** August 29, 2008, 05:32:19 AM »

Quote from: Demosthenes on August 28, 2008, 09:10:39 PM

Damn straight it'll be painful. I'll cutcha.

Hey you don't wanna fuck with my butterfly. Last year on Memorial Day, I was drunk with my neighbor, we were bullshitting, and I ended up getting my left hand sliced real good. Needed 17 stitches.

Min · « **Reply #13 on:** August 29, 2008, 06:20:13 AM »

Yeah Demo, If he could cut himself that badly, surely he can cut you even worse!!

Joe Sixpack · « **Reply #14 on:** August 29, 2008, 08:57:00 AM »

People here carry concealed handguns. We don't need no stinking butterfly knives. Oooooooh, "butterfly" knife, how intimidating.

MISTER MASSACRE · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2008, 10:03:47 AM »

Keep making fun, but it's hard to shoot the butterflies off.

BizB · « **Reply #16 on:** August 29, 2008, 12:41:06 PM »

xolik · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2008, 01:46:43 PM »

Thought this thread was about state regulations regarding a type of Philippino food.

Thread does not deliver.

Demosthenes · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2008, 02:41:08 PM »

Quote from: BizB on August 29, 2008, 12:41:06 PM

Story of my life. All day long, is watchin' bitches and cuttin' bitches, non-stop. Work, work, work.

12AX7 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2008, 03:23:39 PM »

Quote from: Lacerda on August 29, 2008, 10:03:47 AM

Keep making fun, but it's hard to shoot the butterflies off.

Ya just need to shoot the herder. The flies then fleea.

Jaepheth · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2008, 05:36:29 PM »

Quote from: 12AX7 on August 29, 2008, 03:23:39 PM

Ya just need to shoot the herder. The flies then fleea.

That may bee, but as my ant would say, "That's an equine of a variant wavelength."

Wunderkind · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2008, 10:26:45 PM »

I suck at puns so I'll just stick to point of the thread.

Stitch can live in North Carolina... but... um... well... what color is your neck again?

Joe Sixpack · « **Reply #22 on:** September 02, 2008, 09:41:33 AM »

If there's one lesson I will take out of this life, it's that there are rednecks everywhere. EVERYWHERE.

Dark Lord Liznit · « **Reply #23 on:** September 02, 2008, 03:02:18 PM »

Quote from: Joe Sixpack on September 02, 2008, 09:41:33 AM

If there's one lesson I will take out of this life, it's that there are rednecks everywhere. EVERYWHERE.

Too True. Much too true. Scary true.

dcrog · « **Reply #24 on:** September 02, 2008, 04:38:04 PM »

Quote from: Joe Sixpack on September 02, 2008, 09:41:33 AM

If there's one lesson I will take out of this life, it's that there are rednecks everywhere. EVERYWHERE.

Are you saying this like it's a bad thing?

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