Automatic Knives - Legal in Maryland ?

Falkus · Nov 30, 2019

Am thinking of getting myself a nice pocket knife. I have read the laws but wanted to double check on this forum.

It says it's legal as long It not concealed. For example, I can carry on my front pocket as long i'm using the clip.

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https://knifeup.com/maryland-knife-laws/
LIMITS ON CARRY
You can not conceal carry a throwing star, dirk, switchblade, gravity knife, or bowie knife.
You can not open carry a throwing star, dirk, switchblade, gravity knife, or bowie knife with the intent to harm someone.
You can open or conceal carry any sized pocket knife you wish.

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this is what i am thinking of: Kershaw Launch 3 Automatic Knife.

If it's considered a switchblade. I will just get one of those folding knives that I have been eyeing on.

Bertfish · Nov 30, 2019

Define automatic knife?

Postell · Nov 30, 2019

Bertfish said:
Define automatic knife?

Automatic knives are quick-opening knives that contain a blade that can be released from the knife's body via an external mechanism. Whether it's a button or a slide that serves as the opening mechanism.

Something else Marylander's can't lawfully carry.

Falkus · Nov 30, 2019

So this is a no go ?

Kershaw Launch 3 Automatic Knife:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycCiZDJimKQ

Postell · Nov 30, 2019

cbburke said:
So this is a no go ?

Kershaw Launch 3 Automatic Knife:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycCiZDJimKQ

LOL... Automatic = Switchblade....
You can keep it in your dresser in Md, But no you cant legally carry it....

Biggfoot44 · Nov 30, 2019

Theoretically , you could carry. It in the same manner as your Saber . I.e. openly exposed in a sheath .

johnkn · Nov 30, 2019

Try a high quality 'flipper' knife like Zero Tolerance vs something marketed as 'automatic' (see 47 second and 4:00 minute mark in first video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkZw7lR3Bug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5aSNUHgd-c

myright · Nov 30, 2019

Spring assisted knives are not legal in Baltimore. That is what Freddy Grey was charged with.

johnkn · Dec 1, 2019

another excellent reason to avoid Baltimore City.

Dave.B · Dec 3, 2019

cbburke said:
So this is a no go ?

Kershaw Launch 3 Automatic Knife:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycCiZDJimKQ

It's not illegal to own or possess in Maryland. They're all over the out of state gun shows. I would go with something from Protech over any of the Kershaw models.

CurlyDave · Dec 3, 2019

Several times a year, I bend over and something in my pocket presses the alarm button on my key fob causing my car to start honking the horn.

Can anyone explain why I would want to put something in my pocket that when the same thing happens causes a razor sharp blade to spring out right next to my junk?

Dave.B · Dec 3, 2019

CurlyDave said:
Several times a year, I bend over and something in my pocket presses the alarm button on my key fob causing my car to start honking the horn.

Can anyone explain why I would want to put something in my pocket that when the same thing happens causes a razor sharp blade to spring out right next to my junk?

Many of the side opening auto knives have safeties and recessed buttons to prevent an AD in your pocket. An OTF is next to impossible to open in your pocket.

omegared24 · Dec 3, 2019

Still faster than anything else.

https://youtu.be/VLUBZioNPxo

Dave.B · Dec 3, 2019

omegared24 said:
Still faster than anything else.

https://youtu.be/VLUBZioNPxo

Sure after fumbling with it and gripping it with two fingers.

steveh326 · Dec 4, 2019

I just prefer easy one handed operation, so most of my folders are assisted opening, legal in almost all of MD. My only experience with auto knife is a boker kalishnikov which I carry when working in my yard at home, and I like it very very much.

there is an auto version of a classic buck 110 that I wold love to own one day

KevinK · Dec 4, 2019

Dave.B said:
It's not illegal to own or possess in Maryland. They're all over the out of state gun shows. I would go with something from Protech over any of the Kershaw models.

Cite?

AFAIK, switchblades are legal to possess, and to open carry.

Postell · Dec 4, 2019

KevinK said:
Cite?

AFAIK, switchblades are legal to possess, and to open carry.

https://knifeup.com/maryland-knife-laws/
LIMITS ON CARRY
You can not conceal carry a throwing star, dirk, switchblade, gravity knife, or bowie knife.
You can not open carry a throwing star, dirk, switchblade, gravity knife, or bowie knife with the intent to harm someone.
You can open or conceal carry any sized pocket knife you wish.

Law dont get much plainer to understand than that...

KevinK · Dec 4, 2019

Postell said:
https://knifeup.com/maryland-knife-laws/
LIMITS ON CARRY
You can not conceal carry a throwing star, dirk, switchblade, gravity knife, or bowie knife.
You can not open carry a throwing star, dirk, switchblade, gravity knife, or bowie knife with the intent to harm someone.
You can open or conceal carry any sized pocket knife you wish.

Law dont get much plainer to understand than that...

Maybe not so plain to understand. Intent? Clear as mud, IMO.

Unless it was a naked man chasing a woman through an alley, with a butcher knife, and a hard-on.

WildWeasel · Dec 4, 2019

Dave.B said:
It's not illegal to own or possess in Maryland. They're all over the out of state gun shows. I would go with something from Protech over any of the Kershaw models.

KevinK said:
Cite?

AFAIK, switchblades are legal to possess, and to open carry.

Correct on legal to own. Definitely can't conceal it. It may or may not be legal for open carry; unless I worked somewhere that everyone had and used knives, I'd be very nervous to do it in this state without lawyer consultation.

I have a Benchmade AFO II and it's a fantastic knife. It just sits on my plate carrier though here because I don't trust the system. In FL, it only left my pocket to do work or usually when I washed my pants.

KevinK · Dec 4, 2019

WildWeasel said:
Correct on legal to own. Definitely can't conceal it. It may or may not be legal for open carry; unless I worked somewhere that everyone had and used knives, I'd be very nervous to do it in this state without lawyer consultation.

I have a Benchmade AFO II and it's a fantastic knife. It just sits on my plate carrier though here because I don't trust the system. In FL, it only left my pocket to do work or usually when I washed my pants.

I mis-read Dave.B's post. He (and you) is correct, legal to own.

I agree it is probably not a good idea to open carry a switchblade in Maryland, but not 100% illegal to do so.

Not everyone can establish intent like Dirty Harry (supra).

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