Switchblades and US law

Tiek Bane · Post by **Tiek Bane** » Fri May 31, 2002 4:36 pm

I understand switchblades are unlawful.

I believe they should be legal. It's strange when a man can carry a handgun but not a lousy knife.

How does anybody buy them and not get in trouble, especially if they are imported from Italy where they have to through customs? I once had a friggin' butterfly knife confiscated on the US/Mexican border because, the cutoms nazi said, gravity knives can't be imported into this country.

Any info is appreciated.

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Fri May 31, 2002 5:35 pm

As far as customs is concerned, they can't get 'em all. The price you pay a dealer reflects the fact that they DO get some of them. It also has to
cover: S&H to him, S&H to you, interest on credit cards, the dealers profit,
[needed to support his lavish lifestyle] and lots of other expences. Still
life goes on and things go flick. [And your latest toy usually costs less than a night on the town].

Roccomo · Post by **Roccomo** » Fri May 31, 2002 5:55 pm

I live in Pennsylvania and automatics fall under 'Prohibited Offensive Weapons' along with sawed off shotguns, grenades and such. The law does Not prohibit them in collections and for theatrical productions.. So getting them can be risky but once you have them they are legally yours.
You could go to your local law library and do a little research on your own state law. You may be surprised.

Post by **jim d,** » Fri May 31, 2002 6:13 pm

The SKM site has a state-by-state breakdown in their Q & A (or whatever it is called) section.

Jim

tiny · Post by **tiny** » Fri May 31, 2002 6:47 pm

Vagrant wrote:As far as customs is concerned, they can't get 'em all. The price you pay a dealer reflects the fact that they DO get some of them. It also has to
cover: S&H to him, S&H to you, interest on credit cards, the dealers profit,
[needed to support his lavish lifestyle] and lots of other expences. Still
life goes on and things go flick. [And your latest toy usually costs less than a night on the town].

Was that a shot?

vinithehat · Post by **vinithehat** » Fri May 31, 2002 8:25 pm

i recently checked out ebay:

according to ebay's guide-lines the following are NOT permitted for sale:

1) switchblades with blades over 2 inches long
2)grenades or replica grenades
3) a bunch of other useless crap i cant remember

well, of the 3 things expressly prohibited, i found all 3.

you'll certainly find a seller in the USA willing to mail you a knife.

(this will avoid customs searches).

vini

tiny · Post by **tiny** » Fri May 31, 2002 8:40 pm

It's also illegal to exceed the speed limit...

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sat Jun 01, 2002 6:52 am

Tiny wrote:
Vagrant wrote:As far as customs is concerned, they can't get 'em all. The price you pay a dealer reflects the fact that they DO get some of them. It also has to
cover: S&H to him, S&H to you, interest on credit cards, the dealers profit,
[needed to support his lavish lifestyle] and lots of other expences. Still
life goes on and things go flick. [And your latest toy usually costs less than a night on the town].
Was that a shot?

Hell No, it was subtle humor [LAVISH ??? Lifestyle] I assume we all work
for a living. I know I do, and remember your travel schedule which would burn me out. [When I take a shot it's after being provoked.]

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nevwerg · Post by **nevwerg** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 10:53 am

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vinithehat · Post by **vinithehat** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 6:13 pm

i used my stiletto today, to cut tape for a package. it may not sound too rebellious, but it was in front of the Post Office. i risked federal procecution for the sake of using my auto. just call me james dean (no, because i like sausages).

vini

Iblis · Post by **Iblis** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 9:03 pm

i am ordering one, and it's going through customs. what % chance do i have of actually getting it?

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 10:08 pm

90 % I have no problem and I live in Canada were there complety illegal expect for expenisve permits for threatical uses (yeah I'm going to pay $1000 (for buissness which is required) plus 250 in fees for every person can have em').

the spotlight kid · Post by **the spotlight kid** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 10:11 pm

Iblis,if you live stateside why not try Tiny's.He stocks AB/SKM blades and has a exellent reputation.No customs!Just a thought!Cheers the spotlight kid.

jrny65 · Post by **jrny65** » Thu Jun 06, 2002 1:48 am

No doubt if your livin in the states don't waste your time ordering them abroad.You've got alot of choice there.I managed to get one thru Canadian Customs only to lose three more and a few hundred bucks... Oh Well if want to play the game http://www.knifemart.com/collectr.htm

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