Kershaw assisted opening knives (SpeedSafe) not legal Federally?

OK, so I was visiting the St. Louis Arch a couple of days ago. A sign posted right outside the security xray/metal detector said that knives that were unlawful by Federal law would not be permitted.



On the list was "Kershaw assisted opening knives." These would be the 'speedsafe' variety, like the Ken Onion Chive, Leek, etc. I didn't have it with me that day, but I own a Chive. (They're under 3 inches blade - more a pocketknife than a Buck folder.)



Anyway, I can understand why they wouldn't want knives in the Memorial. (Even though it looked like a 2 inch regular penknife would be fine.)



But can anyone point to where the Kershaw torsion bar blades have somehow been outlawed Federally? Kershaw used to make the point that they were PERFECTLY legal to own (i.e. not a switchblade, not a pushbutton stiletto, etc.)



Thanks for taking the time to look!Kershaw assisted opening knives (SpeedSafe) not legal Federally?
Kershaw is correct that it IS legal to own. What the sign meant is that you cannot CARRY it with you on their property.



Brass knuckles, nun chuks, switchblade knives, samurai swords, etc , are all legal to own and collect. Much the same as having a Concealed Carry permit for a firearm. Just look at all the signs posted forbidding legally carrying firearm's owners from having their weapons on them when going into any business.



You didnt violate any law by owning your Kershaw, but as you now know, check signs carefully if you carry it with you.



Best of luck and I hope this is useful to you
actually, there are laws for federal property that are much more restrictive than most states laws. These laws would apply to all Federal Property such as post offices. Check the statutes. Google knife laws and most of them are available online.

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Kershaw assisted opening knives (SpeedSafe) not legal Federally?
The Kershaw assisted opening line is not illegal per federal standards. Some states have taken an issue with the ownership of these knives but so far none have stood. Many knives built today feature one-hand opening which open with the slightest flick of the wrist and the Kershaw knives really are not that much different but have raised the scorn of some lawmakers. You should always check with your local law enforcement to see if local regulations are more stringent which they may be.



Jason

http://www.oregonknifeshop.com/