Automatic knife

[operator4]

I was wondering if some of you guys have any experience or comments on owning or carrying an auto knife.

I'm looking at getting a Microtech, but before I pony up the cash, I'm stopping here first.

Thanks
Kurt

[45Badger]

Owning them is OK, carrying is a no-no.

[Norsesmithy]

I've got a buddy with a Troodon, and it's so ****ing cool.

I just haven't been able justify it to myself yet, they are a bit steep.

[FJ540]

I've had a benchmade auto since 2000 and it's slower than a spring assisted due to the lock. I don't trust carrying it unlocked since I can pocket type on my phone somehow (front pocket).

There's also the issue of a bad po-po encounter, but I never worried about that when I did carry it.

Unlocked spring assisted's are probably just as dangerous in the pocket. I've heard of a couple people who slid down their blades reaching in to get the knife.

[miked]

I carry one of my benchmades everyday and love them - be advised there are laws that regulate them however no one seems to really care and I have never seen it charged alone (meaning if your dumb and get jammed on something it may get tacked on as an additional charge).

I carry the Benchmade 2550 with a plain edge and it is a great knife - still quick and holds an edge.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/2550

[1911fan]

It's a felony in Minnesota. Is being cool worth losing all your gun rights over?

[gyrfalcon]

Microtechs are like high-tech expensive art...but if they make you happy, more power to ya.

[gyrfalcon]

It's a felony in Minnesota.

What's a felony? Owning a automatic knife? Care to reference the statute?

[Dorian]

Wow really?
Why on earth would anyone knowingly carry around an illegal item?

Dorian

[gyrfalcon]

Wow really?
Why on earth would anyone knowingly carry around an illegal item?

Carrying an automatic knife would generally be a bad idea. If you're a knife collector just having it is okay from what I've read.

[Dorian]

Oh no if about it, owning or collecting auto knifes is fine.

Carrying one around is not legal in MN.

Dorian

[miked]

Felony - not so much -


609.66 DANGEROUS WEAPONS.

Subdivision 1.Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes. (a) Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a crime and may be sentenced as provided in paragraph (b):
(1) recklessly handles or uses a gun or other dangerous weapon or explosive so as to endanger the safety of another; or

(2) intentionally points a gun of any kind, capable of injuring or killing a human being and whether loaded or unloaded, at or toward another; or

(3) manufactures or sells for any unlawful purpose any weapon known as a slungshot or sand club; or

(4) manufactures, transfers, or possesses metal knuckles or a switch blade knife opening automatically; or

(5) possesses any other dangerous article or substance for the purpose of being used unlawfully as a weapon against another; or

(6) outside of a municipality and without the parent's or guardian's consent, furnishes a child under 14 years of age, or as a parent or guardian permits the child to handle or use, outside of the parent's or guardian's presence, a firearm or airgun of any kind, or any ammunition or explosive.

Possession of written evidence of prior consent signed by the minor's parent or guardian is a complete defense to a charge under clause (6).

(b) A person convicted under paragraph (a) may be sentenced as follows:

(1) if the act was committed in a public housing zone, as defined in section 152.01, subdivision 19, a school zone, as defined in section 152.01, subdivision 14a, or a park zone, as defined in section 152.01, subdivision 12a, to imprisonment for not more than one year or to payment of a fine of not more than $3,000, or both; or

(2) otherwise, including where the act was committed on residential premises within a zone described in clause (1) if the offender was at the time an owner, tenant, or invitee for a lawful purpose with respect to those residential premises, to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.

[jdege]

Unlocked spring assisted's are probably just as dangerous in the pocket. I've heard of a couple people who slid down their blades reaching in to get the knife.

I once stabbed 3/4" into the end of my little finger, reaching into a pocket with a balisong that had come unlatched.

[JeffD]

So would this law also apply to a cam assisted Kershaw Chive? Is it still automatic if you have to move the blade to get the cam to assist?

[gyrfalcon]

Felony - not so much -


609.66 DANGEROUS WEAPONS.

(4) manufactures, transfers, or possesses metal knuckles or a switch blade knife opening automatically; or

(2) otherwise, including where the act was committed on residential premises within a zone described in clause (1) if the offender was at the time an owner, tenant, or invitee for a lawful purpose with respect to those residential premises, to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.

Subd. 2.Exceptions.
Nothing in this section prohibits the possession of the articles mentioned by museums or collectors of art or for other lawful purposes of public exhibition. (Believes this applies to the section above).