Which Knives Are Illegal? Banned Knife Types and US Laws
Knife law in the United States is a patchwork. A handful of knife types are restricted by federal statute, and then every state — and often every city — layers its own rules on top. If you are tryi...
Butterfly Knife Legality: How the Law Classifies Balisongs
Short answer: in most jurisdictions the legality of a butterfly knife is decided by a single sentence in a statute that never mentions the word balisong. The law defines whole categories of knives...
Butterfly Knife Laws by State: Where You Can Legally Carry a Balisong
Butterfly knives — also known as balisongs — occupy a unique and often confusing place in US knife law. Unlike standard folding knives, their two-handled design and pivoting blade have drawn specif...
Butterfly Knife Guide — History, Types, and Legal Status
What Is a Butterfly Knife?A butterfly knife, also known as a balisong, is a folding knife with two rotating handles that counter-rotate around the blade's tang. When closed, the blade is concealed ...