People like to ask, "Why would you ever need one of those?" about a gun or a knife. I don't buy everything I have because I need it. I buy some stuff because I want it. Why would a knife have to be any different?

@jimlahey7634

5 жыл бұрын

that's a retarded argument, always stick to the 2nd amendment is for resistance to government tyranny (like it is) so knives are the same. SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED

That Spyderco auto knife is nice :D Great video man thanks for sharing!

In Missouri pretty much every knife is legal, including things like stars and other such weaponry

I.m glad to know it's now legal in Texas. I am a woman with rheumatoid arthritis and it is hard for me to open a lot of knives. I had one that was easy to open that I loved and carried for years but it was seized when I lived in Wales.The UK has strict laws about locking blade knives I wasn't aware of. I have never found another since that I liked. Thanks for this review. It has given me some ideas.

Interesting you brought up Texas (where I live). In 2015, they lifted switchblade (automatic knife) restrictions, and as of this month, Sep 1, 2017, even long blades like swords and knives over 5.5 inches can be open carried. It also removed restrictions on double edge knives STATE-WIDE!!! I love it. That means I can carry my Benchmade Infidel without risk. Also, this state law preempts local ordinance, which means no city can pass tighter laws than the state, and even if arrested for such an ordinance, you can't be prosecuted. This is a huge win for blade owners in a state that has historically had the most restrictive knife laws in the country for nearly its whole existence. There are location restrictions, so read the new code (schools, bars, churches are still a no-no for some of these blades). You are 100% correct on checking knife laws in one's home state (often county, city as well). Ridiculous as it is, many such violations constitute felonies, which should always be avoided.

It has some vertical play. I think it fires so hard it bounces off the stop pin a little before the axis lock can slide into place. When you open it slowly it locks up rock solid.

Good video. I'm trying to learn more about folding, locking, and spring assisted knives. so that I could add that knowledge in which I could start making knives other than fixed blade knives. Granted I mainly make larger outdoor and camp style knives so its almost a moot point and just something more likely to break. But it would be nice to be able to make more compact knives so that it wouldn't take up so much space.

Who gives a shit if its legal or not! If you need it to protect your self or family Cary it!!

@Sugardaddy501

7 жыл бұрын

Enjoy prison then.

@SantomPh

6 жыл бұрын

perhaps you should ask yourself why you live in a place where you are always in danger.

The Mikov Predator is built like a tank. I highly recommend you look into it.

Carter, there a good chance autos will be legal in Alaska by year's end. If so I want to get the BM Adamas. Does it lock up solid like the manual?

In Canada they are insanely illegal.

Thanks!

Can you compare the benchmade AFO 2 with the gerber 06 auto

I don't know about the other 49 states in America but in Colorado switchblades and knives with blades over 3.5" in length are illegal which is bullshit in my opinion because I love switchblade stilettos and would love to carry an automatic instead of an assisted opening one. I don't really have a problem with assisted opening knives but I'd like to have my knife out and open in a flash if I need it for self defense.

Nice! Always awesome to run into cool cops

I live in Pennsylvania, and i really want to get an Italian stiletto, but they are illegal here, it sucks they're even illegal at all when it's completely outdated, maybe ill move to a different state someday

I live in Maryland and the knife laws are great! Any folding knife automatic , assist, manual ...as ling as it's not a fixed blade has no limit on size ! If there was a folder with an 18" blade I COULD legally carry it open or concealed... I'm never moving

@zorg50

8 жыл бұрын

+RideTheLightning80 I'd check the law if I was you. Everywhere I looked, concealed carry of a switchblade is illegal in Maryland. You should move to a free state that's not interested in preventing its residents from owning whatever guns and knives they want!

@Procraseighter

7 жыл бұрын

RideTheLightning80 Yeah, you'd better double check on that. MD has pretty good laws on owning, but carrying is another story. Also, they make it pretty hard to get a permit to carry a gun as well. Isn't that also the state that taxes it's citizens for the rain that falls?? I agree with the other poster, if you care about having more freedoms then I'd definitely move outta there.

So federal law prohibits autos from being shipped across state lines, but am I still able to order one online say from a site like bladehq which is based in Utah and have it shipped to PA where it’s legal to own?

@edged_mindset

Ай бұрын

You can ship over state lines if you are military or law enforcement....so it's a bit of don't ask don't tell

What was the name of the last knife, mekove nekove? Can anyone help me please.

awesome video :)

can you own one as a collectors item in Colorado?

What is the third knife with the hole.

What firearm do you carry, Carter?

In Georgia switchblades are legal to own but not to carry. Three exceptions are: 1. law enforcement 2. active military and 3. oddly enough is people with only one arm. The legislature has ruled that a one armed person is entitled to carry a switchblade. I don't understand why spring assisted knives are legal and not switchblades. I know about opening it with the blade or pressing a button but they both open at basically the same speed. My Endura 4 opens just as fast and it's a manual knife.

In my case, it seems to be a gray area as my state's knife laws only cover them being illegal if concealed (carried in a pocket). They may or may not be okay carried on a belt like a fixed blade.

LOL Good question!

I am confused, you opened the first 2 knives and call them switch blades and then went to the Spyderco one and said it was assisted opening but you pressed a button on it just like the first 2? So I am confused

Hey I live on the border state of Illinois right next to Missouri. I want to get into knife collecting and want my first knife to be an all black switch blade. I only want to use the knife to only collect and maybe open a bag of candy. I won't even be carrying it with me. I heard in the state of Illinois it's illegal for some reason, but in Missouri it's not. What should I do. Since switchblades are crucial to knife collecting

@357Franknitty

5 жыл бұрын

In IL, You can with your FOID card.

I like how in my state you can carry a glock or any pistol but you can’t carry a switch blade

@edged_mindset

7 ай бұрын

crazy

Texas you can carry a Microtech Ultratech basically anywhere now

It’s weird. I think these are illegal in Hawaii but spring assisted is fine throwing knives/stars are fine daggers are fine and some other stuff. It’s weird. But ya my spring assisted looks faster than a couple of the knives in the video 😂

And you can carry a fixed blade. Why is a fast opening blade more dangerous than an always open blade?

In new york you can own and carry if you have a hunting, fishing, or trapping license. I own a switchblade

BTW, the ox forge black knife looks like a microtech ludt knife, not the BM afo2

Oh, and no matter if your knife is legal to carry, it has to be visible. Like a pouch or utilizing the pocket clip. It's a concealed weapon charge if you just drop a knife in your pocket

Btw, in Hawaii autos are always illegal. But you can carry any length blade you want as long as it's a folder.Also, fixed blades are illegal, but you can carry a dive knife or a cane knife..... Which is basically a sword!! Laws are so weird, can't carry a 3in. Izula but a 12in. cane knife is fine

Here we go concerning ourselves with the wholly void state statutes again. Carry whatever firearm or knife you wish.

Here in Kentucky you can own them but must have a carry conceal license to carry one. I do have a carry license so I carry a benchmade presidio auto

I think my gramps told me they was illegal cause it was more a symbol an scumbags had them... like how places had rules on pool tables in liscenced places or coin-op drawing bad elements. Some pathetic politicians. I think in NY as in state not city you can one if you are military, law enforcement/first responder, use of one hand or have a fishing liscence. I dun know how you get around federal regs?

"Will they take away my birthday?" Hahahahahahahahahaha Aloha Mike

Lol "shits and giggles" I want that top one

And the Dalton Seal

NJ would be criminal charges. NYC would be a serious problem as well. I try to keep my ass in The South or Midwest as much as possible.

I was rather surprised that Missouri allows switchblades. Its even cool to keep one concealed. It feels a little ridiculous to own a large switchblade specifically for opening candy bags but... Ehh.

@Freelancehippy

9 жыл бұрын

Four inch blade or less.

@autonomous2010

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Should have clarified that mine is just shy of four inches on the blade. Works great for opening packages. :-)

My neighbor can carry his favorite handgun but I can’t carry my favorite knife. That’s bull crap 😊

@edged_mindset

Жыл бұрын

It sure is

I have met people who are scared of knifes but a knife can not jump up and cut you if you are responsible you will not get hurt if you fool around you will get hurt if you train to use a knife you will not get hurt

Here in Alabama we can carry basically anything but a bowie knife is a big no no

It is a bummer in Colorado switchblades are illegal to own will have to stick with spring assisted knives I guess

@knucklesdragon4040

6 жыл бұрын

As of August 2017, switchblades and gravity knives are legal in Colorado. But research local ordinances anyway, since some towns like Boulder and Greeley still ban them. Sill, all in all, congrats to your forward thinking lawmakers! :-)

Are they illegal in Georgia?

uh yeah lol besides it was on the local news.

In the last couple years, NH basically voided all knife laws, including ones regarding length. Live Free Or Die!

Here in Ca we can carry autos, but the blade must be less than 2.5 inches long :(

Please watch my benchmade video and see if you can help me figure out what model the knife is

@shinobitech13 you made me laugh so hard that the water I was drinking shot out my nose

you finely got carter i sub'd

But atleast there is no length limit on manual and assisted folders :)

It's messed up I live in Boston, and I'm pretty sure automatics are illegal. But I still own some switchblades, but I do not carry them I also own spring-assisted knife which some of them open faster than the automatics, so don't make any sense to me.

Prohibition era gangsters have nothing to do with anti-switchblade laws. In the 1950s, youth street gangs were problematic. Media began picturing these delinquents as greasy haired, leather wearing, knife wielding thugs and showing the switchblade knife, (the so-called "toy of death"), as their weapon of choice. Movies such as "Blackboard Jungle" and "12 Angry Men" are good examples of this stereotype. Against all logic, misguided media pundits, ignorant lawmakers and frightened, easily stampeded citizens went after the knives instead of the root problem, convincing the public that automatic knives were the culprit instead of the hands supposedly wielding them. (Sound familiar?) Thank goodness that attitude is changing and a useful tool is being brought out of the shadows and back into general use!

Coil fired knives are spring fired knives. The coil is a spring. I am sure you knew this already :)

I found a beautiful $300 auto a month ago and ran a lost and found add thinking it was legal here in Nevada and no one called. But now, a few minutes ago, I did some research and find that it's illegal. Brother! From what I read, cops are allowed to have them (here) and so I'd like to go to the local station and see if I can't get a couple of hundred bucks for the thing (without being arrested or having them take it from me). Gosh, it has a cool factor to it as it's of very high quality and I really don't wish to just toss it in the trash. Any suggestions??:-)

@bonesjones1658

9 жыл бұрын

If you dont wish to, then dont. Keep it, just never let it leave the house. Taking it to the station will mean you getting hassled about why its in "your possession", but probably not arrested. The knife would def be taken and either junked, or just kept by one of the cops there (thats prob most likely as they are allowed to have them) You def would not get away with selling it to them for money man.. thats just silly. You have to own something to sell it, you gonna sell something to police that's stolen? "Oh but I found it, and no one claimed it, so it's mine.." If it's yours enough to sell your gonna get in trouble. If it's not yours and you try to sell, your gonna get trouble. If you say you found it and no one claimed it and it's not yours they'll give you less trouble and take it off your hands. Keep it. Just dont carry it.

@mellingmichael777

9 жыл бұрын

Eric Jonas Thanks! I'll take your advice and just keep it at home.:-)

i want that ''TOP'' one..lol

Really!? That is too cool

They are legal in wv if they aren't concealed

All knives are legal in South Carolina.

disabled and elderly find auto's a lot more convenient. great video

Never follow unjust laws, it's called civil disobedience

The only knife that's illegal over here in Texas is gravity knives.

@tylerappel8648

8 жыл бұрын

No balisongs? That upsets me to hear :(

@Procraseighter

7 жыл бұрын

Kismer Music Why do you want balisongs to be illegal?

@TheBlueBronco

7 жыл бұрын

I know this post was from 2 years ago, but he obviously not up to date on TX. kniferights.org/legislative-update/knife-rights-texas-knife-law-reform-bill-passed-by-house/

@ian_the_random

6 жыл бұрын

only if u get caught

All knives are legal in TN.

@immortalfour872

4 жыл бұрын

Tnt

I really hate Nj, be at the wrong place at the wrong time, and a Swiss Army Knife (non the less a "Tactical Folder") could get me arrested and it could be considered a Federal Offence, that could take away my right to bear arms. The laws here are so vague besides: No knives for the anything but utility, under 10inches, no autos, no ballistics, and no gravity knives (what ever they are supposed to be). I really will never be in a spot where my knife is in question, but it is a consideration

You can carry any knife in arizona.

they just made them legal in Oklahoma.

@christopherwidjaja598

8 жыл бұрын

how do u know if they turn legal or not. Is there like a websie for it?

@choward874

8 жыл бұрын

+Christopher Widjaja it became legal back in November

@pigetteincestbehindadildoh5596

8 жыл бұрын

+Christopher Widjaja just look at your states knife laws online

@choward874

8 жыл бұрын

+PigetteIncestBehindADildoHere the news said it.

What about the federal law ?

@Procraseighter

7 жыл бұрын

SuperRip7 Federal law only really bans interstate commerce of automatic knives, but they don't really enforce the law in practice. For example, BladeHQ will ship automatic knives to any state where they are legal.

i like your voice, nice knives

@edged_mindset

7 ай бұрын

thank you

Finally! Now I can retire!

to bad they aren't legal to order across state lines even if it is legal in your state due to federal laws...

i live in canada :( no chance at owning or carrying!

Baggy pants;'D

Legal to own but I can't carry where I live. Kind of lame. I wish a permit let it be legal.

Wave openers deploy faster than autos. I completely agree that the switchblade laws are outdated.

I can own, but not carry automatic knives here in Ohio.

For my Michigan fellas and felletes I believe they are illegal. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Did the laws change in Texas and, what changed.

@mirrorimagetx

9 жыл бұрын

Automatic knifes were legalized in Texas in September of 2013, legal to own, buy, and carry.

@flashider556

9 жыл бұрын

I bought a lightening OTF so far....

they just took my friends birthday i am afraid

illeagle nd have been for many decades but they are going after people with a knife that opens with one hand like a spyderco, the cops are way out of order

its the police that are a fraid of someone stabbing them with even a fast opening gravity knife, thats the deal. they dont care about you or me, they see the pocket clip and they harrass you and try to get you to pull it and their plainclothes and dont anounce themselves as cops . i saw how it happened to a friend they saw the clip and they started to push him around but he new they were cops and kept cool and still brought him in, sorry officers but i have never been arrested i am 58 and i dont like the way i was treated even when i called for help, to them everyone is a potential perp

If one handed Opening knifes are illegal... than one handed shooting guns should be illagal too!

Bladeplay . com has auto knives

Adam sustalı çıkardı Rıza baba

LOL

Anyone have a legit website that has state laws for knives?

@DrowningInAnguish

6 жыл бұрын

ER96 yoooooo you should check out budk.com they have the best knives for the best prices

You can't own in Michigan. So, that also means you can't carry. :(

2nd Amendment regardings.

not legal in texas

@KnottyEagle Borrow someone's who lives in an legal auto-owning state. Lol. Gotta find loop holes. We gotta beat the "MAN".

banned in Sweden

So, basically your telling me that my JNCO's are illegal? lol

i know you cant own or carry in illinois

Auto knives are not the same as switchblades

I think this video should be banned in Michigan for showing me switchblades

why are knifes illegal and guns or not. Hear me out, you can carry a gun to a bar but u can't walk around with a knife

@ShunShinimaru

9 жыл бұрын

You can't carry a gun anywhere haha or a knife.

@zombiebeast69

8 жыл бұрын

+WeActOnImpulse Official you can if you have a gun permit

@ShunShinimaru

8 жыл бұрын

zombiebeast69 dude that comment was like almost a year ago and you're talking about the united states lol

@airborneshodan

5 жыл бұрын

Because there is no second amendment for knives.