questions regarding Pocket knives

[vontar]

Sorry if I I am a bit off topic but the thread on Auto knives got me thinking. I normally carry a pocket Knife with me every where, never give it a second thought. Just a regular folding knife, like a buck, or a case in my pocket, sometimes a leatherman on my belt nothing auto about them.

At what point is a pocket knife illegal to carry in an area where there is one of those 14x6 posted signs.

"MISDEMEANOR. STATE LAW PRESCRIBES A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF ELEVEN (11) MONTHS AND TWENTY-NINE (29) DAYS AND A FINE NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500) FOR CARRYING WEAPONS ON OR IN PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PROPERTY."

I guess those signs could apply to knives?

I think I read some place blades on pocket knives have to be less then a certain lenght to be legal?

[jtluttrell]

I'm no legal eagle, but it's my understanding that as long as the knife is not "auto" (opening with only the manipulation of a mechanism not on the blade) and the blade is not over 4", you are fine. That being said, obviously there are some places (like a courthouse) where even pocketknives are prohibited.

I'm sure some of our more legal savvy friends will be along with exact wording and fancy things like that.

[Oh Shoot]

... That being said, obviously there are some places (like a courthouse) where even pocketknives are prohibited.

...

Federal weapons statute for carry in buildings states knives must be under 2.5" blade, but doubt if you'd do time for it .

- OS

[Guest fourspdRAT]

I've carried a pocket knife everywhere since I was about 13. Schools included. When I went to get my license renewed a couple years ago I forgot to take the knife out of my pocket before I went in the courthouse. When I pulled it out at the metal detector the officer just told me not to keep it clipped on my pocket..

[Oh Shoot]

I've carried a pocket knife everywhere since I was about 13. Schools included. When I went to get my license renewed a couple years ago I forgot to take the knife out of my pocket before I went in the courthouse. When I pulled it out at the metal detector the officer just told me not to keep it clipped on my pocket..

That wouldn't have happened in Knoxville.

- OS

[Fallguy]

Seems most of the signs designed to prohibit handguns actually says weapons instead.

But I agree with jtluttrell that a knife that has a blade under 4" and is not a "switchblade" is not a weapon per TN law anyway.