Is a buck knife considered a switchblade?
There is a provision in California law that says a folding knife is illegal if it can be opened with only a flick of the wrist; but it is meant to apply to butterfly/balisong knives. A knife that opens due to manipulation of the blade is, by definition NOT a switchblade (in California–can’t speak for anywhere else). By the way, it is not illegal to own a switchblade in California, it is only illegal to carry them if they have a blade length of 2 inches or more. Where you get into trouble is shipping a switchblade across state lines–that’s a violation of federal law. Now for the disclaimer–I am not an attorney and this should not be construed legal advise, just a knife fancier who is relating information I believe to be accurate.
