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AG,

Assists are not switchblades. If you can show me any state law that categorizes them as such I will send a NIB Needs Work to you for free.;)
 
Not Switchblades

Yeah, I know.

However, when I presented one (a Needs Work) as a gift to a fireman living in Washington state, one of the guys near him remarked that it probably wouldn't be legal for him to carry it on the Washington side of the border, since they are "classed" as a switchblade.

I haven't verified that at all, but I suppose, since I live less than 20 miles from the state line, that I should find out, since I have an assisted folder on my person pretty much at all times.

Let you know what I find.
 
one of the guys near him remarked that it probably wouldn't be legal for him to carry it on the Washington side of the border, since they are "classed" as a switchblade.

He's full of crap.

Here's their law concerning switchblades -

RCW 9.41.250
Dangerous weapons -- Penalty -- Exemption for law enforcement officers.

(1) Every person who:

(a) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;

(b) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or

(c) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm,

is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
search of the WA state law on knives doesn't show any mention of assisted openers. Since assists don't open the blade, you still have to open it manually and the mechanism then carries it to the lock position, they don't meet the definition of a switchblade.
 
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