(Question) Legal "pocket knife" size...

[Shinken]

I know that there is a legal size for pocket knives... are these specific to each state or is there a one size that all states accept? If specific to state, does anyone know the allowed size for Iowa, or where I can get such info?

Thanks folks.

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ps: I tried googling this info with no success.

 

[Timthinker]

The legal length for a knife blade can vary not only from state to state, but also within different cities. A particular state may set a blade limit at five inches, but a city within that state may restrict blade length even further. Concerning Iowa, I do not know the answer. I will repeat a piece of advise I once heard about weapons legislation. New York and California tend to set trends in not just fashion apparel, but also in weapons legislation. I hope this helps.


Timthinker

 

[wdlsguy]

This should get you started:

http://home.netcom.com/~brlevine/sta-law.htm

 

[Shinken]

Thanks all. Mine is only 3 inches (1 inch wide) folding knife, so as long as I do not use it in a "misdemeanor" I should be ok.

CC