Knifes in NY

[Former Cav]

Planning on taking a trip later in the summer to escape the heat.
I will need a KNIFE to open pill bottles, little bags that contain coconut oil etc.
what is the longest blade allowed in NYC. for a standard pocket knife that folds??
I know I won't be bringing my CCW as my wife has to go to this COMMUNIST controlled area.!
TIA
Bob
PS. NY, CT, Mass, etc.. I'm NOT cutting the blade on my leatherman, I'll buy a cheap pocket knife

[bruce]

Probably best to take a look at the applicable NY laws on knives. Very likely a common pocket knife will be fine. Have visited family in NY and NJ on numerous occasions. Have carried a standard little Case stockman. Never a problem. Of course I don't go pulling it out every time i turn around playing mumbly peg, etc. Tactical, etc., probably problematic. JMHO. Sincerely. bruce.

[gwp]

https://injury.findlaw.com/product-liability/knife-laws.html

New York

Except for New York City's knife length restriction against blades that are 4 or more inches, New York State does not restrict knife blade lengths. New York City ordinance requires knives to be concealed when carried in public.
The state bans a host of knife types, including gravity knives (those that open with a flick of the wrist or by simply falling open), switchblades, pilum ballistic knives, and metal knuckle knives; those with a valid hunting or fishing license may legally possess gravity knives.
Possessing a banned knife is charged as criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

OR

https://www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/new-york/

[clintonhater]

Good God, worry about something realistic if you must--like a traffic accident! Or are you planning to show off your blades at every toll both you come to? Or flash them at cops if you're pulled over for speeding? I live in upstate NY & drive around everyday with a 6" Italian switchblade in my glove box. And yes, I have been stopped by cops more than once for running stop signs or speeding. But I don't go looking for trouble by driving drunk or recklessly.

[dryheat]

Is that a pocket knife, or are you just happy to see me?

[Former Cav]

Good God, worry about something realistic if you must--like a traffic accident! Or are you planning to show off your blades at every toll both you come to? Or flash them at cops if you're pulled over for speeding? I live in upstate NY & drive around everyday with a 6" Italian switchblade in my glove box. And yes, I have been stopped by cops more than once for running stop signs or speeding. But I don't go looking for trouble by driving drunk or recklessly.

I was asking an honest question as I don't wish to break any of NY's arcane laws.
You need a remedial reading course! Read the original post about what I was asking and what I was going to use this knife for.
All I want is something decent enough to open packaging the medicines and vitamins come in. Wait till you get arthritis in your hands!!! You can't open much without TOOLS of some kind.
I won't be going to NYC at all. I have no desire to even go to NY. Only reason is we are flying from PHX to Buffalo, NY as it is the ONLY non-stop flight. Then we are going to see the Ommegang brewery. And BTW.... If I have a beer, my wife has NOTHING and she drives, and if she has a WINE, then I have NOTHING and I drive! Real simple. So I won't be driving drunk or recklessly.
Now, go back to your democratic hole and crawl back in it!!

[AZshooter]

I've been in similar circumstances & just waited until I got there, then bought something cheap locally.

[clintonhater]

I was asking an honest question as I don't wish to break any of NY's arcane laws.
You need a remedial reading course!

And YOU need Depends, if you worry your little head about such a trivial non-issue.

[Former Cav]

And YOU need Depends, if you worry your little head about such a trivial non-issue.
NOTHING is trivial in states like NY. The democrats need to enhance their revenues so they can spend more money on WEIRDO's like you!

[Sako]

And YOU need Depends, if you worry your little head about such a trivial non-issue.

The man ask a fare question, where do you get off being so critical?

[bostonbound]

Planning on taking a trip later in the summer to escape the heat.
I will need a KNIFE to open pill bottles, little bags that contain coconut oil etc.
what is the longest blade allowed in NYC. for a standard pocket knife that folds??
I know I won't be bringing my CCW as my wife has to go to this COMMUNIST controlled area.!
TIA
Bob
PS. NY, CT, Mass, etc.. I'm NOT cutting the blade on my leatherman, I'll buy a cheap pocket knife

Suggest a Swiss Army knife with the scissors, etc. Much easier for opening the bags, and then you can use to small tip screwdriver/can-opener for opening pill bottles.

I agree with others - there are no trivial issues with weapons in the Kommunist States. Just because you are a New Yorker and don't get searched does not mean an out-of-state/rental vehicle and occupants will not get searched by the NYS Gestapo, or any of the other Clowns. Many states make a practice of pulling over probable out-of-state persons because they know the tickets are likely to be non-contested.

[clintonhater]

The democrats need to enhance their revenues so they can spend more money on WEIRDO's like you!

I'll hire a lawyer right away to find out why I haven't been getting my share of this money.

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Many states make a practice of pulling over probable out-of-state persons because they know the tickets are likely to be non-contested.

If so, the cops must have their hands full! Because just about every other vehicle on the road around here has out of state plates!

[bostonbound]

I'll hire a lawyer right away to find out why I haven't been getting my share of this money.

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If so, the cops must have their hands full! Because just about every other vehicle on the road around here has out of state plates!

That must make driving fun! You don't know HOW all the out-of-towners are going to drive....

I've been told that upstate New York is drop dead beautiful. If so, I can understand why so many visitors. I want to get up there one day, if I can get a visa to enter NY State from the US (just kidding!).

[togor]

https://knifeup.com/new-york-knife-laws/

Cav, seems like any knife that works for you should be OK. Swiss army knife not a bad idea, as those are pretty non-threatening, LOL.

[clintonhater]

That must make driving fun! You don't know HOW all the out-of-towners are going to drive....

What makes driving fun are the thousands of FAH tourists riding bicycles on two-lane, shoulderless in most places, winding, mountain roads.


I've been told that upstate New York is drop dead beautiful.

A billion FAH tourists from every part of the country evidently think so.

[Former Cav]

Thanks for the info Togor and others who were CONSTRUCTIVE to this string.
Clintonhater needs to change his name to ClintonLover. You have not contributed anything to this string that was constructive.
I guess I'll have to put you on "ignore"

[clintonhater]

I guess I'll have to put you on "ignore"

Please do--it troubles me to think of morons reading my comments.

[seagoatami]

#1 you cant carry a knife of any size in an airport or a plane, best bet IS to take Azshooters advice and buy a cheap one for while your there and give it to your host when you leave. Anyway thats what I would do.

[bruce]

Re: Knives. I usually fly to NYC. Simply put my knife in my checked baggage. Obviously do not remove it while in the airport. Take it out later once I've left the airport. Same routine when flying home. Never a problem. No reason to simply buy a cheap knife locally. Just follow the rules. JMHO. Sincerely. bruce.

[JB White]

Now that it's almost settled, I find it ludicrous that a NYC compliant knife is illegal in Chicago. Technically, my small everyday Swiss knife is evil by 3/32 of an inch here.

[Jiminvirginia]

Some of those states have mandatory jail time for weapon offenses if convicted. Best to be careful.

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Sad really that this is being discussed like you are taking a trip to North Korea. Gosh if I fart in NYC will I get arrested?

[Dolt]

Good God, worry about something realistic if you must--like a traffic accident! Or are you planning to show off your blades at every toll both you come to? Or flash them at cops if you're pulled over for speeding? I live in upstate NY & drive around everyday with a 6" Italian switchblade in my glove box. And yes, I have been stopped by cops more than once for running stop signs or speeding. But I don't go looking for trouble by driving drunk or recklessly.

#MeToo!