Are Karambits Legal In Colorado (2024)

FAQs

What knives are illegal in Colorado? ›

Ballistic knives are always illegal to carry in Colorado, under state law a “ballistic knife” means any knife that has a blade which is forcefully projected from the handle by means of a spring-loaded device or explosive charge. Colorado law defines them as “dangerous weapons.” Blackjacks are also illegal in Colorado.

In Colorado, you can openly carry most knives, but concealing a knife with a blade over 3.5 inches is illegal, except for hunting and fishing knives used for sports.

Karambit Laws

Generally, yes. Karambits are regulated at the state level and while each state's laws can vary, most allow utility, work and functional blades that have a blade length of 3" or less or that are specifically designed for hunting or agricultural use.

Colorado's open carry laws may restrict the carrying of swords and other similar weapons in public places. This means that while you can legally own and display a sword in your home, taking it outside in public could lead to legal issues.

Under Colorado law, it is illegal to carry, openly or concealed, a knife with a blade longer than 3.5 inches in length. This restriction aims to limit the possession and use of knives that could be considered dangerous weapons.

Ideal for Self-Defense

For an experienced owner, the Karambit gives considerable advantage over the opponent. In combat, compared to the classic knife, it is easier to control and provides more options for attack and escape. Thanks to its shape it is also safer.

If it is a fixed blade, it can be considered "a dirk or dagger" as all fixed blade knives can & it cannot legally be carried concealed but can be carried openly in a sheath regardless of length, except where the length of a blade is limited by local ordinance.

Possessing an illegal weapon such as brass knuckles is a Colorado misdemeanor.

It features a distinctively curved blade that's shaped very much like a tiger's claw and is every bit as effective. Because of the unique shape of the blade, the karambit is actually a fairly poor stabbing weapon. However, it is designed for raking and tearing, just like the claw of a tiger.

Can you fly with a karambit? ›

In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage.

By purchasing any item from Karambit.com, the buyer warrants that he is in compliance with all federal, local, and state laws and is legally able to purchase these items as a legal adult, 18 or over. Knives can be dangerous if improperly handled. Keep away from children.

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Note that butterfly knives (a.k.a. balisong knives) exist in a legal grey area. Arguably, they are gravity knives and therefore are not illegal weapons. However, there is no case precedence showing that the repeal of the gravity knife ban applies to butterfly knives.

Historically, gravity knives were classified as switchblades and were prohibited under California Penal Code Section 17235. This meant that the possession, sale, and manufacture of gravity knives were illegal in the state. However, recent legislative changes have modified the definition of illegal knives in California.

A ballistic knife is a knife with a detachable blade that can be ejected to a distance of several meters/yards by pressing a trigger or operating a lever or switch on the handle. Spring-powered ballistic knives first appeared in books and press reports on Soviet and Eastern Bloc armed forces in the late 1970s.