Conclusion on Colorado Knife Law. In Colorado you can own almost any knife as long as it is not a gravity knife, switchblade, or ballistic knife. All legal knives can be carried in the open. It is illegal to carry concealed a knife that is larger than 3.5 inches unless it is a fishing or hunting knife. read more
Colorado Knife Laws in Brief These knives are legal to own: Dirks, daggers, push knives and stilettos are legal. Bowie knives and other large blades are legal. Disguised knives like belt knives, pen knives, cane knives, and lipstick knives are legal. Balisong/butterfly knives are in a legal gray area. Gravity knives and switchblades. read more
A butterfly knife, also called a Balisong knife, is considered dangerous and illegal in some states because it can be easily used as a deadly weapon. In some states, including Tennessee and Washington, the laws regarding these knives are a gray area, as the legality of them depends on whether or not they are classified as switchblades. read more