Are butterfly knives legal?

In Poland, balisongs, switchblades and gravity knives are treated like normal knives. There are no restrictions on possession and carry. In Russia, balisongs are legal only if the length of the blade is not more than 90 mm. In some United States states, it is illegal to possess or carry such a knife in public. 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

Use of a Butterfly knife Butterfly knife for a crime of any kind in Germany (or any illegal weapon) is punishable by 1-10 years in prison. LITHUANIA- Butterfly knife Butterfly knife, along with other knives are legal to carry and possess because they are not considered weapons. read more

Using a butterfly knife for crime of any kind – as is any illegal weapon – is punishable by from 1 to 10 years imprisonment. In Finland, balisongs are legal to be purchased, sold and possessed, and are treated just like regular knives and befall under the edged weapons law. read more