Is it legal to carry a knife in california?

California's law prohibits carrying concealed “dirks” and “daggers.” ... California has an “open-carry” knife law, however. It allows you to carry a dirk or dagger openly in a sheath suspended from your waist. The law applies to any knife capable of being used as a stabbing weapon. read more

Legal defenses to violation of California knife laws include (but are not limited to): Your knife does not meet the legal definition of a prohibited knife. The legal definitions of prohibited knives are very specific. If your knife doesn't strictly meet the definition, you have not violated California's knife laws. read more

California law makes it illegal to possess and carry certain types of knives. Many are confused as to what types of knives are legal, and which types are illegal. For purposes of this blog we will seek to shed some light as to what constitutes legal carry of knives. read more

In relation to knife carry, the state law is generally more or less universal, however, particular cities and towns have their own, as usual more strict laws regarding the knife possession and carry. I'll discuss that below, but as a rule of thumb, just because California state law allows particular blade doesn't mean it is legal in all places. read more