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Knife laws vary tremendously. In [[Texas]], for example, individuals may carry knives openly or concealed so long as they are single-edged, and are not [[dagger]]s, [[switchblade]]s, or [[gravity knife]]s ([[Butterfly knife]] legality is questionable — there have been convictions). In some other States, fixed-blade knives are banned, open carry is banned, and sometimes [[concealed carry]] of anything except pocket knives is banned. Cities have ordinances further restricting these laws; in [[San Antonio, TX]], it is a violation to carry a folding knife having a locking blade. In some metro areas such as [[Washington, D.C.]], going into office buildings or museums, or simply loitering while carrying even small 3" folding knives can be problematic. Other restricted areas in the U.S. include court buildings, federal property (the latter of which technically has a limit of 2.5 inch blades) and [[Zero tolerance policy|public school grounds]].
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Knife possession is legislated in public places, and in private. In private, you can own any type of knife except automatic knives: flick knives, butterfly knives, and switchblades. In general, knives carried in public places are legally considered to be offensive weapons and the carrier can be charged with "possession of an offensive weapon". It is however legal to carry a knife if there is a [[bona fide]] reason to do so for example, if it is a tool required for ones trade (e.g. [[chef]]s) or if it is part of a national costume (e.g. [[sgian dubh]]), or if it is carried for religious reasons (e.g. [[Sikh]] [[Kirpan]]). A special exception exists for penknives (pocket knives) which are legal without reason for possession, but they must be non-locking and sub 3". Any other article with a blade or point is illegal to possess in a public place, except with a reasonable excuse. [http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1988/Ukpga_19880033_en_12.htm#mdiv139]Even a folding pocket knife of less than 3" may still be considered an offensive weapon if carried or used for that purpose.
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