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3/26/2009 4:32:46 AM EDT
I 'm pretty sure fixed blade carry in NC is a no no, but what about SC?  I work in SC and cannot find anything specifically outlawing it.

I have been looking at one of those small ka bar tdi's and kinda want one.

Are there any leo's on here who can chime in on this?

Also wondering what the penalty would be if caught carrying one in NC?

Thanks guys
3/26/2009 6:24:58 AM EDT
[#1]
I am pretty sure that concealing a fixed blade of any length in NC is against the law.  You can open carry one.  The NC laws state that you can conceal an ordinary folding pocket knife.

I am not sure about SC.

ETA - I'm not a LEO, just a guy that read the General Statutes.

link to NC GC's

From the top of page 10

A. Carrying Concealed Weapons
North Carolina law strictly controls the ability of individuals to carry weapons
concealed. Except under the limited concealed handgun permit provisions of state law,
described in Sections III. B and III. C of this publication, it is unlawful for any person in
North Carolina, except when on his or her own premises, to willfully and intentionally carry
concealed, either on or about his or her person, any "Bowie Knife, dirk, dagger, slingshot,
loaded cane, metallic knuckles, razor, shurikin, stungun, or other deadly weapon of like
kind.” Specifically exempted from the requirements of this law are ordinary pocket knives
carried in a closed position. An ordinary pocket knife is defined as being "a small knife,
that is designed to be carried in a pocket or purse, which has its cutting edge and point
entirely enclosed by its handle.
The knife must not be capable of being opened by a
throwing, explosive, or spring action." N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269
3/26/2009 6:26:30 AM EDT
[#2]
State by state knife laws
3/26/2009 6:26:47 AM EDT
[#3]
When in Doubt ask a cop, or call they city.

Sometime the internet gives you so many different answer it may make it even more confusing.

Maybe even a local gun shop could tell you.

XD i hate to see someone go to jail over something as stupid and simple as that.
3/26/2009 9:05:06 AM EDT
[#4]
Open carry of fixed blade knives is totally legal in NC