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Knife laws
Dan W:
Nebraska statutes define a "knife" this way in 28-1201 http://uniweb.legislature.ne.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=s2812001000 :
(5) Knife means any dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over three and one-half inches in length or any other dangerous instrument capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds;
So, by definition if it is not 3.5" or longer blade it is not a knife.
But , be advised that some cities in Nebraska, like Hastings, make it a crime to conceal and knife longer than 3 inches. Talk about a conundrum...
20nickels:
Conundrum... No joke, I did not know that and have carried a knife of 3 1/4" in Hastings recently. :o
Jesse T:
--- Quote from: Dan W on January 12, 2010, 08:03:33 PM ---Plus look at the places where carrying a dangerous weapon is prohibited
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Link? Or do you mean the ccw prohibited places?
SeanN:
--- Quote from: Dan W on July 26, 2010, 10:29:31 PM ---Nebraska statutes define a "knife" this way in 28-1201 http://uniweb.legislature.ne.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=s2812001000 :
(5) Knife means any dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over three and one-half inches in length or any other dangerous instrument capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds;
So, by definition if it is not 3.5" or longer blade it is not a knife.
But , be advised that some cities in Nebraska, like Hastings, make it a crime to conceal and knife longer than 3 inches. Talk about a conundrum...
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Technically, if it is LONGER than 3.5", it is a knife. Your post says "3.5 or longer" it is "longer than 3.5" as it does not define 3.5" bladed "knives" as knives. :)
My question is: Is there a concealed knife carry law or permit or anything? There are some pretty cool (and pretty big) folding knives available out there but I don't think it's actually legal to carry the anywhere. Is carrying one in a backpack also considered concealing it? I would assume so, but just thought I'd ask.
How about carrying a non-concealed knife?
Dan W:
The reason I worded it that way is that 3.4999" will be measured 3.5001" and you are screwed just the same as when you have a shotgun with an 18" barrel.
My Benchmade has a blade that is a "measureable" amount shorter than 3.5" so it should never be mistaken for a "knife", preventing a LEO from deciding to let a judge make the call.
As for the carrying a knife in a backpack, yes that is a concealed weapon. I do keep a Swiss army knife in mine but it is not a "knife" by definition. My get home bag has a 4" blade sheathed on the shoulder strap, because the NE CHP does not cover anything but a pistol.
There is no legal way to carry any other "weapon" in Nebraska except for the affirmative defense statute 28-1202 that I am aware of.
As for open carry of a large knife... you would be subject to the same scrutiny as the MWAG would receive, but it would not be illegal IMHO unless you violated a No Weapons sign or other restricted area where weapons are banned by statute
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