Pocket Knife
Hey all you police officers! Is it illegal to carry a pocket knife in Oklahoma?
The blade is about 3 inches long and has a serrated edge and I carry it because I live alone in the worst neighborhood and I hate guns so I feel safe when I carry a pocket knife on me. Is it illegal to do this?
According to state law, Title §21-1272, it is legal to carry it.
Oklahoma law only makes it illegal to carry a switchblade, double-edged knife (dagger), or a fixed bladed knife (bowie knife). There is no law that makes a limitation on folding knives. Assisted Opening knives are legal in the state too, but most cops do not know the difference between then and switchblades, so you risk being arrested and then let go later when their captain or the judge tells them they made a mistake.
Some local cities make tighter laws based on blade length, but it is almost unheard of in the United States to ban all knives from being carried, as this would cripple shipping companies, construction workers, retail stockers and cooks doing their normal work.
"one special dude," my sincere apologies. The police officer who took your knife basically robbed you. There is no such thing as a law that measures using the width of your palm, this an urban legend. Either he felt you were some kind of ruffian who should not have a knife in his personal opinion and he wanted to let you go, or he wanted to keep it for himself. Either way he technically stole it from you and deprived you of due process.
Showing All My Pocket Knives
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Vintage antique Remington Bullet Trapper Pocket Knife R1306 Near Mint |  |
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US $3,999.00 | 6d 6h 6m |
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William Henry Knife B09 DMD 07 William Henry Folding Pocket Knife NOS | |
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US $2,395.95 | 46m |
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IXL George Wostenholm 14K Gold Pocket Knife and 14K Gold Chain | |
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US $2,000.00 | 21d 11h 48m |
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Antique pocket knives factory catalogue Soligen probably from 1920 | |
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US $2,000.00 | 26d 11h 9m |
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Hen Rooster Ruby Diamond Set Pocket Knife Refer More Pictures | |
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US $1,621.05 | 11d 13h 4m |
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ORIGINAL LILE FIRST BLOOD RAMBO KNIFE SHEATH BUFFALOE STONE POCKET RARE | |
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US $1,500.00 | 9d 47m |
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CASE XX Wagon Wheel 20 Piece Trapper Collection 1 250 Display Set Pocket Knives | |
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US $1,379.95 | 15d 10h 5m |
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CASE XX Twelve Days of Christmas Tree Red and Green Bone 1 250 Pocket Knives Set | |
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US $1,279.95 | 16d 21h 10m |
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William Henry Knife B12 A325M LTD EDITION 007 100 William Henry Folding Pocket | |
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US $1,199.95 | 3h 27m |
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William Henry Knife B12 A325 LTD EDITION 029 100 William Henry Folding Pocket | |
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US $1,195.95 | 1h 44m |
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14K Gold Pocket Knife CURLEYS PAT with three Diamonds | |
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US $1,150.00 | 24d 10h 54m |
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1924 1933 REMINGTON UMC R1253 BULLET LOCKBACK FOLDING HUNTER POCKET KNIFE | |
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US $2,000.00 | 9d 11h 55m |
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CASE XX 150th Anniversary Civil War Generals Set 1 500 Display Pocket Knives | |
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US $999.95 | 23d 7h 56m |
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Vintage Boker Germany The Storytellers Pocket Knife Set | |
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US $999.00 | 8d 12h 47m |
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CASE XX Ltd Blue Lagoon Mint Set 1 250 Pocket Knives | |
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US $949.95 | 13d 18h 50m |
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William Henry Knife B10 TIW William Henry Folding Pocket Knife NOS | |
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US $899.95 | 1h 59m |
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CASE XX Appalacian Trail Series Pocket Knife 6EA Stag Maple Knives Rare 1989 | |
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US $895.00 | 3h 28m |
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ANTIQUE MINT UNSHARPENED UNCARRIED IXL PRESENTATION PEARL 4 BLADED POCKET KNIFE | |
0 Bid | US $875.00 | 5d 11h 47m |
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CASE XX Crimson Mint Set 1 250 XXV Series Pocket Knives | |
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US $849.95 | 14d 11h 51m |
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William Henry Knife B07 AG4 AGR Exclusive William Henry Folding Pocket Knife | |
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US $849.95 | 30d 3m |
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Queen 2011 Schatt Morgan Heritage Series Pocket Knife Set NEW | |
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US $847.00 | 6d 9h 51m |
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LOT –ASSORTED BUCK FOLDING AND POCKET KNIVES | |
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US $1,100.00 | 3d 8h 53m |
