How knives used in the outdoor activities of hunting, trapping, and fishing are treated in state knife laws is examined by attorney and knife expert Dan Lawson in the September issue of Knife Magazine. The fact that New York State has exempted automatic knives for sporting and fur harvest activities should give significant credibility to […]

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How does one know which surrounding circumstances will render their knife a dirk or dagger in California?

Free to Carry” is an annual event that brings the knife industry and knife users together, showing appreciation to the association that advocates for reasonable, rational knife laws and works to make sure Americans can make, carry, and use the tool that best fits their needs.  This year the nonprofit’s event will be held from August 20th through August 22nd.