I think a machete is considered a machete. From what I have read, nothing has ever been said about machetes that I would consider a loophole in the law. Can a Kershaw boot knife with a 4.5-inch blade be worn hidden in Texas? DISCLAIMER: Although we have done our best to provide you with publicly available information, please note that this is NOT legal advice. Thank you Guy for your comment; We just linked to the whole technical definition of the places you were referring to (I think that means “bar”, but the official legal term is something crazy like “establishment that makes more than 51%. blah blah”). We`ve expanded the link and let people know that it has the full list of places where you can`t carry a restricted knife. Well done, Pete It`s legal. Your knife can measure 10″ in total, but as long as the blade is less than 5 1/2″, you`re good to go. In September 2017, Texas lawmakers passed H.B. 1935 (Texas Knife Law Reform Bill), meaning residents over the age of 18 can carry knives, machetes, sabers, spears and swords at most state facilities. All knives are now legal in Texas, and you can openly or secretly carry any type of knife or sword as long as you`re 18.

However, you cannot bring a knife larger than 5.5 inches into a school, amusement park, racetrack, or government facility. If you are under 18, you can legally carry a knife under 5.5 inches. If more than 5.5 inches, it is illegal. Only under certain circumstances can you carry a knife larger than 5.5 inches if you are under the age of 18. Needs an update, effective September 1, 2017 The measure was passed by changing the wording describing the blades from “illegal” to “restricted” in the penal code and can be worn openly as long as you are over 18. www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.46.htm If the knife itself is not illegal, you should be good as long as it stays in your car while you are in a limited place! You will surely be good if you do not announce to anyone that you have it in the car. There`s no way a police officer will bother to check your car unless you`re a criminal or look really sketchy! Make an effort to look like a citizen of integrity, and there shouldn`t be any problems. J. No convention would allow that. It`s legal to possess this in Texas, but not legal to hide yourself.

It is also possible for me to hide your person. Openly carrying a seven-foot-long sword, while it doesn`t seem to be specifically forbidden, is a great way to drive police officers crazy. I would just leave him in your room and take him to remote photo shoots. My old combat knife measures 5.9 inches, and I am also homeless, for tool and self-protection purposes, the .4 would make it legal to carry certain types of hidden swords, such as cane swords or Zatoichi-style katana are illegal to buy, possess or transport in California and New York State. There is literally a section called “butterfly knives” that explicitly states that they are now legal. Presumably, only the length restriction applies. In 2005, the Texas Court of Appeals ruled in an unpublished decision in Cook v. Indication that a butterfly knife falls under the legal definition of a switch blade and is therefore illegal to possess or carry. However, since the law that made switched blade knives illegal was repealed in 2013, butterfly knives are now legal in Texas. Unless I miss something else.

I have a V 42 Boker, which is basically a slim dagger with a skull crack on the bottom, and I want to take it with me on delivery orders. If it stays in my car when I have to approach a restricted area, is it still legal? So, let`s take a look at the general legal requirements based on geographical location. Can I carry a knife with a blade length greater than 51/2″ in my car`s glove compartment when traveling to Texas? How long can I keep a blade in my car? Thanks for the info. I cannot afford a lawyer to interpret the law for me. Sharpened swords of all kinds are allowed to be illegally imported or exported from India and are the reason why sword manufacturers in this region such as Deepeeka and Windlass Steelcrafts only export unsharpened blades with a false edge. So, should a bechmade socp be legal since it only has one loop and not one for each finger? As of September 1, 2017, blades over 5 1/2 inches are legal in Texas for overt and hidden wear. There is no age indication for carrying a blade smaller than 5 1/2 inches, but I`m not sure if the blades exceed the specified length. I have a Texas Chl, does that mean I can also carry a survival knife with a blade that is 6 inches long? There are no laws regarding minors and the possession of knives. That being said, you won`t get into trouble being underage could cause you legal problems regarding other laws if you do something illegal with it.

Effective September 1, 2017, a House bill (HB 1935) was passed by Rep. John Frullo, which significantly reduced restrictions on one of the strictest laws on knife use in the country. You can view the full bill here (which describes in detail where it is not legal to carry a localized knife): While the requirements are constantly changing, here is a map of the world with the legal status of the katana, indicated by a simple color code. That`s what I was wondering too. I also have my LTC in Texas and just bought a Karambit that is 8 inches in total length, but the blade is only 4 1/4 inches. I guess it`s not legal to hide the port? Illegal to wear in Texas, hidden or open, as it measures over 5 1/2 inches. After that, it doesn`t matter anymore. You can own it and have it on your property or have it on the way from your car or boat to your home. Other than that, big no no. Yes, you can legally wear it in Texas, EXCEPT in the above places, hospitals, government offices, etc.

If you`re near Galveston, I can help you learn the knife. At least use the devil of Youtube to learn how to handle a knife. They know that it is NOT legal to carry a knife with knuckles for the handle. NOT legal, and it will not be legal. The current precedent is that a Bowie knife is usually over 5 1/2 inches. It cannot therefore be considered a “Bowie knife” in the description and only in the name.