Switch blades

[Stevie]

I bought an 'Italian style' switch-blade stiletto at the local quick-stop (in central Oklahoma) just a few years back. This one a smaller version like maybe 8" or 9"(never measured it?) Didn't cost much

Legal to own but not carry around. I use it to cut gun cleaning patches

 

[shouldazagged]

If I want something to cut with it isn't going to be a stiletto. The assisted openers may not have the old school cool of the switchblades, but they're cutters. I usually carry a Spyderco Endura, but today it's a SOG Flash II. Nice knife for the money, and the spring assist works very well. Might as well be a switchblade.

If you want to stick stuff, the stiletto's the way to go in a folder.

 

[arjay]

I haven't seen a switchblade since I was a kid and this thread got me looking at some very cool knives and now I discover its not even legal to own one in this state [emoji36]

 

[BigChief52]

Like the OP, interest in auto knives, both vintage and modern, is mostly from collectors. I'm not a collector of anything myself, but it's easy to see the benefits we all get from them. Especially on forums like this one. They amass tons of information on their subjects of interest and are happy to share their knowledge. That's why I come to forums like this. I learn a lot. Criminalizing knife collectors over a spring in a pocket knife is beyond stupid and a violation of our natural rights. It's easy to put this kind issue out of my mind because I don't have a pressing desire to own an auto knife, but in the long run, it does effect me. The framers didn't use the word "infringe" in the Second Amendment by accident.

 

[Kitgun]

While these are not true Italian Stiletto type knives, they do have the cool factor and are well made actual working knifes.
Top knife is Benchmade "Mel Pardue" 3550 auto. Bottom is the Benchmade 530 Pardue Axis Lock and I think the better of the two, opens faster than the auto and is mostly legal in parts of the United States...I love our knife laws. Sorry about the lousy Photo

 

[A10]

Good call on the Frank B Ron. I have a 13" honey horn and it's a fine representation of the style. The guys at BladePlay are great to deal with.

 

[vipermd]

I recently ( 3 days) read that Tx had made a change in their knife laws, and "switchblades/ Auto knives" were now legal in Tx? Does anyone have more info , or the law # ? Thank You, Be Safe,

 

[GatorFarmer]

TX Knife Law Preemption Takes Effect Today, Ushers in Greater Freedom for Texans addresses the Texas law issues.

RIP Ron, we miss you.

 

[Pre 29]

I have two Emersons with the "Wave" which is faster opening than an auto knife and better quality than most.

 

[Donn]

Switchblades are illegal to carry around here. I've got a few, but they're strictly collectors and reside in the safe. From a practical point of view, I agree with Pre 29. I've got a SOG Flash and a couple Kershaw assisted openers that function every bit as fast as my switchers. They're not as sexy, but they're much better knives.