Knife Carry Questions

[RoyGBiv]

I'm new to knives. Been carrying a 3.5" folder for about 6 months now, my first ever EDC knife.
Now that I have some experience, I'm considering moving to a 3.5-4.0" fixed blade with a proper EDC carry sheath.

I started carrying a knife for those times when I cannot carry a gun (schools, customers, the occasional errand, etc.).

I just want to make sure my understanding of the law is correct.

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/D ... /PE.46.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As I understand things currently, I can carry a "legal" knife into schools without fear of committing a crime, since only "illegal knives" are prohibited in schools (46.03), unless you're a student and subject to school weapons policy (separate issue, don't want to discuss that here).

(6) "Illegal knife" means a:
(A) knife with a blade over five and one-half inches;
(B) hand instrument designed to cut or stab another by being thrown;
(C) dagger, including but not limited to a dirk, stiletto, and poniard;
(D) bowie knife;
(E) sword; or
(F) spear.

Same for places that post 30.06 signs, bars, etc... Knife carry is ok as long as the knife isn't "illegal".

Am I missing something that might land me in trouble?

Thanks!

[C-dub]

Other than the secure area of an airport, I can't think of any other places that are strictly off limits for legal pocket knives. There are places that prohibit them, like courthouses as mentioned in another thread, but that will be their own rules.

[RoyGBiv]

Thanks C-Dub.

Never had any penchant for knives before. Now I hate being unarmed so much I get edgy like a crack addict needing a fix.
A sure sign of getting older, I suppose. (Get off my lawn kid! )
I need to find a good defensive knife class now...

[C-dub]

And going to a larger knife is up to you. A lot of folks carry knives in sheaths and then others like me just put them in the pocket and might use the clip or not. I currently carry two knives. I lost my SOG Trident a couple months ago and like it pretty good except for the locking feature. I thought it would like it at first, but not so much after a while. Anyway, I did like the size and during my search for a new knife I came across a Cold Steel, always liked them, but never had one before, and Recon 1 tanto half serrated. It's a 4" blade and is a nice knife, but a but big for whipping out at work for general use. So, my second knife is a little Kershaw shuffle with a 2.4 inch blade and a bottle opener. Got it at Walmart for about $14. Awesome little knife and a little safer to pull out for use at work for whatever and fits into the pocket of a pair of dress slacks really well compared to the Recon.

[RoyGBiv]

Thanks! I'm looking at this for fixed blade EDC.

http://jwknives.tictail.com/product/hits-compact-ti" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=8543" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[C-dub]

I like fixed blades, but they're not easy to carry around for me, especially at work. Plus, I figure since I'm already carrying a gun, not at work, I figure the less attention I draw to myself the better.

[RoyGBiv]

Copy that.

I can't deploy a folder as quickly as I'd like. If I'm required to be without my gun, I'd like to try a fixed blade.

We'll see how it goes.

[android]

Copy that.

I can't deploy a folder as quickly as I'd like. If I'm required to be without my gun, I'd like to try a fixed blade.

We'll see how it goes.

Autos are legal in TX since Sept 1, 2013. I've got a Benchmade that works very well and locks quite securely.

[Abraham]

Legal blade length for EDC in Texas is up to 5 1/2".

Right?

Wrong?

Thanks!

[EEllis]

It seems to me that legal or not the carry of a fixed blade is unusual enough to attract more attention than I would want without a specific purpose in mind. I also think it would be asking for problems if your reason for carrying is self defense where you can't carry a gun. Show up at a school and legal or not you have a good chance of ending up speaking with a cop about it and being told not to carry it again. Now I'm speaking of fixed knives in plain view because I don't know of any that are good for CC.

[Keith B]

Just be careful to not get a double-edged blade as those are still considered illegal.

[The Rooster]

Now I'm speaking of fixed knives in plain view because I don't know of any that are good for CC.

Let's hope the UBG who want to disarm us have the same blind spot.

[RoyGBiv]

It seems to me that legal or not the carry of a fixed blade is unusual enough to attract more attention than I would want without a specific purpose in mind. I also think it would be asking for problems if your reason for carrying is self defense where you can't carry a gun. Show up at a school and legal or not you have a good chance of ending up speaking with a cop about it and being told not to carry it again. Now I'm speaking of fixed knives in plain view because I don't know of any that are good for CC.

Planning for concealed carry.
The knife I posted above can be carried like this.. (not same knife, not my photo, BTW.. Just similar.)
Easy enough to conceal under a shirt. I've also seen it done with the sheath between the belt and pants. With the right setup, all you see is enough of the grip to grab.

[RoyGBiv]

Legal blade length for EDC in Texas is up to 5 1/2".

Right?

Wrong?

Thanks!

I believe San Antonio has some law that is different than 5.5"... Might want to check around if you live in SA.

[RoyGBiv]

Just be careful to not get a double-edged blade as those are still considered illegal.

Thanks Keith!

Anything else to watch out for?