If a minor in California takes a assisted-opening pocket knife, with a blade length over two inches, to a blade smith/blacksmith and asks him/her to sharpen the knife, is it illegal? The law says that it is illegal to carry a pocket knife over two inches if it is open or in any way that makes it easier to take out and attack. BUT, if it was closed, then it’s legal. So, could a minor take the pocket knife and get it sharpened by a professional?
I don’t believe CA statutes distinguishes b/t open and closed although it may be discussed in either regulations or case law.
Here’s the best handy dandy article I found trying to make sense of the this archaic CA subject.
http://zknives.com/knives/articles/law/caknifelaws.shtml
Actually, there’s no limit.
I happened to be researching this exact subject. Do a search on “California Law pocket knife” to find sites with detailed answers.
Basically, as long as it’s not a “switchblade” (includes butterfly knives), there’s no limit on blade length for a folding knife under CA law.
ALL folding knives are banned from schools up to high school, but okay on university and college campuses.
Blades of 4″ or more are banned from airports and government buildings. Most security don’t know the shorter ones are okay, though, and won’t let you take any kind of knife in with you.
This is just the basic info, though, I encourage you to do more research for all the exceptions and limitations