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« on: February 20, 2012, 01:30:59 pm »

is a 10" double blade legal?
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2012, 01:31:36 pm »

... while hunting
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2012, 02:01:49 pm »

I don`t know if it`s illegal but it`s WAY more than needed.
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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2012, 04:14:18 pm »

I ask because I have one that I like
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2012, 04:24:16 pm »

I don't think any double blade knife is legal. But I could be wrong just what I was told by a close friend that's a game warden
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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2012, 05:26:19 pm »

That's what I thought. I just ordered an 8" ka-bar. Hope that's legal for hunting.
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« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2012, 05:29:19 pm »

Ten inch blandes are completely legal as long as your going hunting I keep mine in top of my dog box so they don't think I just drive around with a ten inch blade! I have never had no problem with it but it only has one edge on it!
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« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2012, 06:17:30 pm »

Texas State Penal Code 46, it deals with weapons, and a search of http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/docs/PE/htm/PE.46.htm will give you the full scope of the code.  But, I will post a relevant excerpt from the code.

(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.

Hope this clears it up for ya'll.  I find it unfortunate, as I carry a Bowie.
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« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2012, 06:28:27 pm »

Also, Take the time to appreciate the irony that the state that made Jim Bowie, and the knife that carries his name, explicitly bans the carry of the bowie knife.
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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2012, 06:49:52 pm »

I carry a 7 in blade and I feel like it is the minimum length for me. I have killed some with a 4 in blade, but have gotten in some wrecks where a big hog wouldn't die because I only had a 4 in knife. If I get another one I want to get the 8 in kbar. I don't think a 10 in is unreasonable. I wonder why it is legal to buy a large knife if it is not legal to own or use one. Is the 51/2 in law talking about what is legal to carry in public? I don't know, just asking?Huh?
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2012, 06:50:41 pm »

You missed the important part of the State Code....


Exemption:
(3)  is engaging in lawful hunting, fishing, or other sporting activity on the immediate premises where the activity is conducted, or is en route between the premises and the actor's residence or motor vehicle, if the weapon is a type commonly used in the activity;
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2012, 07:19:03 pm »

didn't see that.  Thanks.
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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2012, 08:06:41 pm »

That's what I was wondering Mr. Paul.
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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2012, 08:50:38 pm »

Glad to help  Grin
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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2012, 09:57:09 pm »

a six inch blade is illegal because?..........a 5 1/2 inch blade cannot kill someone?  hehe
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