Seattle
D. "Fixed-blade knife" means any knife, regardless of blade length, with a
blade which is permanently open and does not fold, retract or slide into the
handle of the knife, and includes any dagger, sword, bayonet, bolo knife,
hatchet, axe, straight-edged razor, or razor blade not in a package,
dispenser or shaving appliance.
AN ORDINANCE related to the criminal code; amending Title 12A of the Seattle Municipal Code (Seattle Criminal Code) by amending 12A.14.080 relating to unlawful use of weapons making it unlawful to carry concealed or unconcealed on the person, any dangerous knife; and amending 12A.14.100 to except the carrying of knives for specific occupational use or use related to fishing or hunting, including education and travel related thereto, and further amending 12A.14.010 to redefine "dangerous knife" to include all "fixed-blade" knives regardless of length.
SMC 12A.14.080 Unlawful use of weapons.
It is unlawful for a person knowingly to:
B. Carry concealed or unconcealed on his or her person any dangerous knife,
or carry concealed on his or her person any deadly weapon other than a
firearm; or
My comments are that this last law seems to be a clear violation of the state constitution.