knife laws in NV, LV, etc
Sure it's an old thread, but it came up when I did a search so probably will for those wanting to know...
In short, state laws don't prohibit non-automatic
pocket knives of ANY size from being carried or possessed in any non-threatening fashion, including concealed,
but local ordinances do.
State laws prohibit dirks & daggers ONLY if
concealed.
They also prohibit belt-buckle knives and switchblades entirely.
While local laws differ in details (2 or 3 inches), basically they say no problem with open carry, but no concealed carry of knives over a certain length.
Also, they do differentiate between "
deadly weapons" and "
tools" that could be used as a weapon.
Additionally, most local laws prohibit concealed pocket knives over 3 inches, but not "tools". Read that as a multi-tool, butcher knife, cleaver etc. Up to interpretation so good luck! But I do believe it would come down to "intent".
Open carry of knives of any length allowed, but not at places that have signs saying no weapons.
Please, I did not write this as detailed as laws are written because if you want that then you can check out the NRS and local laws yourself. This is just a real world abbreviated explanation of knife laws.
General Conclusion: NO switchblades or beltbuckle knives AT ALL in the state. Open carry any length knife anywhere that's not obviously prohibited. NO concealed carry of any knives over 3 inches. No concealed carry of ANY dirks or daggers. "Tool or weapon" is left to interpretation and intent.
See:
http://www.nvconcealedcarry.com/knives.html#.Ul2ADGTF0zs and
http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Division/Legal/LawLibrary/NRS/NRS-202.html