Logistical Open Carry Question

[since9]

It is my understanding also that the maximum blade length for concealment is 3.5". It is also my understanding that if the knife is worn openly the blade length limit does not apply.

So I can wear a sword?

 

[mahkagari]

so i can wear a sword?

tmk.

 

[jhco50]

I carry a Shrade pocket knife...does that count?

 

[Beau]

So I can wear a sword?

As far as I can tell the answer is yes as far as state law is concerned.

I've been looking for other code dealing with it but haven't found any yet. Have you looked for any?

 

[JamesB]

So I can wear a sword?

Spoke with a Park County Deputy several years ago that used to get complaints of a teenage girl who wore one strapped across her back all the time. they kept contacting her, but she was never doing anything with it besides just carrying... they eventually came to accept her. (not sure the neighbors ever did, but that's another story, I'm sure)

 

[ZackL]

Here's the wording from Colorado Statute 18-12-101:

"18-12-101. Definitions.

(j) "Switchblade knife" means any knife, the blade of which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in its handle."

This to me says, in the law, that when opening the knife you have to use a device in the handle for it to be considered a "switchblade". As assisted openers are only spring assisted once you've actuated the blade they are legal. Everyone I've talked to about it and all the reading I've done on it has said that assisted is fine, automatics are not ok. Which explains why automatics aren't sold here and assisted openers are.

On to the original question, I carry a knife at 2 o'clock with a pocket clip and then my pistol sits at about 4 o'clock. I do, however, want to get a fixed blade knife and carry it weak side at around 7 o'clock or so.