Knife crime is defined as using a knife or other bladed weapon to cause injury or death to another person. This type of crime has increased in many western countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. So, what does the knife crime statistics UK vs. US indicate? Which of the two countries has…
There are several stages in scouting; the cubs, the bears, the Webelos, and the arrow of light. According to BSA, cubs are the only group not allowed to handle a knife; the rest can. So, knife safety for scouts is important to stay important for staying extra careful and responsible. Knife safety begins with determining…
Pocket knives are handy tools that are useful for domestic household work as well as for professionals. They’re even used by cub scouts to teach about the wilderness. However, the most common tools are the ones that cause the most accidents. We were warned about scissors as children. The same can be applied to pocket…
When it comes to knife laws, Kentucky is probably the most friendly state in America. There is no illegal knife, so you can carry any knife you want. As long as the knife is not considered a dangerous weapon according to Kentucky knife laws, you can carry it open or concealed. If the knife falls…
Teaching things to kids at a young age is crucial to head-start them in some of the necessary life lessons. However, not every lesson involves safe tools. Some, like a knife, can cause physical and emotional harm to them. Nevertheless, the kids must learn knife safety because they will need it in the future. So,…
A knife is an essential tool for self defense. It’s generally easy to possess without getting into any legal hassles. A self defense knife can enable you to strike or stab an attacker without being hit. Now coming to the perfect knife for self defense: type, length, and other factors to consider while choosing one….
Transporting a knife is conspicuous, to say the least. For the sane and inexperienced, fearing incriminating yourself, being prosecuted, and missing the flight runs riot through your fibers. So, can you bring a knife in a checked bag internationally? The answer comfortingly is yes- but with a catch. To elaborate on the topic, the TSA…
Knives are versatile tools that are good to have when out and about. But, traveling with a knife, as a practice, has a rather stigmatized notion around it- and rightfully so. Not everyone is sane, and allowing people to carry knives at will is a dangerous choice. As such, there are many rules which might…
Owning or carrying knives is legal in Ohio unless it falls under the deadly weapon category. So, you can technically carry any knife, open or concealed, according to the law. But carrying certain knives concealed can be a misdemeanor or felony if you want to use the knives as weapons. According to Section 2923.11 of…
Oregon is one of the most well-known and common places in the US, and it’s right next to the capital Washington, D.C. But when carrying a knife in any US state like Oregon, there are laws you need to follow. Breaking these can lead to fines of over $1000 and possibly even confinement. This is…
South Carolina is one of the most popular states to visit when you go to the US for its shoreline and tropical beaches. But when you’re there, you need to follow a few knife laws to carry knives outside. Not following these laws can lead to fines and possibly even confinement. As a result, you…
There’s no restriction on knife types or how they’re carried in Texas. So open or concealed carry isn’t an issue here. The only restriction for knives in the state is based on their blade length. Texas specifies a legal knife length of 5 ½ inches for adults and juveniles. So anyone (adult or juvenile) can…
The small state of Rhode Island is known for its sandy shores and seaside. But even here, just like in most other countries, there are some rules regarding knives or weapons to follow. This includes firearms, missiles, weapons, and knives. Although most people neglect knife laws, not following them can have hefty punishments. This is…
Did you know that before the law was updated, it was against the law in New Hampshire to possess a stiletto, switch knife, dagger, or dirk knife? But after the new New Hampshire Knife Laws law of 2010, everything changed. You will be happy to know that now there are no restrictions on carrying any…
New York is one of the most strict states when it comes to knife laws. Many find its knife laws vague and unclear, and downright contradictory. However, as one of the most populated states in the continental United States, New York has maintained these laws for years to make sure their state doesn’t fall into…