12/15/2023 0 Comments Double sided knives illegal![]() Closest thing I can find is a "dagger" which is in 2)in the beginning of the statute:"(2) Carries or possesses with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or other piece of glass, stun gun or taser or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character or"=(720 ILCS 5/24-1) (from Ch. To be sure, I'd recommend consulting with a lawyer.Īgreed. ər/ a short, pointed knife that is sharp on both sides, used esp.Remember the coverage of the FOID is further down under "Exceptions.")Įven if somebody sharpens both sides of a blade I'd guess the reference to a "dagger" would be relevant since it's normally shortened on both sides to form the point.ĭagger noun us /ˈdæɡ (Don't be concerned about the switchblade wording. (1) Sells, manufactures, purchases, possesses or carries any bludgeon, black-jack, slung-shot, sand-club, sand-bag, metal knuckles or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, throwing star, or any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade knife, which has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or a ballistic knife, which is a device that propels a knifelike blade as a proj(2) Carries or possesses with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or other piece of glass, stun gun or taser or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character orĮctile by means of a coil spring, elastic material or compressed gas or (a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly: ![]() (2) Carries or possesses with intent to use the same unlawfully against another, a dagger, dirk, billy, dangerous knife, razor, stiletto, broken bottle or other piece of glass, stun gun or taser or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character or" Closest thing I can find is a "dagger" which is in 2)in the beginning of the statute:" None of them hold a candle to to a Spyderco Mule with G10 grips for proper utility cutting.Agreed. Also the soft kraton handle is really very comfortable. My SOG Pentagon is the newer model with the broader blade and if anything it's probably the most useful- sensibly SOG added a jimped thumb space on either side to give you some purchase, plus one edge being all serration and the other plain is really the best of both worlds. It's very clearly weighted for it's intended purpose but the handle is good. My Gerber Mk2 is pretty good after a resharpening but it's still pretty thick behind the edge and long. The slim round handle is not great for cutting for any length of time. My Fairbairn-Sykes is way too slim and came with an edge not worthy of that name. However- the pretty much flat out suck for actual utility tasks for one reason or another: That said, I do love the symmetry of a dagger- and have a number in my collection. The reason why people hate daggers is they are- primarily- designed as weapons. I do understand that in some niche uses, you may prefer a single-edge because you can safely apply pressure with a finger or hand to the blunt or unsharpened edge of the blade, and you can baton with it possibly. ![]() Buy one get one free :)Ģ A symmetrical edged-tool that can be used for a wide variety of tasks and cutting applications. With a dagger or double-edged knife you get:ġ Two edges instead of one. It is odd to me because sabers and single edged swords are very common in history and on battlefields, too, but for some reason the dagger has the connotation of death and destruction, whereas even in the eyes of some hoplophobes, the single-edged knife seems more "tame". ![]() Is it because as someone pointed out previously, there is mental and emotional and historical baggage associated with stabbings, betrayals, and traitors "back stabbing" people and how the double-edged shape is associated with war and strife? It seems that so many people hate and are afraid of double edged knives, the "scary name" "dagger". ![]()
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