The law ptohibits the carry of a knife OVER 5.5" for carry only. If you are going hunting/camping, etc. the large knives are OK.Since there is no definition of those terms in the law, one must turn to the standard dictionary term;
1an·tique
Pronunciation: \(ˌ)an-ˈtēk\
Function: noun
Date: 1530
1 : a relic or object of ancient times
2 a : a work of art, piece of furniture, or decorative object made at an earlier period and according to various customs laws at least 100 years ago b : a manufactured product (as an automobile) from an earlier period
: cu·rio
Pronunciation: \ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌō\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural cu·ri·os
Etymology: short for curiosity
Date: 1849
: something (as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre : curiosity; also : an unusual or bizarre person
That means nothing to it being illegal for YOU to possess a switchblade.
Only those under 5 and 1/2 inches. Texas law prohibits ALL knives OVER 5 and 1/2 inches. I see a loophole.
The law ptohibits the carry of a knife OVER 5.5" for carry only. If you are going hunting/camping, etc. the large knives are OK.
I misunderstood. All autos are classified as "spring knives" and are prohibited. I own a few autos, even an Al Mar auto SERE, but it's illegal to carry.Yes, but the definitions I quoted are not for long knives, they are for the defense to prosecution to the possession of switchblades.