Thread: Straight razors = illegal?

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

A lot of places.
They are illegal to carry much the same as any knife with a blade of
equal length. Some places specify razors specifically. It can also
qualify as a concealed weapon so do not slip one in your boot.

I know of no place where they are illegal in the "shave den" (home).

I know of know law which indicates the length of the blade is the deciding factor in determining legality. From what I know and understand it is the legitimate use of the knife that matters. IE: a Chef with a chef's knife, no matter the size, is a legitimate use. As you indicate, if it is in your boot, you may run afoul of the local Popo.

I arrested a guy and charged him with armed robbery when he had stolen about 20 bucks worth of cigarettes during which he was in possession of a pen knife, the blade was no longer than 1.5 inches. Granted, the guy was not a nice person and needed jailing for a long time, but the possession of a "concealed weapon" during a theft bumped if from 3-6 months for theft to 5-10 years for robbery.
And some people think Size matters......

LOL now thats a good LEO!

Originally Posted by Wintchase

I used one in the military for years...it's just basic training that you can't take one.

I have lost several during inspections. it seems as if an officer doesnt understand it that it
must be bad and confiscated, you know something is up when he takes the strop too.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

You carry your str8 around with you daily???? Why?

Touch ups..........and ninjas.

Yes, I can see how ninjas would be a problem on base. Good call.