Thanks for the response! Well made video, I've come to the same conclusions, especially the part about the length of the blade being up to interpretation. For that reason I think the Baby Banter at 2.34" will be my choice for EDC in Illinois, as many popular knives being marketed as 2.99" or 2.96" blades could easily be "measured" as being exactly 3 inches. And I do occasionally visit Chicago so being measurably under 2.5" is a bonus. Thanks for your help.
What I don't understand is how Menards, which is everywhere in Illinois is allowed to sell a stated on the package Guidemans 3 5/16 blade assited pocket knife?
@@IllinoisDailyCarry Yes. Are they trying to get their customers arrested? Incarcerated customers don't buy goods and are bad for business. As we have to their purchasers really need to understand the laws. Most police probably wouldn't have made an issue on the 5/16 over but it only takes one. And its availabe amost everywhere in Illinois. Is their something I'm missing to where it is legal? Guidesman Operative Folding Knife Model Number: PK-15044 Menards SKU: 2433077
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
lol i live right in chicago and carry a manix 2 s110v, no cop's ever gonna actually measure your knife. I got stopped for no reason while on a bike ride and they just set it aside and gave it back when they let me go.
(nice carry) Thanks for sharing that story. I'm with you, and that is what I hope happens. I think as long as you aren't walking into government building/courthouses with one you should be golden.
thanks for this! my dad gave me his benchmade 9700 Auto! i watched him use it pretty much my entire life and have finally acquired it! i bring it EVERYWHERE but mostly to work to open boxes and shit but i would be devastated if i lose that thing! i’m going to give it to my kids one day!
I carry full size Kabar. I don't give a fuck. I've gotta keep myself safe. My pocket knife does great opening a box but to defend myself with it, I'd be better off throwing it
My Brother...I just got shamed by sum ppl cuz my 3 Moraknivs I carry on me at all times are slightly above the "legal length"... I also don't give af...I walk through dangerous streets & I have to ride through the woods alone at night to get to work...Stay Sharp. (;
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
@@IllinoisDailyCarry I spoke too soon. Too much bs information on the internet. So basically the Illinois law states (see below) that a blade with at "least" 3 inches is considered a category II weapon. So 3 inches is illegal. Anything below 3 is ok to carry. This sucks man. So i cant even carry my Para3? This is bullshit. A Category II weapon is any other rifle, shotgun, spring gun, other firearm, stun gun or taser as defined in paragraph (a) of Section 24-1 of this Code, knife with a blade of at least 3 inches in length, dagger, dirk, switchblade knife, stiletto, axe, hatchet, or other deadly or dangerous weapon or instrument of like character.
Don’t know man. You just saved me a ton of cash on non-auto knives. Had no clue bladehq did that. Just set it up now… as far as knive laws go, don’t give them a reason to search you and you are good. It’s not a weapon unless it’s intended to be used as such. If you have a good lawyer, they will tell you the same. I use all knives for survival not weapons.
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
I Know For Sure and I'm Trying to Find the actual literature of law ; But the 3 inch spiel goes Only into effect If thier has Bin a crime committed then your knife is deemed a weapon and thus should not be over 3 inch or 2 1/2 city . Otherwise those chargers and KNIFE charges would be trumped Either way . Therefore... There is Technically .. No legal constrictions on blade size BECAUSE a knife is technically and Only a TOOL by definition . That's why cops Always ask the age old question ⁉️ " Why you carrying a knife & for what purpose " your supposed to say something in the lines of ( work or fishing or widdling ) Tool Purposes Not for " Protection or Defense or to harm someone " . Law had to do something with the Chicago 11th court yada yada .. but It's out there just gotta find it . That's why you can technically carry a sword or machete exc but .. just not in public .
The 3 inch restriction is for concealed folding knives, fixed blades in a sheath and kitchen knives are obviously not included. My point…. I understand that because you are a folder guy that is what is covered but that does does not mean that this applies to all knives.
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
Illinois laws are weird. Knives with blades of 3" or more are considered a "Dangerous Weapon". You can possess or carry a dangerous weapon unless you have "intent to use against another". And there is no state preemption, so local jurisdictions can make their own rules (Chicago).
@@IllinoisDailyCarry The "dangerous weapon" language lets them stick you if you are committing a crime with a 3+" pocket knife. However, it's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
I understand that the limit to carry is that the blade must be under 3 inches, but is it illegal to just own a pocket knife over 3 inches and not carry it?
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
Bummer. BladeHQ is pretty good about it. They have you send a copy of FOID and then you can order as you would like (sometimes you have to call them first).
The reason I’m saying that if you were like in a public area like a parking lot or something and you were going out to the woods I just think that would be the best way to cover it up so you don’t like you know a pose a threat or anything
I got a spring assisted knife Carry one for 13 years had no idea there were illegal in California to carry I got caught once By a sheriffs deputy they gave it back another one by LAPD officer set it on the ground picked it back up and moved on I don’t remember the third time. But Since spring assisted knives illegal that more then 2 length I remove the spring now it’s legal to carry I think I’m the first to do this
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Thanks for the response! Well made video, I've come to the same conclusions, especially the part about the length of the blade being up to interpretation.
For that reason I think the Baby Banter at 2.34" will be my choice for EDC in Illinois, as many popular knives being marketed as 2.99" or 2.96" blades could easily be "measured" as being exactly 3 inches.
And I do occasionally visit Chicago so being measurably under 2.5" is a bonus.
Thanks for your help.
Yea, no room for error when we err that much on the side of caution.
What I don't understand is how Menards, which is everywhere in Illinois is allowed to sell a stated on the package Guidemans 3 5/16 blade assited pocket knife?
Odd, right?
@@IllinoisDailyCarry Yes. Are they trying to get their customers arrested? Incarcerated customers don't buy goods and are bad for business. As we have to their purchasers really need to understand the laws. Most police probably wouldn't have made an issue on the 5/16 over but it only takes one. And its availabe amost everywhere in Illinois. Is their something I'm missing to where it is legal? Guidesman Operative Folding Knife
Model Number: PK-15044 Menards SKU: 2433077
This a great article with links to the relevant statutes.
www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/illinois/
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
lol i live right in chicago and carry a manix 2 s110v, no cop's ever gonna actually measure your knife. I got stopped for no reason while on a bike ride and they just set it aside and gave it back when they let me go.
(nice carry) Thanks for sharing that story. I'm with you, and that is what I hope happens. I think as long as you aren't walking into government building/courthouses with one you should be golden.
@@IllinoisDailyCarry I agree, when I went into the DMV recently to renew my ID I left the knife in the car
@@pineapplej7310 Exactly! Just seems like if people exercise a little common sense they should be fine.
I was always told “size doesn’t matter” should I be concerned?
Apparently if you reside in Chicago you only need 2.5 inches.
@@IllinoisDailyCarry tell that to my ex
thanks for this! my dad gave me his benchmade 9700 Auto! i watched him use it pretty much my entire life and have finally acquired it! i bring it EVERYWHERE but mostly to work to open boxes and shit but i would be devastated if i lose that thing! i’m going to give it to my kids one day!
I carry full size Kabar. I don't give a fuck. I've gotta keep myself safe. My pocket knife does great opening a box but to defend myself with it, I'd be better off throwing it
My Brother...I just got shamed by sum ppl cuz my 3 Moraknivs I carry on me at all times are slightly above the "legal length"... I also don't give af...I walk through dangerous streets & I have to ride through the woods alone at night to get to work...Stay Sharp. (;
I will just have to keep carrying my .45 but a 3 inch blade that's just too dangerous lol what a fucking joke.
100% with you on that.
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
I am reading different. You can carry blades over 3 inches as long as they are not in places owned by the "government".
Interesting. Where did you find that?
@@IllinoisDailyCarry I spoke too soon. Too much bs information on the internet. So basically the Illinois law states (see below) that a blade with at "least" 3 inches is considered a category II weapon. So 3 inches is illegal. Anything below 3 is ok to carry. This sucks man. So i cant even carry my Para3? This is bullshit.
A Category II weapon is any other rifle, shotgun, spring gun, other firearm, stun gun or taser as defined in paragraph (a) of Section 24-1 of this Code, knife with a blade of at least 3 inches in length, dagger, dirk, switchblade knife, stiletto, axe, hatchet, or other deadly or dangerous weapon or instrument of like character.
@@edsaban572 Para3 is good, and actually my favorite folder.
@@IllinoisDailyCarry Do you carry it?
@@edsaban572 Indeed.
Don’t know man. You just saved me a ton of cash on non-auto knives. Had no clue bladehq did that. Just set it up now… as far as knive laws go, don’t give them a reason to search you and you are good. It’s not a weapon unless it’s intended to be used as such. If you have a good lawyer, they will tell you the same. I use all knives for survival not weapons.
I also have been given the advice when they ask if you have a weapon always say no. The intent in my carry is to use it as a tool.
@@IllinoisDailyCarry - Excellent to hear brother. Thank you for the info.
Irony is almost all stores in illinois offer blades over 3" long. Also fixed blade knifes can be had at 8" long in stores yet is also illegal
Crazy, right?
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
I thought the City of Chicago have a 2.5 inch limit
I Know For Sure and I'm Trying to Find the actual literature of law ; But the 3 inch spiel goes Only into effect If thier has Bin a crime committed then your knife is deemed a weapon and thus should not be over 3 inch or 2 1/2 city . Otherwise those chargers and KNIFE charges would be trumped Either way . Therefore... There is Technically .. No legal constrictions on blade size BECAUSE a knife is technically and Only a TOOL by definition . That's why cops Always ask the age old question ⁉️ " Why you carrying a knife & for what purpose " your supposed to say something in the lines of ( work or fishing or widdling ) Tool Purposes Not for " Protection or Defense or to harm someone " . Law had to do something with the Chicago 11th court yada yada .. but It's out there just gotta find it . That's why you can technically carry a sword or machete exc but .. just not in public .
The 3 inch restriction is for concealed folding knives, fixed blades in a sheath and kitchen knives are obviously not included. My point…. I understand that because you are a folder guy that is what is covered but that does does not mean that this applies to all knives.
I don't know. I read the statute and it didn't seem to make that differentiation.
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
Illinois laws are weird. Knives with blades of 3" or more are considered a "Dangerous Weapon". You can possess or carry a dangerous weapon unless you have "intent to use against another". And there is no state preemption, so local jurisdictions can make their own rules (Chicago).
As if it wasn't confusing enough. Thanks for the comment.
@@IllinoisDailyCarry The "dangerous weapon" language lets them stick you if you are committing a crime with a 3+" pocket knife.
However, it's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
I understand that the limit to carry is that the blade must be under 3 inches, but is it illegal to just own a pocket knife over 3 inches and not carry it?
No, you can absolutely own.
Just needs to be in a bag or something similar, glove box, trunk. Just not on or easily accessible to you.
It's legal to carry a pocket knife over 3" if your intent is not to harm someone else, and assuming you are not on school, municipality or state government property.
Awesome explanation! Shame about no throwing stars 😂
Right? How will we survive the zombie apocalypse if they are ninja zombies?
Just ordered the baby banter great video keep it up
Well played! Thanks for the comment.
From what I know 2.5inch CHICAGO is the max length you can conceal carry other than that its
Ahh, interesting.
Tried ordering an otf knife today and damn store won't ship it.
Bummer.
BladeHQ is pretty good about it. They have you send a copy of FOID and then you can order as you would like (sometimes you have to call them first).
Thank you for this !
And thank you for the comment.
I bought myself a karambit. It's quite small, but I don't know if it is classified as switch assisted
What make/model?
@@IllinoisDailyCarry
Snake Eye Karambit.
It's actually pretty cheap, but is quite sharp even at factory edge, and is deceptively long
@@Bred2fight4 From what I can see on the Amazon listing it is almost 4in. Jeebus
thanks for knowledge.
Happy to do it.
I carry a buck 110 folding hunter and a buck 119 special everyday no police officer has ever said anything to me yet
Thanks for sharing that. I like that I keep reading that it has been mostly a non-issue.
As long as a threat is not opposed with it its fine
Any knife bigger then 6 inches I recommend concealed on your back dundee style carry and wear a flannel over it i do it all the time it doesn’t print
@@johnsonfishin999 I don't own anything that large... what am I doing with my life? haha
The reason I’m saying that if you were like in a public area like a parking lot or something and you were going out to the woods I just think that would be the best way to cover it up so you don’t like you know a pose a threat or anything
Any real criminal will get the basest thing they can get their stupid hands on what is 2 inches of knife gona do against that.
Not. A. Thing.
How about leatherman multi tool?
What about them?
What about belt carried hunting style skinning knife?
I don't think the type of knife matters from what I can find.
Can i open carry a tomahawk with a spike and 2 inch blade
Hahaha. Are you doing it while in service to a Law Enforcement Official?
Will any of these knife laws really matter once 2023 begins with the new and ridiculously named SAFE-T Act in place?
Fair point.
What about a katana?
Then I can only assume you are a master in the art of ninjutsu.
so i cant carry by buck 120. yea fk that and fk IL
Sadly, no crocodile dundee moments.
So the question is, can I walk around with a bastard (short) sword in a sheath while wearing full plate armor?
Hahaha. Are you assisting an LEO?
@@IllinoisDailyCarry not sure what LEO is BUT, idk i think it would be cool to wear all that.
@@zapman6528 Law Enforcement Official (Cop or the like)
Unlawful laws are void.
Cheers.
Can I carry a knife as a minor in Illinois?
I believe that depends on where.
@@IllinoisDailyCarry As in places or cities?
@@digoramirez573 quick Google says 21 but I'm sure there are caveats to the rules.
You guys are like us in Los Angeles. Sucks
Yes indeed it does. Some of it just seems kind of silly.
I got a spring assisted knife Carry one for 13 years had no idea there were illegal in California to carry I got caught once By a sheriffs deputy they gave it back another one by LAPD officer set it on the ground picked it back up and moved on I don’t remember the third time. But Since spring assisted knives illegal that more then 2 length I remove the spring now it’s legal to carry I think I’m the first to do this
illinois knife laws are dumb
I concur.