Folding Knife Concealed Carry in WA State?

[Texan7505]

My wife and I are traveling to Seattle in a couple of weeks for vacation. I have a CHL in Texas, and I plan on applying for a non-resident Washington state CHL when in Seattle, as we take frequent trips to AK and Seattle is a standard location for connecting flights. However, since I can't carry a gun during this particular trip, I plan to be concealed carrying at least a defensive knife. I have read the WA state penal code on knife carry and the verbiage is vague when talking about folding knives. In Texas, I can carry any knife with a blade of 5 1/2" or less, regardless of it being fixed blade or folder. I regularly carry a Cold Steel Recon-1 XL tanto or Voyager XL tanto as my EDC defensive blades. Washington doesn't have specific limitations as far as I can tell, but can someone enlighten me with any tips before I take the trip? Thanks in advance.

 

[Firefighterchen]

WA statutes are pretty relaxed.

9.41.250 - 270

Seattle does have limitations...so beware when you are there.

SMC 12A.14.010 Definitions.

The following definitions apply in this chapter:

A. " Dangerous knife" means any fixed-blade knife and any other
knife having a blade more than three and one-half inches (3 1/2" )
in length.

B. "Fixed-blade knife" means any knife, regardless of blade
length, with a blade which is permanently open and does not fold,
retract or slide into the handle of the knife, and includes any
dagger, sword, bayonet, bolo knife, hatchet, axe, straight-edged
razor, or razor blade not in a package, dispenser or shaving
appliance.

SMC 12A.14.080 Unlawful use of weapons.

It is unlawful for a person knowingly to:

A. Sell, manufacture, purchase, possess or carry any blackjack,
sand-club, metal knuckles, switchblade knife, chako sticks, or
throwing stars; or

B. Carry concealed or unconcealed on his or her person any
dangerous knife, or carry concealed on his or her person any
deadly weapon other than a firearm

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[Happypuppy]

Not all that forgiving IMO



9.41.270
Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm — unlawful carrying or handling — penalty — exceptions.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry, exhibit, display, or draw any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, or any other weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons.

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(2) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (1) above shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1) of this section, the person shall lose his or her concealed pistol license, if any. The court shall send notice of the revocation to the department of licensing, and the city, town, or county which issued the license.

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[Texan7505]

Thanks firefighterchen. I wasn't aware of Seattle having it's own restrictions.

You're right Happypuppy, but that statute is against a person involved as an assailant in a violent offense, not a victim. Anyone that carries any implement for self defense is not going to draw a weapon unless they have been placed in mortal fear for their safety. If they pull one otherwise to intimidate or initiate an altercation, then they should be guilty of a crime. It makes sense to me.

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