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Wisconsin Assembly Passes Knife Law Reform Bill
A Knife Law Reform Bill, including Knife Law Preemption, AB 142, has passed the Wisconsin Assembly by a voice vote, according to Knife Rights and kniferights.org.
AB 142 removes all restrictions on switchblades and concealed carry of knives from Wisconsin statutes, with the single exception that a person who is prohibited under state law from possessing a firearm may not go armed with a concealed knife that is a “dangerous weapon.” Knife Law Preemption means that all laws more restrictive than the new state law will be voided and knife law will be consistent throughout the state.
An amendment was added to AB 142 that retains political subdivisions’ ability to “[prohibit] the possession of a knife in a building, or part of a building, that is owned, occupied or controlled by the political subdivision.”
The primary sponsor of AB 142 is Rep. Kathleen Bernier, and her co-sponsors are Reps. Joel Kleefisch, James Edming, Bob Gannon, Cody Horlacher, Chris Kapenga, Jesse Kremer, Scott Krug, Thomas Larson, Jeffrey Mursau, John Murtha, Keith Ripp, Jeremy Thiesfeldt and Paul Tittl.
The Senate version of this bill, SB 102, has passed the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety and a vote of the full Senate in the coming days is expected.
Knife Law Preemption repeals and prevents local ordinances more restrictive than state law that only serve to confuse or entrap law-abiding citizens traveling within or through the state. Preemption ensures citizens can expect consistent enforcement of state knife laws everywhere in a state.
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11 Facts and Falsehoods about Kitchen Knife Sharpening
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This post is in partnership with Edgecraft. All opinions are my own.Most kitchen knives do not perform nearly as well as they could or should simply because they are not properly sharpened. One reason for this is the abundancet of myth, folklore and misinformation out there when it comes to getting and keeping knives sharp. So, let's set the record straight.
Here are 11 often-heard statements about knives and sharpening. Watch the video to learn whether they are true or false.
1. A knife “steel” can sharpen knives.
2. The best method for sharpening is a traditional abrasive stone
like the one my butcher uses.
3. Electric sharpeners grind away too much metal.
4. Sharpening an edge and honing an edge are the same thing.
5. Asian styl
e knives differ from American or European types.6. The only way to get really sharp knives is with an electric sharpener.
7. The bottom of a ceramic cup is a great knife sharpener.
8. The best sharpness test is to try slicing a piece of paper.
9. A plastic carving board will dull knives more quickly
than a wooden one.
10. New or high quality knives do not require sharpening.
11. A sure way to judge a knife’s quality is by its price.
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Yes ! Knife- Up ! It sure seems like the Muslims in our country already have, and feel free to attack any and all legal Americans at will, every week !! And our so-called Gov't, LE, and Left Wing 'Media' doesn't seem to care too much, either, IMHO.
I just happen to live in the Northern Frozen Tundra of the U.P. that is so beautiful, but the jobs don't really pay too much, and legal hunting is 'more than a sport,' but a way of life to put some 'wild and tasty' protein on the table next to the beans and buttered bread. After you have tasted the great venison and wild turkey, 'store bought' beef tastes so watered down and lack luster.... sorry, but it's true. And if you are not skilled with a good butcher knife, you will also pay $100 to process and have your deer butchered professionally. Yes, we all have to pay the butcher, the baker and the candle stick maker... lol.
I have never had much problems with LEO's ---the Police, because my father raised me RIGHT, to respect and obey law enforcement people, with my good, well tempered manners, and proper 'body language.' And the bible backs this idea up ! 'Show fear to those who are in authority and respect them.' The only problem with that is, now days, everything has gone to hell in a hand basket, and the Government is totally CORRUPT, dirty, greedy, ungodly, and LAWLESS !!
God has the perfect solution for all humans and the earth, with a major "Clean UP Plan" soon to come, but in the meantime, true Christians are to go about their business, work hard, and share the Gospel before the End comes. Before the Lord comes back to take His Believers up, up, and away, to a "Safe Place" before [before] the Rumble on Earth begins. I hope we all understand that Christians are the most persecuted people, right now, in all the Earth, along with the Jews -- the Chosen Race, beloved of God the Father. God will protect us to a certain extent, yet He "Allows" some of us to be sacrificed, to prove Satan the liar that he is ! Yes, friends, "True unto Death" ought be our motto. If we are to be gathered up by the Gov't, thrown into FEMA camps and then killed, that's one thing. But being killed at will by Muslims who love to get their kicks by picking on innocent people is another thing.... and we should not stand for this cheap, cowardly, stabbings and beheadings ! Learn, at least the BASICS of self defense and carry a modest length of ColdSteel.com --!!
I have posted just one State's rules and regs., to show all my readers what, in fact, the Law says about owning and carrying a sharp piece of steel, that is not only a hunting tool, but also a utilitarian tool, just like Jesus' apostles used to carry with them as they journeyed with their Lord and Master, doing the Good Work. They had wild animals and bandits, just as we still do today. Let us get with the program and invest a little silver, and also learn all the safe ways to handle a simple tool.
Warm Regards,
Tommy Schuckman
Michigan Knife Laws
The law in Michigan can be confusing if you have not had formal training. This article will give you a through understanding of Michigan’s knife laws in everyday English. It will give you a brief version of the law, a full version of the law with explanations, as well as case precedence. The law does not have to be confusing (and it was never intended to be) and, hopefully, this article will make it more accessible for the common person.What is Legal to Own
- Butterfly knives, also called balisong knives, are legal.
- Dirks, daggers, stilettos, and other stabbing knives are legal.
- Throwing knives and throwing stars are legal.
- Bowie knives and other large knives are legal.
- Hidden knives like belt knives and lipstick knives are legal.
- Undetectable knives (knives that do not set off metal detectors) are legal.
- Switchblades, automatic knives, and gravity knives are illegal.
What is Legal to Carry
- All knives, except for banned ones, are legal for open carry.
- It is legal to carry a hunting knife concealed.
- It is illegal to conceal carry dirks, stilettos, daggers, and other stabbing items.
- On top of this, you can not carry a dangerous weapon with intent to harm.
What the Law Says
No Intent to Harm
MCL § 750.226This law makes it illegal for individuals to use a dangerous weapon against another. The law states that daggers, dirks, razors, and stilettos are dangerous weapons per se. The law also goes on to say that any knife over 3 inches, when used against another person, is a defacto dangerous weapon. However, the clause also ends with “or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument.” What would be included under that? We don’t know for sure but case law gives us some ideas.
§ 750.226. Firearm or dangerous weapon; carrying with unlawful intent. Sec. 226.
Carrying firearm or dangerous weapon with unlawful intent-Any person who, with intent to use the same unlawfully against the person of another, goes armed with a pistol or other firearm or dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, or knife having a blade over 3 inches in length, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than 2,500 dollars.
Any knife can be a dangerous weapons. In the 1971 case of People v Iverson, it was found that carrying a hunting knife is not a per se crime unless you are carrying a hunting knife with intent to harm another person. The implications of this is that, if you are planning on hurting someone with a knife, there is a chance that the knife can count as a dangerous weapon even if it is a 1 inch folder.
Pocket knives over 3 inches are not dangerous weapons per se. The case of People v Vaines in 1945 found that a jackknife (a type of pocket knife) that is over 3 inches in blade length is not an automatic dangerous weapon and carrying it is not a crime. The court goes on to explain that, only when the knife is used for attacking or defending is it than a deadly weapon.
What is the implications of these two cases and the law? It means that you can carry any of the above knives on you as long as you do not have intent to harm someone. The prosecution must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you, at the moment the police found you, had intent to harm while you were carrying a dangerous knife.
An example of a case where this happened was in Chicago where a man was convicted of carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to harm. A police officer found the man bent over behind a car at night with leather gloves on during the summer. Given the season, the fact that the knife was in the open position, and the fact he was concealed, a jury convicted him of carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to harm.
No Automatic Knives
MCL § 750.226aThis law bans the possession and sale of switchblades, automatic knives, and gravity knives. This means it is illegal for you to own a switchblade, automatic knife, or gravity knife in Michigan. Bringing one over from another state would still be illegal.
§ 750.226a. Pocket knife opened by mechanical device; unlawful sale or possession; persons exempted. Sec. 226a.
Any person who shall sell or offer to sell, or any person who shall have in his possession any knife having the appearance of a pocket knife, the blade or blades of which can be opened by the flick of a button, pressure on a handle or other mechanical contrivance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed 1 year or by a fine of not to exceed $300.00, or both. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any one-armed person carrying a knife on his person in connection with his living requirements.
Note that the law here does not ban balisong knives, also called butterfly knives. Balisong knives do not open with a button, pressure, or mechanical contrivance. Balisong knives have a latch which you must release but, once released, the knife will still not open until you manually expose the blade from the handle. This makes balisong knives legal in Michigan.
Limits on Concealed Knives
MCL § 750.227From reading this, we know that it is legal to concealed carry a hunting knife. We also know that it is legal to open carry any type of knife as long as it is not an automatic knife (a knife your not supposed to have in your possession).
§ 750.227. Concealed weapons; carrying; penalty. Sec. 227.
(1) A person shall not carry a dagger, dirk, stiletto, a double-edged nonfolding stabbing instrument of any length, or any other dangerous weapon, except a hunting knife adapted and carried as such, concealed on or about his or her person, or whether concealed or otherwise in any vehicle operated or occupied by the person, except in his or her dwelling house, place of business or on other land possessed by the person. […] (3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by a fine of not more than $2,500.00.
MCL § 750.222a
§ 750.222a. “Double-edged, nonfolding stabbing instrument” defined. Sec. 222a.
(1) As used in this chapter, “doubled-edged, nonfolding stabbing instrument” does not include a knife, tool, implement, arrowhead, or artifact manufactured from stone by means of conchoidal fracturing. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an item being transported in a vehicle, unless the item is in a container and inaccessible to the driver.
What is illegal than? Well, we must first find out what “other dangerous weapon” means. Case precedence will help with this.
People v Smith (1975) found that “other dangerous weapon” must mean other types of stabbing instruments. The implications of this is that carrying concealed a non-hunting knife that has a blunt tip is not illegal. Some dive knives have blunt tips and, under this law, you can carry them concealed. To further emphasize this point, the case of People v Grandberry in 1980 found that axes (top tomahawks for tactical use) do not qualify as dangerous weapons in this clause since they can not be used to stab others. From these two cases, we know that, as long as the knife can not be used to stab others, it is legal to carry concealed.
What is a Hunting Knife?
The case of People v Payne in 1989 found that a hunting knife is a knife used to cut open and skin game. It is usually a wide, single bladed knife with a point tip. The law makes no distinction on folding or fixed blade. It also has no distinction on blade length.Conclusion on Michigan Knife Laws
Michigan’s laws are not that confusing, it just requires some investigation and analysis. In Michigan, you can own any knife you want as long as it is not an automatic knife. You can also open carry any knife you want. The only limits to concealed carry is that you must not use the knife to harm others and that you can not carry a stabbing knife like a dirk or stiletto.Note that this is not legal advice and there is no client-attorney relationship. Talk to an attorney in your area if you need assistance. There are also county laws that come into play as well.
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