triton its cool you are in Iowa too. I'v seen several people with knife clips hanging out of their pockets in public school. I don't know if they are allowed but they do it none the less. The Laws are pretty lax here just no fixed blade over 5 inches in public.
Actually the law says no knife with a blade 5 inches or longer is to be concealed on or about the person. Doesnt say anything about fixed blades or open carry. It is also legal while hunting or fishing.
Concealed blades of 5 to 8 inches carry lesser penalty than 8 inches and larger. (simple vs serious misdimenor maybe?)
All moot to me...i have a carry permit, and in Iowa that covers all dangerous weapons (daggers, tasers, etc.).
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