Where in S.TX are you? I'm moving to the Houston/Galveston corridor around the end of the month from MA. Will be doing contract security work.
I've been checking out TX knife laws and it seems that any blade longer than 5 1/2" isn't legal. That would make my SOD LE (my first Bussekin) unwelcome. Or my bowies.
Is this accurate? What's the EDC limit?
Any help is appreciated!
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My web Sigh, Texas knife laws are not as good as the gun laws. You can legally have a loaded pistol/shotgun/rifle in your car and drive around with no license. It would be illegal to have a knife with a blade over 5.5 inches. That is not cutting edge either, it would be from the handle to the tip.
BUT, if you are hunting, it would be legal, if you are camping it would be legal. It is really up to the discretion of the officer. Basically, if you are up to no good it is something the Police could nail you for. But, if you are on the up and up you are A OK.
I now carry an Emerson CQC-10 and never worry at all. It has a sub 5.5 inch blade and it is all I need.
Personally, a sub 5.5" inch folder in the pocket, a big fixed blade in the BOB, an axe and shovel in the bed of the truck, a rifle behind the seat and a J-Frame in the coat would be the way to go. And with a CHL all of that would be legal. I'm actually working on becomeing a certified CHL instructor.
