For links to various webpages containing information on state knife laws, see<br>http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=state+knife+laws<br><br>For links to various webpages containing information on New York knife laws specifically, see http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=new+york+knife+laws<br><br>Regarding your question, no, a small folding knife in your pocket does not seem to be illegal. New York law seems to mainly not like blades over four inches, locking blades and switchblade. This is assuming, of course, that the information at http://pweb.netcom.com/~brlevine/ny.txt is correct. When dealing with any web-based research, always find multiple reliable sources before feeling too confident. <br><br>Stay safe,<br>J.T.