Hi,
not a bad article,
but not quite up to date at the time of its writing ,
based on the linked video
Aug 26, 2013 OoD1pzCj5lM California Knife Laws (a former D.A. explains) - Shouse Law Group Channel


Originally Posted By: https://www.shouselaw.com/california-knife-laws.html#1

These knives -- called “dirks” or “daggers" -- may not legally be carried concealed on your person. The prohibition covers knives tucked into a waistband or other article of clothing. It also extends to knives carried in a purse, pocket, or anywhere else under your control.



From earlier that year
259908 / PEOPLE v. PELLECER | 215 Cal.App.4th 508 (2013) | 20130417044 | Leagle.com
Quote:
Thus, giving the words of the statute their ordinary and usual meaning, a dirk or dagger inside an adjacent container, such as the backpack upon which defendant was leaning, or even inside a carried container, is not "upon his or her person." The knives in defendant's backpack may have been on or about defendant's person, but the statute does not criminalize carrying a dirk or dagger on or about the person, only carrying a dirk or dagger "upon" the person.




Originally Posted By: https://www.shouselaw.com/california-knife-laws.html#1

California's has an “open-carry” law, however, for dirks and daggers. Dirks and daggers may be carried openly in a sheath -- if the sheath is worn suspended from your waist.1


This one seems silly,
as I recall another case,
guy arrested for wearing a sword or sgian-dubh openly/visibly tucked in his boot/sock, he was participating in a parade.

There may have even been a memo from the AG explaining that "suspended from your waist" is an example of what you can do and not a requirement for what you must do.

I can't seem to google it though smile

There is at least one guy , I'm told , spotted in california in south sf bay area, wearing a fixed blade strapped in a sheath accross his back in the past decade -- highly visible.



Also not a fan of the propaganda language used in the legislation being repeated ( dirk/dagger ) instead of using the definition of readily usable stabbing weapon like fixed blade knife or screwdriver or pointy stick or thumbtack

Cause the law is never afraid to try to pull a fast one by misusing the propaganda
In re: Luke W 88 Cal. App. 4th 650