Doug,

Hi!

You may want to add California to the list of countries or areas with overzealous legal systems.

When I got my RSK, I proudly showed it to a friend who is a criminal lawyer in California. After checking its operation, he warned me that it was prohibited under California Penal Code section 653k since the blade can be opened by a flip of the wrist. He doesn't believe that the need to move the button before flipping the wrist is sufficient to avoid criminal liability.

I have taken the precaution of tightening the tension screw so that the blade can no longer be flipped open, but can still be readily opened with one hand. I am afraid that Californians probably should be warned of the legal hazard and the need to keep the blade release mechanism tight.

Incidentally, I want to take this opportunity to thank you giving us an excellent knife at a very reasonable price. I love mine.

Merry Christmas,

John

Legal Disclaimer: Obviously this post is not meant to provide legal advice, legal representation or relationship, and none exists or is provided. I am not admitted to practice law in any state other than California and am neither doing nor intending to do so. I limit my practice to civil law, and do not practice criminal law. Anyone wanting legal advice or representation should seek his own lawyer admitted to practice law in the prospective client's jurisdiction.