Profile For Stuart G.

Knives are typically about CONCEALMENT.

Usually - a knife in a sheath on a belt, in plain view - is legal in 95% of states - as long as it is in PLAIN VIEW.

Another example would be - in Florida - a knife that has a "pocket clip", where the clip is visible - is NOT considered a "concealed weapon". Opinions may vary from cop to cop - but the law is pretty plain about this.

Although very large my knife does have a pocket clip and has about two inches sticking out of my pocket. If you care to look it up it's the Cold Steel Espada XL

Thanks for your reply, I have a large pocket knife that I'll have to leave at home because it's legal in oregon but would be illegal in other states, I just wasn't sure about the gerber.

I keep a 4 lb baby sledge and a set of small pry bars on my truck, and nobody's ever given me any grief over them. Nor have they hassled me about the folding razor knife I've carried in my pocket for the last 10 years, and use frequently where God and anybody could see it. You should be fine.

It may take time, but research every state one that, unless it's a switchblade which is illegal in all US states, you may have the right to carry your knife. I've got a 8" hunting knife sheathed that I had on bored. in CA your allowed to strap it to your hip.

As for your tool, if it's a legit tool and not one made you should be fine. Nothings worse then a set of tandem lock pins that are stuck. Few times I drove for swift I wish I had a sledge for them. Same with frozen trlr brakes.

I'm pretty sure the knifes not legal in many states due to size, the blade measures 7.5 inches. The Ding Dong is an actual tool, maybe a little large 12lbs but it is a real tool.

Thanks for your reply, I have a large pocket knife that I'll have to leave at home because it's legal in oregon but would be illegal in other states, I just wasn't sure about the gerber.

I keep a 4 lb baby sledge and a set of small pry bars on my truck, and nobody's ever given me any grief over them. Nor have they hassled me about the folding razor knife I've carried in my pocket for the last 10 years, and use frequently where God and anybody could see it. You should be fine.

Hey all, I'm going to start truck school soon and was wondering if I could take my tool or not. I have a Gerber Ding Dong which is a sledge hammer with a built in pry bar on the end of the handle. I didn't know if it would be considered a tool or a weapon.

Thanks.