Pocket knife laws in the state of new jersey united states a pocket knife as defined by wikipedia is a foldable knife with one or more blades that fit inside the handle that can still fit in a pocket. It is possible to buy butterfly knives in army navy surplus stores in nj.
Before we discuss the knives laws it is good to note that balisong or butterfly knives are legal to own.
Butterfly knife legal in nj. It is legal for you to own them and keep them at home for collection. It is legal to carry a 3 inch pocket knife or folding knife concealed. Selling owning or even manufacturing these blades in new jersey is completely legal but in the case of when a knife is found in car the knife will be presumed to be a weapon.
Butterfly knives are illegal only if you are carrying them with intent to harm. Gravity knife means any knife which has a blade which is released from the handle or sheath thereof. You can also get a trainer this is legal to.
However knives that open via a switch or button such as spring assisted folders or switchblades are totally illegal in nj. Other than a 3 inch pocket knife carrying any other type of knife concealed is illegal. The new jersey definition of gravity knife includes butterfly knives which is why they are illegal.
The laws in new jersey are very vague about when it is legal to possess or carry a dirk dagger switchblade stiletto or gravity knife and anyone carrying any of these knives in new jersey should be very careful to avoid any circumstances which may indicate that he or she is not carrying the knife for a legal purpose. If the knife is not banned you can carry it in the open.
