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Hawaii Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Restricted: Automatic/switchblade knives are illegal statewide to make, sell, transfer, possess, or transport (misdemeanor) under HRS 134-52.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

Automatic/switchblade knives are illegal statewide to make, sell, transfer, possess, or transport (misdemeanor) under HRS 134-52.

Official source: capitol.hawaii.gov →

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