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Knives

Permitted
Kentucky statewide rule

Kentucky has no ban on automatic/switchblade knives; adults may own and carry them, though any knife other than an ordinary pocket or hunting knife is a 'deadly weapon' under KRS 500.080(4).

§ apps.legislature.ky.gov
Verified Jul 7, 2026Reviewed
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