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Washington Concealed Knife Carry (2026)

Conditional: No statewide blade-length limit, but furtively carrying any dagger, dirk or other dangerous weapon with intent to conceal is a gross misdemeanor; common knives may be carried (RCW 9.41.250).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Concealed Knife Carry in states bordering Washington

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IdahoConditional
Common knives (blade 6 in or less) may be carried concealed without a license; a concealed dirk, bowie knife or dagger needs a license unless an exception applies (Idaho Code 18-3302).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
OregonConditional
ORS 166.240 bans carrying concealed a dirk, dagger, switchblade or similar knife; ordinary folding pocketknives are exempt per Oregon case law.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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