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Washington Switchblade & Automatic Knife Laws (2026)

Restricted: Washington still bans spring-blade knives (switchblades, gravity and OTF knives): making, selling or possessing one is a gross misdemeanor (RCW 9.41.250).

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

Washington still bans spring-blade knives (switchblades, gravity and OTF knives): making, selling or possessing one is a gross misdemeanor (RCW 9.41.250).

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov →

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