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Knives

Permitted
West Virginia statewide rule

West Virginia bans no knife by type; switchblade, gravity and OTF knives are lawful 'deadly weapons' that adults 21+ may own and carry, concealed included, without a license (2016 constitutional carry).

§ code.wvlegislature.gov
Verified Jul 7, 2026Reviewed
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