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New York Concealed Knife Carry (2026)
Conditional: No statewide blade-length limit; carrying a common knife is lawful unless it is a per-se weapon or carried with unlawful intent.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
Knife laws change at the state line.Track them in the free LawLert iPhone app and get an alert when you cross into a state where they differ. No account.Get the appNo statewide blade-length limit; carrying a common knife is lawful unless it is a per-se weapon or carried with unlawful intent. New York City sets a stricter 4-inch local limit (NY Penal Law 265.01).
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