New York legal term
Switchblade knife in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Switchblade knife” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Switchblade knife” mean in New York criminal law?
"Switchblade knife" means any knife which has a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife. 5. (N.Y. Penal Law § 265.00)
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