New York legal term
Automatic knife in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Automatic 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 “Automatic knife” mean in New York criminal law?
"Automatic knife" includes a stiletto, a switchblade knife, a cane sword, a pilum ballistic knife, and a metal knuckle knife. 5-d. (N.Y. Penal Law § 265.00)
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