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Checked 2026-10-26 · medium confidence

EDC knives with no carry restriction found in Florida

A 'common pocketknife' is not a legal 'weapon', so ordinary small folders face no carry rule except at schools. Other knives are 'weapons': since July 2023 eligible adults may carry them concealed without a licence, and no statute limits open carry of knives. No blade-length limit; ballistic knives are banned. Under-21 concealed carry is unsettled after a June 2026 ruling.

This is a filter, not a ranking. We have not tested these knives, and “no restriction found” is not a promise that carrying is legal. Transport rules, local bans and events still apply. Read the full Florida page first.

32 that the law does not single out

  • Buck 110 Folding Hunter

    blade 95.3 mm (3.75 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Leatherman Arc

    blade 70.1 mm (2.76 in); cutting edge not published

    Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

  • Benchmade Bugout

    blade 82.3 mm (3.24 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Victorinox Cadet (Alox)

    blade 64 mm (2.52 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Victorinox Classic SD

    blade 40 mm (1.57 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Victorinox Climber

    blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Spyderco Delica 4 (Lightweight)

    65 mm cutting edge (2.56 in)

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Gerber Dime

    blade 38.1 mm (1.50 in); cutting edge not published

    Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

  • CIVIVI Elementum

    blade 75.2 mm (2.96 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Nagao Kanekoma Higonokami SK (Niwaki-sold Kanekoma)

    blade 71 mm (2.80 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Victorinox Huntsman

    blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Spyderco Ladybug 3

    43 mm cutting edge (1.69 in)

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Kershaw Leek

    blade 76.2 mm (3.00 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Leatherman Micra

    blade 40.6 mm (1.60 in); cutting edge not published

    Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

  • Benchmade Mini Bugout

    blade 71.6 mm (2.82 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • W.R. Case & Sons Mini Trapper

    blade 69.9 mm (2.75 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Opinel No.07 Stainless Steel

    blade 80 mm (3.15 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Opinel No.08 Stainless Steel

    blade 85 mm (3.35 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Spyderco Para 3

    67 mm cutting edge (2.64 in)

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Gerber Paraframe I (stainless, plain edge)

    blade 76.5 mm (3.01 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Ontario Knife Company RAT Model 1 (RAT I)

    blade 88.9 mm (3.50 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Spyderco Roadie

    44 mm cutting edge (1.73 in)

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Leatherman Skeletool CX

    blade 66 mm (2.60 in); cutting edge not published

    Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

  • Victorinox Spartan

    blade 67 mm (2.64 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Spyderco Squeak

    44 mm cutting edge (1.73 in)

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • CRKT Squid (Thumbstud)

    blade 54.76 mm (2.16 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • CRKT Squid Assisted

    blade 60.2 mm (2.37 in); cutting edge not published

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Leatherman Squirt PS4

    blade 40.6 mm (1.60 in); cutting edge not published

    Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

  • Victorinox Swiss Card Classic

    blade length not published

    Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

  • Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X

    blade length not published

    Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

  • W.R. Case & Sons Trapper

    76.2 mm cutting edge (3.00 in)

    Folder with blade 4 in or less is a common pocketknife per the Florida Supreme Court (3¾-in blade); not a 'weapon'. The court declined to set 4 in as a bright line.

  • Leatherman Wave Plus

    blade 74.2 mm (2.92 in); cutting edge not published

    Folding multitools, keychain tools and scissors fit the common pocketknife idea or are not weapons; no specific restriction found outside school property.

Popular knives that need a reason or are restricted

Morakniv Companion (stainless, Hi-Vis Orange shown)Restricted

Fixed blades are 'weapons'. Eligible adults 21+ may carry concealed without a licence; no statute bars open carry of knives. Under-21 concealed carry is unsettled; school property is banned.

ESEE Izula-IIRestricted

Fixed blades are 'weapons'. Eligible adults 21+ may carry concealed without a licence; no statute bars open carry of knives. Under-21 concealed carry is unsettled; school property is banned.