Open Assisted
Are assisted open knives legal in Colorado?
I have been considering purchasing an assisted open knife, specifically the SOG Flash II. I live in Denver, CO, and I was wondering what laws there were concerning assisted open knives. It is not a switchblade, and it even has a safety switch to prevent the blade from being activated accidentally. Thanks for any help. 
That would be illegal in Colorado.}{
Updated 12/16/2005
Colorado – Criminal Code Section 18-12-101. Definitions…
(e) “Gravity knife” means any knife that has a blade
released from the handle or sheath thereof by the force of
gravity or the application of centrifugal force, that when
released is locked into place by means of a button,
spring, lever, or other device… (f) “Knife” means any
dagger, dirk, knife, or stiletto with a blade over 3-1/2
inches in length, or any other dangerous instrument
capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing
wounds, but does not include a hunting or fishing knife
carried for sports use. The issue that a knife is a
hunting or fishing knife must be raised as an affirmative
defense. (j) “Switchblade knife” means any knife, the
blade of which opens automatically by hand pressure
applied to a button, spring, or other device in its
handle… (a.3) “Ballistic knife” means any knife that has
a blade which is forcefully projected from the handle by
means of a spring-loaded device or explosive charge.
Sog AE-02 Assisted Open Knife – Awesome