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Reviewed September 2026

Connecticut Knife Laws

In Connecticut, switchblades are restricted and butterfly knives are restricted. Carry is generally limited to edged blades of 4 inches or less, with exemptions (hunting, work, transport). The blade limit to know: 4 inches carried.

Switchblades: Restricted

Automatic knives with blades over 1.5 inches cannot be carried; ownership at home is allowed.

Butterfly Knives: Restricted

Legal to own; carry falls under the general blade limits.

Concealed Carry

Carry is generally limited to edged blades of 4 inches or less, with exemptions (hunting, work, transport).

Local Ordinances

Connecticut has no statewide preemption, so cities and counties can add stricter rules. Check local ordinances before carrying. The carry limits apply on your person or in a vehicle, not at home.

Not legal advice. Statuses reviewed September 2026 from state statutes and reputable trackers. Laws change; verify the current statute or consult a lawyer before buying or carrying. See the full 50-state comparison.

Connecticut Knife Law FAQ

Are switchblades legal in Connecticut?
Switchblades (automatic knives) are restricted in Connecticut. Automatic knives with blades over 1.5 inches cannot be carried; ownership at home is allowed. Reviewed September 2026; this is general information, not legal advice.
Are butterfly knives legal in Connecticut?
Butterfly knives (balisongs) are restricted in Connecticut. Legal to own; carry falls under the general blade limits.
Is it legal to carry a knife in Connecticut?
Generally yes, within limits: Carry is generally limited to edged blades of 4 inches or less, with exemptions (hunting, work, transport). Carrying any knife with intent to use it unlawfully is a crime everywhere.
What size knife can you legally carry in Connecticut?
The limit to know is 4 inches carried. The carry limits apply on your person or in a vehicle, not at home.

Hand-Forged Knives, Shipped to Connecticut

Every Louis Martin blade is hand-forged and ships free anywhere in the US. Start with our pocket knives and everyday carry pieces, browse the full collection, and keep our national knife law guide handy when you travel.