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Reviewed September 2026

Rhode Island Knife Laws

In Rhode Island, switchblades are restricted and butterfly knives are restricted. No blade over 3 inches may be carried concealed. The blade limit to know: 3 inches concealed.

Switchblades: Restricted

Legal to own (Rhode Island never banned possession); concealed carry of blades over 3 inches, and of dirks, daggers, stilettos, and bowies, is prohibited.

Butterfly Knives: Restricted

Legal to own; the concealed 3-inch rule applies.

Concealed Carry

No blade over 3 inches may be carried concealed.

Local Ordinances

Rhode Island has no statewide preemption, so cities and counties can add stricter rules. Check local ordinances before carrying. Open carry is treated more leniently.

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.

Rhode Island Knife Law FAQ

Are switchblades legal in Rhode Island?
Switchblades (automatic knives) are restricted in Rhode Island. Legal to own (Rhode Island never banned possession); concealed carry of blades over 3 inches, and of dirks, daggers, stilettos, and bowies, is prohibited. Reviewed September 2026; this is general information, not legal advice.
Are butterfly knives legal in Rhode Island?
Butterfly knives (balisongs) are restricted in Rhode Island. Legal to own; the concealed 3-inch rule applies.
Is it legal to carry a knife in Rhode Island?
Generally yes, within limits: No blade over 3 inches may be carried concealed. Carrying any knife with intent to use it unlawfully is a crime everywhere.
What size knife can you legally carry in Rhode Island?
The limit to know is 3 inches concealed. Open carry is treated more leniently.

Hand-Forged Knives, Shipped to Rhode Island

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.