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Reviewed September 2026

Vermont Knife Laws

In Vermont, switchblades are legal and butterfly knives are legal. No permit system; carrying with intent to harm is the offense. There is no notable statewide blade length limit.

Switchblades: Legal

Legal at any blade length since the old 3-inch rule was repealed effective July 2025.

Butterfly Knives: Legal

Butterfly knives are legal.

Concealed Carry

No permit system; carrying with intent to harm is the offense.

Local Ordinances

Vermont has no statewide preemption, so cities and counties can add stricter rules. Check local ordinances before carrying. The 2025 repeal also provided expungement for prior switchblade convictions.

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.

The Law in Detail

Key statutes: 13 V.S.A. §§4003, 4004, 4013

Carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure carries up to 2 years, rising to a 10-year felony when multiple persons are targeted, and school possession carries up to 1 year. In State v. Kuzawski (2017), the Vermont Supreme Court held a box cutter was a deadly weapon based on how it was used in threatening a child, not on its intended purpose. In 2025, Vermont eliminated its blade length restriction on automatic knives.

Vermont Knife Law FAQ

Are switchblades legal in Vermont?
Switchblades (automatic knives) are legal in Vermont. Legal at any blade length since the old 3-inch rule was repealed effective July 2025. Reviewed September 2026; this is general information, not legal advice.
Are butterfly knives legal in Vermont?
Butterfly knives (balisongs) are legal in Vermont. Butterfly knives are legal.
Is it legal to carry a knife in Vermont?
Generally yes, within limits: No permit system; carrying with intent to harm is the offense. Carrying any knife with intent to use it unlawfully is a crime everywhere.
What size knife can you legally carry in Vermont?
Vermont has no notable statewide blade length limit, but restricted places (schools, courthouses) and local ordinances still apply. The 2025 repeal also provided expungement for prior switchblade convictions.

Traveling Through?

Knife law changes at the state line. Bordering states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York.

Hand-Forged Knives, Shipped to Vermont

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.