Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Iowa
Is there a length limit on a blade of a knife or sword? Do I have to have a special permit if the blade is above a certain length? If so, how old do I have to be to obtain this permit? - The sword would be kept in my house at all times, as a decoration. The link to the sword is here - http://budk.com/product/Swords/Swords-Under-30/Lunar-Legacy-Combat-Sword-With-Leather-Sheath/pc/2883/c/0/sc/3154/175031.uts
1 Answer from Attorneys
The answer is no, but you can't carry a knife with a blade that exceeds 5 inches in public.
In addition that knife might also be considered a dangerous weapon because it's more or less brass knuckles.
724.4 Carrying weapons.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who goes armed with a dangerous
weapon concealed on or about the person, or who, within the limits of any city, goes armed
with a pistol or revolver, or any loaded firearm of any kind, whether concealed or not, or
who knowingly carries or transports in a vehicle a pistol or revolver, commits an aggravated
misdemeanor.
2. A person who goes armed with a knife concealed on or about the person, if the person
uses the knife in the commission of a crime, commits an aggravated misdemeanor.
3. A person who goes armed with a knife concealed on or about the person, if the person
does not use the knife in the commission of a crime:
a. If the knife has a blade exceeding eight inches in length, commits an aggravated
misdemeanor.
b. If the knife has a blade exceeding five inches but not exceeding eight inches in length,
commits a serious misdemeanor.