A Bladed Article is defined as any item with a blade or sharp point, with an exception for which item?

• A. Folding pocketknife with a blade under 3 inches
• B. Fixed-blade knife over 6 inches
• C. Surgical scalpel
• D. Multi-tool with multiple blades

Answer: (A)

A blade or sharp point is normally a bladed article, but there is an explicit exemption for folding pocketknives when the blade length is under 3 inches. This distinction exists because folding pocketknives are generally smaller, purpose-built for everyday tasks, and the blade can be safely retracted, reducing risk in public spaces. So even though many blades fall under the broad definition, folding pocketknives with a blade under 3 inches are treated differently and not classified as a bladed article for the purposes of the rule. In contrast, a fixed-blade knife over 6 inches, a surgical scalpel, or a multi-tool with blades all involve blades that fit the usual understanding of a bladed article and do not get that exemption.