Oregon Knife Laws (2026)

Yes, Oregon permits ownership of automatic knives. Restrictions apply only to how the knife is carried, not whether it can be possessed.

Concealed carry of any automatic knife, assisted-opening knife, butterfly knife, dirk, dagger, or ice pick is prohibited.

Open carry is broadly legal statewide for nearly all knife types, with no blade-length cap on open carry itself.

Yes, if it's a manual folding knife. Oregon allows concealed carry of "ordinary pocketknives," which includes any knife opened by manual hand action only, regardless of blade length. A 4 3/4-inch folding blade still qualifies as an ordinary pocketknife.

You will be required to surrender the knife to a law enforcement officer or remove it from the facility immediately. Failure to comply is a separate offense under O.R.S. 166.370. This applies to any blade longer than 4” unless it qualifies as an ordinary pocketknife.

Yes. Oregon courts established that a knife in a sheath on the belt is not "concealed," similar to a holstered firearm. If a blade is tucked beneath a coat, even on the belt, it can be deemed concealed depending on the facts. Keep the sheath visible.

Yes, for automatic blades. A felon cannot own, possess, or control knives with blades that swing or project by spring or centrifugal force, or carry a dirk, dagger, or stiletto. This is a Class A misdemeanor.

No statewide limit applies to ownership. You can own fixed blades and folding knives of any size. However, public buildings and court facilities limit blades to 4” unless it's an ordinary pocketknife.