Knives
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1201 — a blade over three and one-half inches, or any instrument used to wound
Under the weapons article, a knife is any dagger, dirk, knife or stiletto with a blade over three and one-half inches long that, as used or intended to be used, can produce death or serious bodily injury, and any other dangerous instrument capable of cutting, stabbing or tearing wounds used that way.
Minors and prohibited persons. A minor or a prohibited person may not carry a knife or another deadly weapon concealed on or about the person; a violation is a Class I misdemeanor for a first offense.
A shorter blade is not a knife under the definition unless it is used or meant to be used as a dangerous instrument. A particular case is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1201 — Terms, defined; applicability
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1202 — Minor or prohibited person; carrying concealed weapon; penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.