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Did you know if you are not exempt from 46.02 (such as owner, CHL, LEO, etc.) you cannot carve the Thanksgiving turkey? Or even slice the bread? Thought I would provide this reminder as we approach the holiday season.

Texas Penal Code
46.02(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not.

Most Turkey carving knives are "illegal", since they are > 5.5 inches. As are most bread knives, etc. For grins, you should measure the steak/bread knives when you go to a restaurant, but I digress.

Thus, regular guests (non-CHL,s non-LEOs, etc) to your home may not legally be in possession of the carving knife. So next time someone volunteers to "help" you cut the turkey, tell them it is illegal and to get out of the kitchen.

LOL. That is funny. I would make the argument that carving and eating is a lawful sporting activity, and as such I can use the knife since it is one commonly used in carving and eating. ;)

txinvestigator wrote:LOL. That is funny. I would make the argument that carving and eating is a lawful sporting activity, and as such I can use the knife since it is one commonly used in carving and eating. ;)

Well you see, then you get into the realm of professional sporting events - there ARE professional eating competitions. And if you are giving gifts (say Christmas time) that could be considered payment. How would you like to be able to wield the carving knife but not be allowed to carry a handgun in your own house?

*edit*
Sorry, I forgot this.

Renegade wrote:Did you know if you are not exempt from 46.02 (such as owner, CHL, LEO, etc.) you cannot carve the Thanksgiving turkey? Or even slice the bread? Thought I would provide this reminder as we approach the holiday season.

Texas Penal Code
46.02(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not.

Most Turkey carving knives are "illegal", since they are > 5.5 inches. As are most bread knives, etc. For grins, you should measure the steak/bread knives when you go to a restaurant, but I digress.

Thus, regular guests (non-CHL,s non-LEOs, etc) to your home may not legally be in possession of the carving knife. So next time someone volunteers to "help" you cut the turkey, tell them it is illegal and to get out of the kitchen.

I have been doing this illegally for quite a few years! Now I've got my TCL (Turkey Carving License)

txinvestigator wrote:LOL. That is funny. I would make the argument that carving and eating is a lawful sporting activity, and as such I can use the knife since it is one commonly used in carving and eating. ;)

Many people just carve turkeys once a year. Surely a once a year event isn't one that is that common.




Just kidding folks, just kidding!!

txinvestigator wrote:LOL. That is funny. I would make the argument that carving and eating is a lawful sporting activity, and as such I can use the knife since it is one commonly used in carving and eating. ;)

Only if you obtained it via hunting, not if you buy it at Tom Thumb.

I guess I need a license just to be a turkey...Even though I've been one for years...

on your own premises is the key.
just like OpenCarry...

DoubleJ wrote:on your own premises is the key.
just like OpenCarry...

Yes, but your guests are in violation if they carry on or about their person an illegal knife, that being one with a blade over five and one-half inches.

They're good to go if they use a sword or bowie knife to carve the bird.

The provisions of Section 46.02 prohibiting the carrying of an
illegal knife do not apply to an individual carrying a bowie knife or a
sword used in a historical demonstration or in a ceremony in which the
knife or sword is significant to the performance of the ceremony.

cbr600 wrote:They're good to go if they use a sword or bowie knife to carve the bird.

The provisions of Section 46.02 prohibiting the carrying of an
illegal knife do not apply to an individual carrying a bowie knife or a
sword used in a historical demonstration or in a ceremony in which the
knife or sword is significant to the performance of the ceremony.

Man, that is priceless!

Does a electric knife count?????

calvinbr wrote:Does a electric knife count?????

Depends on if the it is plugged into a 'switched' outlet, then it becomes a 'switch-blade' and that is illegal.