Draconian Knife Ban Bill Rises from the Dead in Washington

February 2, 2026
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Washington's anti-knife zealots just hit the snooze button on democracy, as the zombie-like SB 5098 knife ban bill clawed its way out of legislative limbo, passing the Democrat-dominated Senate 29-20 and shambling toward the House. This draconian measure, which previously died in committee last session amid public outcry, seeks to criminalize everyday carry knives, folding blades, and even some multi-tools under the guise of public safety. But let's call it what it is: a blatant overreach into personal autonomy, mirroring the incrementalism we've seen with gun grabs like the AWB or magazine limits. Knife Rights, the unsung heroes of edged-tool liberty, are rallying with Republican Rep. Mari Leavitt to resurrect a crucial amendment that would shield hunting, fishing, and food-prep knives on public lands—because apparently, Big Brother forgot that real outdoorsmen rely on these tools to feed their families, not foment felonies. The implications for the 2A community are crystal clear: this isn't just about pocket knives; it's a Trojan horse for broader disarmament. Knives predate firearms by millennia and are enshrined in the same self-defense ethos as the Second Amendment—tools of last resort for the law-abiding. If Washington succeeds, expect ripple effects: emboldened blue-state legislators could pivot to assault knife registries or blade-length bans, normalizing the idea that the state owns your right to carry. We've seen this playbook before—New York's SAFE Act started with assault weapons and ballooned into ghost gun hysteria. Knife Rights' pushback, backed by grassroots pressure, offers a blueprint for 2A warriors: flood the House with calls, emails, and testimony. Leavitt's amendment is a firewall, but it needs our fire to hold. Folks, this is ground zero in the war on self-reliance. Washington's knife ban resurrection demands we treat it like the threat it is—because tomorrow, it could be your multi-tool, your Leatherman, or worse, your sidearm. Stand with Knife Rights, amplify Rep. Leavitt's fight, and remind Olympia: our rights don't die quietly. Gear up, get vocal, and let's bury this bill for good.

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Washington’s anti-knife zealots just hit the snooze button on democracy, as the zombie-like SB 5098 knife ban bill clawed its way out of legislative limbo, passing the Democrat-dominated Senate 29-20 and shambling toward the House. This draconian measure, which previously died in committee last session amid public outcry, seeks to criminalize everyday carry knives, folding blades, and even some multi-tools under the guise of public safety. But let’s call it what it is: a blatant overreach into personal autonomy, mirroring the incrementalism we’ve seen with gun grabs like the AWB or magazine limits. Knife Rights, the unsung heroes of edged-tool liberty, are rallying with Republican Rep. Mari Leavitt to resurrect a crucial amendment that would shield hunting, fishing, and food-prep knives on public lands—because apparently, Big Brother forgot that real outdoorsmen rely on these tools to feed their families, not foment felonies.

The implications for the 2A community are crystal clear: this isn’t just about pocket knives; it’s a Trojan horse for broader disarmament. Knives predate firearms by millennia and are enshrined in the same self-defense ethos as the Second Amendment—tools of last resort for the law-abiding. If Washington succeeds, expect ripple effects: emboldened blue-state legislators could pivot to assault knife registries or blade-length bans, normalizing the idea that the state owns your right to carry. We’ve seen this playbook before—New York’s SAFE Act started with assault weapons and ballooned into ghost gun hysteria. Knife Rights’ pushback, backed by grassroots pressure, offers a blueprint for 2A warriors: flood the House with calls, emails, and testimony. Leavitt’s amendment is a firewall, but it needs our fire to hold.

Folks, this is ground zero in the war on self-reliance. Washington’s knife ban resurrection demands we treat it like the threat it is—because tomorrow, it could be your multi-tool, your Leatherman, or worse, your sidearm. Stand with Knife Rights, amplify Rep. Leavitt’s fight, and remind Olympia: our rights don’t die quietly. Gear up, get vocal, and let’s bury this bill for good.

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