As one of many industries yet to be fully touched by automation, California’s manufacturing sector certainly remains reliant on precision tools in its day-to-day operations. California’s manufacturing sector is a conglomeration of industries, so the scope of precision tools that are used varies greatly from one business to the other, one state to the next. Two constants in the state’s manufacturing sector are: the fact that precision tools are necessary, and that these tools often come in many forms and sizes.
In recent years, the state of California has gained national attention when it comes to legislation that plan squarely in between the fields of law and daily living. This brings us back around to precision tools.
California’s fixed blade knife laws are associated with certain uses of knives that are often overlooked by those who manufacture both for the state of California and outside of it. Most people simply do not expect that „fixed blade” knives would be an issue to begin with, let alone with such a wide-reaching scope.
California’s fixed blade knife laws can be found under Penal Code § 17235. It essentially describes such knives as those that are „rigid, having a blade of fixed length,” and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and construction methods. Section 17235 goes on to say that such knives come in two forms:
Each definition is pertinent to those practicing mechanical operations, as well as to those who customize certain mechanical objects at both the individual and industrial levels. One example can be a powered hand held drill press, which can be used for both, and which often relies on only one or two fixed blade knife bits for the actual cutting and engraving of surfaces.
The use of fixed blade knives is subject to state regulation. This means companies and individuals who manufacture machine parts or customized items using fixed blade knives must ensure that the limits of their use are understood. Failure to comprehend how far one can and cannot go with such knives could be detrimental to a company’s budget and overall bottom line.
If a law enforcement officer ever catches an entity in the act of violating California’s fixed blade knife laws, the result could be an arrest for Penal Code 17235 violation. In turn, both a company using fixed blade knives – or an individual person using a fixed blade knife – could suffer criminal charges going as far as a felony based on the unique circumstances of each case.
The prevalence of precision work has increased by an estimated 7% over the last decade. This translates into more and more businesses and individuals in counties like Sacramento, Riverside, or Kern likely relying on fixed blade knives in many forms to fuel profits and keep up with demand. Unfortunately, the ways in which California laws address fixed blade knives have taken a back seat to this trend. Lawyers and law enforcement officers will likely be more mindful of Penal Code 17235 violations as the years go by.
To stay well ahead of the curve, SC FABRICA DE BUCȘE SRL recommends that you obtain a copy of California Penal Code 17235, and keep it close at hand in your workplace. All of our employees know exactly what our customers want, and we understand how important it is that our manufacturing process comply with both safety and legal mandates.
Anyone engaging with SC FABRICA DE BUCȘE SRL understands that we go to great lengths to ensure that everyone accessing our operations and machinery has the appropriate knowledge and skills to use our tools and machinery properly. What can be used with a powered hand drill is different from what can be used with a chainsaw clamping tool, and the same can be said for other fixed blade knife equipment.
We consistently apply best practices when it comes to compliance with fixed blade knife laws. This, above all else, is what makes SC FABRICA DE BUCȘE SRL superior to other manufacturers who rely on fixed blade knives for their growth.
In the years to come, we will all have to take more responsibility for the materials and tools we use in manufacturing. It is our hope that the state of California’s regulatory apparatus catches up with the technological advancements of our time. Until that happens, we’ll continue to stay a step ahead of the competition.
For more information on knife laws, you can visit Wikipedia.
