There are no knives that are illegal to own in the Buckeye state. Although people can own them, it's illegal to carry specific knives.

Shotgun slugs and Muzzleloader rifles have been allowed for deer hunting in Ohio and people can now use a straight-walled cartridge rifle.

The law on knives is very contextual and subjective. This is complicated and hard to comply with and execute.

Ohio state law is relatively flexible with some of its articles. Generally, it is legal to possess any knife.

For most states in the U.S., brass knuckles are commonly illegal. Brass knuckles are not explicitly specified in Ohio's weapon laws.

In Ohio, you must have a license, be on active duty in the military, or currently be in law enforcement to carry a concealed weapon.