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Thereof, is it legal to have a karambit?

Generally, yes. Karambits are regulated at the state level and while each state's laws can vary, most allow utility, work and functional blades that have a blade length of 3" or less or that are specifically designed for hunting or agricultural use.

Beside above, is Balisong illegal in Philippines? Legal status. The balisong has been outlawed in several countries. In the Philippines, it is now generally illegal to carry one without identification or a proper permit in the streets of the capital because of their prevalent use in crimes and altercations.

In this way, is it illegal to carry a knife in the Philippines?

It is unlawful to carry outside of one's residence any bladed, pointed or blunt weapon such as "knife", "spear", "pana", "dagger", "bolo", "barong", "kris", or "chako", except where such articles are being used as necessary tools or implements to earn a livelihood or in pursuit of a lawful activity.

Why are Karambits illegal?

Karambit knives are not legal. Their sole purpose is for use against people as a weapon which would mean possessing a 'made offensive weapon' in a public place if you took it outside. This carries a mandatory prison sentence on 2nd occasion.