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BladeHubs is committed to operating a lawful, responsible marketplace. This Prohibited Items Policy ("Policy") defines what may and may not be listed, commissioned, or sold through the BladeHubs platform. All users — both Smiths and Customers — are responsible for understanding and complying with this Policy. Violations may result in immediate account suspension, order cancellation, and referral to law enforcement.
This Policy exists to ensure that BladeHubs operates in full compliance with federal and state law, to protect our users from legal exposure, and to maintain the integrity and reputation of the custom blade trade. BladeHubs is a platform for lawful custom edged weapon commissions and sales. It is not a marketplace for illegal weapons, circumventing regulatory frameworks, or facilitating harmful activity.
⛔ Absolutely Prohibited — Zero Tolerance
The following items are prohibited on BladeHubs under all circumstances, regardless of the buyer's or smith's location, stated purpose, or any other factor. Listing, commissioning, or attempting to purchase any of these items will result in immediate and permanent account suspension and may be reported to federal law enforcement.
The following categories of blades are permitted on BladeHubs provided they are lawful to manufacture in the smith's state, lawful to receive and possess in the customer's jurisdiction, and do not fall under the absolutely prohibited categories above. Smiths bear responsibility for verifying legality prior to accepting a commission. Customers bear responsibility for verifying legality in their own jurisdiction prior to placing an order.
The following is a non-exhaustive summary of known state-level restrictions. This is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently. Both smiths and customers should consult current legal sources or an attorney before transacting.
California
Strict blade length restrictions for carry. Dirks and daggers may not be concealed. Switchblades prohibited.
New York
Gravity knives prohibited. Concealed carry of many blade types restricted. NYC has stricter local ordinances.
Massachusetts
Switchblades, ballistic knives, and automatic knives prohibited. Dirk and dagger restrictions apply.
Hawaii
Switchblades, butterfly knives (balisong), and certain dirks prohibited statewide.
Illinois
Ballistic knives prohibited. Chicago has additional restrictions. Verify current Chicago municipal code.
Oregon
Certain blade types restricted in specific localities. Verify current Portland ordinances.
BladeHubs does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this list. Users are solely responsible for legal compliance in their respective jurisdictions.
BladeHubs reserves the right to review any listing, quote request, order, or communication for compliance with this Policy. Items identified as prohibited will be immediately removed from the Platform. Accounts found to have violated this Policy are subject to immediate and permanent suspension without refund of any listing fees paid. BladeHubs cooperates fully with law enforcement investigations and will produce records in response to lawful subpoenas, court orders, or law enforcement requests.
If you believe a listing, quote request, or order violates this Policy, please report it immediately through the "Report a Violation" option on the contact form at /contact or by emailing compliance@bladehubs.com. All reports are reviewed within 24 hours. Good-faith reports are confidential. BladeHubs does not tolerate retaliation against users who report suspected violations.
By creating an account on BladeHubs, all users — both Smiths and Customers — acknowledge that they have read and understood this Prohibited Items Policy and agree to comply with it as a condition of platform access. This Policy is incorporated by reference into the BladeHubs Terms of Service and, for Smiths, the Smith Platform Agreement.