Why this knife was ILLEGAL in New York for 60 years #history #gravityknife #facts

This knife could get you ARRESTED just for carrying it… until New York suddenly changed the law! 🔪 Meet the **GRAVITY KNIFE**, a controversial folding knife with a history dating back to World War II. German paratroopers used gravity knives to help escape tangled parachutes. Their unusual design allowed the blade to open using gravity, making them useful for one-handed operation. But in New York, gravity knives became ILLEGAL, and the law was so broad that even ordinary work knives could lead to arrests! Everything changed in **2019**, when New York repealed its gravity knife possession ban. Discover the shocking history of gravity knives, why they were banned, how ordinary workers became caught up in knife laws, and the legal decision that changed everything. #GravityKnife #IllegalWeapons #KnifeFacts #Military #WW2 #MilitaryHistory #Weapons #HistoryFacts #Shorts Disclaimer This video is intended for educational, historical, and informational purposes only. It discusses gravity knives, their historical use, and changes to New York State knife laws. New York repealed its gravity knife possession ban in 2019, but other restrictions on carrying and using knives may still apply. This video does not promote illegal weapon possession, violence, or misuse of weapons.