What is legal age to purchase a knife in Alabama?

Answer 1

According to Section 13A-11-57

Selling, etc., pistol or bowie knife to minor.

Any person who sells, gives or lends to any minor any pistol or bowie knife, or other knife of like kind or description, shall, on conviction, be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00.

(Code 1852, §204; Code 1867, §3751; Code 1876, §4230; Code 1886, §4096; Code 1896, §5355; Code 1907, §6896; Code 1923, §4046; Code 1940, T. 14, §170; Code 1975, §13-6-128.)

This only specifically mentions Bowie knives,"...or any other knife OF KIND or description.."

To me, as a logical person, this would refer to any large, non folding knife which could fit the bowie-like description. At the time of the law, A bowie knife was equated with a dueling weapon and taxed as such. You wouldn't want to give a minor a dueling weapon. Other than this, there is no specific STATE law that I am aware of...but purchasing can still be limited to the seller or area you are purchasing in.