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Not quite, it is for true "auto" or drop point, butterfly, ect kinves;
RCW 9.41.250: Dangerous weapons ? Penalty.
(2) "Spring blade knife" means any knife, including a prototype, model, or other sample, with a blade that is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement. A knife that contains a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure of the blade and that requires physical exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure to assist in opening the knife is not a spring blade knife.
Here is the law that addresses that, RCW 9.41.251: Dangerous weapons ? Application of restrictions to law enforcement, firefighting, rescue, and military personnel.
There are very "specific" and stupid rules that deal with carry by the exempt. Apparently you are safe enough to carry them on duty but not when off duty :huh:
Keep in mind, that section of law makes badly made or adjusted knives that have a loose action and can be flipped open the same as switchblades.