North Carolina General Statutes
Article 53A - Other Firearms.
§ 14-409.12 - "Historic edged weapons" defined.

14-409.12. "Historic edged weapons" defined.
The term "historic edged weapon" means any bayonet, trench knife, sword or dagger manufactured during or prior to World War II but in no event later than January 1, 1946. (1971, c. 133, s. 1.)