If your local jurisdiction states there are limitations on what you can carry, do you go out of your way to abide by those laws? Even something as simple as a Manix2 exceeds limitations in many places cause of the size of the blade but it is not an intimidating blade by many standards. If you carry it with zero intention of ever being frisked or using it for "self defense" or the like, would you still carry it?
Interested in fellow knife guy opinions. Thanks.
Think greater harm, and remember wording.
"When a law is broken to prevent a greater harm from occurring the lesser offence should be dismissed." This is titled as many different things ,however, stands true in most places when used correctly.
I carry a blade for several reasons,
1. Utility
2. Necessity
3. Defense
I also carry additional tools for the same reasons.
The trick is to verbalize it appropriately should you need to use a tool in defense.
I shot/used the knife to (stop the threat)
I wish to file a complaint against the aggressor
I will sign the complaint
I wish to speak with my counsel.
Legally, understand I am not an attorney and am only presenting this information as a form of knowledge for those who desire to expand their knowledge base.
I would personally suggest following three simple steps in leading ones life.
1. Always be aware of your surroundings (yellow)
2. Avoid confrontation at all times (avoid places where trouble is more likely to occur, bars etc.,- when I was younger I fought a lot, and than I grew up, I haven't even attended a bar in a decade.)
3. If confrontation is unavoidable, take steps that any other individual would in your shoes. (Again all about how you argue it.)
