Least intimidating knife designs?

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Even though you know you shouldn't care what people think when you whip out your Benchmade Bedlam or Cold Steel G10 Espada (XL of course) in public, sometimes it's hard not to feel like you're scaring all the non-knife people in the room.

For those who want a knife that won't make people look twice, what do you think are the least intimidating knife designs?

Obviously smaller knives like the Spyderco Bug or SOG Micron aren't intimidating but I'm thinking more in terms of design like the Kershaw Scallion or Opinel.
 
Yeah, the Swiss Army Knife is a good one. Especially a small one. Small or medium sized traditional designs are probably good too. Something like a Case Peanut. There is a lot of psychology here. You can kill someone with a Swiss Army Knife, but because they don't look scary, no one seems to notice.
 
I think a benchmade mini grip, smaller Sebenza sog twitch something along those lines but heck who cares if it's legal I whip out my para military 2 when I need it and never got a funny look but I also live in south Ga. Of course I have seen some well for lack of better words ninja looking knives that I would try to avoid. As a rule of thumb though as long as the blade is not more than 3 inches I think most people would not mind


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A sebenza especially the wood inlays seems to be a good option. I carry it around (I live in Australia - not exactly a pro gun/pro knife country) and it has never scared non knife people. A lot of people get distracted by the polished Ti and the inlays! :D
 
Stockman pattern traditional slipjoints. I usually have one on me as a backup, often a Buck. Besides not scaring the sheeple the 3-blade design is very useful. 1 clip point for precise or clean tasks like splinter removal or food prep, 1 sheepsfoot for hard cutting or precise draw cuts, and a spey blade (farthest from the clip point) that I reserve for dirty work.

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Leatherman.
 
Big dudes can carry big knives. Phil Fondacaro can stick with a sak.
 
A grandpa knife, traditional slipjoint or lockback. I carry either a Spyderco UKPK or Chaparral. A Tom's Choice Barlow / TC Barlow / charlow is a nice choice too.
 
Kitchen knives, when used in a kitchen to prepare food. Those never seem to intimidate people. Knives that don't audibly click into place when you open them. Knives without pointy ends. Pairs of single-bevel knives that are bolted together so that the cutting edges meet with handles that have finger loops, as long as you don't run with them. Christie knives.

Maybe a Swiss Army knife or a smaller slipjoint.
 
Victorinox Swiss army knives, traditional slipjoints , smaller opinels, case sodbuster Jr, Christy knives, and any small lockbacks like the fade caliber mini blackthorn plus any small buck lockbacks.
I think in general most small folders are a good option.
 
As Marcinek said, knife presentation makes a difference too. If you make quick/fast motions with a knife, some people get nervous.
 
I set out to make a knife specifically suited for this... I call it the "Non-weapon Utility" :D

 
Charlie Mike and I have similar ideas. I call this one the Vaquero Ultralite, 5.25" oal. Alabama Damascus at 60rc, heat treat by Peters, worn one myself daily for couple years plus.

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Horizontal sheath almost disappears in plain view on your belt:

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Rocks a boot sheath too. The boot sheath works great as an IWB as well.

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