If there were no length laws, sheeple to scare and just the utility and durability factors to consider I would pick a Chris Reeve one-piece or perhaps a Fallkniven.
When you factor in things like length laws, PC-ness, feeble-sheeple and the like, things start looking more and more like a large Sebenza, or perhaps even a small.
You point is well taken however, we really need many knives dependant upon varied tasks and carry circumstances. I'll walk around in deer camp with a 6 inch fixed and not give it a thought, even when cutting pepperoni or the cap covering off a wine bottle.
At the country club, however, people would be calling 911 and I would opt for the small Sebenza.
[This message has been edited by Nimrod (edited 07-15-2000).]