You betcha it's a Finn thing. Even carrying a Leatherman in a public place is arguably illegal, but fortunately nobody's enforcing that aspect of the law. Darn, half the male population would end up in the slammer! Delica is affordable and solid, and small enough not to raise eyebrows, so there you have it.
Now if I could, I'd just prance around with my trusty Lapin Puukko dangling in the open - I prefer fixed to folders, and I don't particularly like hiding sharp objects near my "package", if you know what i mean... Having to hide your steel in your pockets is a major drag but it's better than not carrying at all...