It's weird, because before getting into BF, I never EVER thought about this issue. I still don't really get it, and I rarely hesitate to pull out whatever big tactical folder I'm carrying. But that's probably more because of where I live than anything else. We have pretty knife- and gun-friendly laws in FL, and that's about the only reason I still live here. Maybe my folders just aren't big enough for anyone to notice (Emerson CQC-7 usually)? Or maybe when you're 300 lbs a big knife looks small in your hands? I dunno. If it was an issue, though, I guess I'd use the custom I got on here from Mr. Willis.