I am a martial arts instructor and I teach some knife self defense seminars. you said in better words what i try and tell my students in my classes. i will refer to your article as a point of reference if you don’t mind. Thank you for your very helpful information as this is a touchy subject in my home city of L.A. Knives are easily to get and even easier to hide. With the many gang problems in the area i stress that if my students choose to carry knives they must know the limits that the law puts on such weapons. Limits such as their length and what type of knife is legal. i.e folding knife, fixed blade, switch blade, assisted opening etc. These will factor into a persons prosecution or innocents later in court. so your article is yet another voice of caution and reason to aid in the protection of those who would not be victims. again thank you

i am a retired police Lt.and have carried a knife for protection before my 231/2 yrs. of service ,during and since my 8 yrs.after retirement.sure need to read things like this good advise to sort of keep a person in tune. i am sure you understand.just like carrying a gun on duty,a person needs to be reminded the reason he/she is armed. enjoyed your good advise.
“Beau” Brown
guess i am lucky, down here in the land THE LORD made for us
Rednecks,no one even notices you carrying a knife in public
places since everyone hunts and fishes.