[trailmaster]

Originally Posted by Greenman

I carry a small penknife (Victorinox) which also had scissors that I use to do my nails, because I can do my right hand with my left holding them. It all stems from an old primary school teacher who used to carry a full Swiss Army knife which he used to whittle pencil to a point and the large blade to cut paper folded over into halves. I would never want to carry anything bigger than that in the street. I do have a larger bladed knife or World War 1 bayonet which belonged to an uncle of mine. I do think it is sad that kids have to carry large knives for protection these days.

Citizens who carry knives or any other weapon for protection are more likely to get injured or killed when facing a criminal who is usually much more skilled in the use of offensive weapons. Best thing to do when faced with this kind of situation:

Run like hell!