While walking around with a full-size Bowie knife or large tactical folder may give you some comfort and peace of mind, there are instances when you may not need such a large blade at the ready. Sometimes, this can be a legal issue with blade length in certain jurisdictions. And what might be suitable for the wilds of Alaska or Montana may not be the smartest thing to have on your belt or in a pocket in urban New York City or downtown Chicago. Although, to be honest, those might be the very places where you really need a true defensive blade more than anywhere else.
Another issue can be if you’re a hiker or backpacker and those little ounces on your EDC (everyday carry) knife can find a nasty way of adding up on the weight of the load you’re toting. Or you might want more concealability as you’ll see in the examples here. Most of these knives have no scales in addition to a short blade length, so they can fit in spots where
