In most northeastern states she’d have been arrested for carrying a weapon.
Sounds like a daughter that we would have raised. Smart, savvy, determined, competent. The best of both of us, wouldn’t THAT have been some kid!
This gal - I like her already.
There are folding knives which use a utility knife blade which are well built, lock open, and would work pretty well for this type of defense.
I'd think a D.A. would have a tough time putting someone away for something with only an inch or so of exposed blade, especially if she said she used it at work opening boxes and claimed she used it to defend herself only because she did not have anything else.