I have a Smith & Wesson M&P (assisted opening) which used be illegal in NY as it was considered a ‘switchblade’ a 3.5” partially serrated blade, I keep it VERY sharp and I don’t go anywhere without it.
Is it a weapon? It could do lots of damage, but I only use it as a tool...
I just bought Mr. GG2 a S&W 3.5 inch for Christmas. He had a Ken Onion that broke and he keeps forgetting to send it in for repair.
My BIL carries a 6 inch hunting knife in his pocket everyday. In 20 years I have never seen him without it. But he’s from E Tennessee. :-)