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OP, forgive me for my long message
people carry folding knives in "society" because of their non-menacing demeanor, they appear strong enough and won't invite the hassle of law enforcement. knowing your laws regarding a fixed blade knife will go a long way in keeping that sort of nuisance at bay. other reasons why people shy away from fixed blades is a woman, if they are out with their lady, perhaps she is uncomfortable by the sight of it, and i personally would avoid carrying a fixed combat knife unless you really feel you need to.
maybe, they have kids and feel that the looks of onlookers is something that makes them uncomfortable, lots of people carry knives, for work, protection, or for utility, and most of the time its a folding knife, i personally abhor moving parts, too much possibility for critical errors. i would suggest and advise --- don't worry about the "why" of others, do what you want to do, carrying a knife is a personal choice not everyone makes, its tailored to them, just like the choice to buy a gun or choosing a soft mattress over a firm one, it just depends on your personal needs for your life, the less you worry about the looks you get or spend wondering why others don't do some of the things that you do, the happier you will be.
--- final thought, compromise with yourself, carry a neck knife in your pocket, because, what is a neck knife, but a small "pocket fixed blade?", I've done it for years, get yourself a good fixed blade neck knife and stick it in your pocket, but make sure its stainless, or it'll likely be rusted due to the dampness of its placement
people carry folding knives in "society" because of their non-menacing demeanor, they appear strong enough and won't invite the hassle of law enforcement. knowing your laws regarding a fixed blade knife will go a long way in keeping that sort of nuisance at bay. other reasons why people shy away from fixed blades is a woman, if they are out with their lady, perhaps she is uncomfortable by the sight of it, and i personally would avoid carrying a fixed combat knife unless you really feel you need to.
maybe, they have kids and feel that the looks of onlookers is something that makes them uncomfortable, lots of people carry knives, for work, protection, or for utility, and most of the time its a folding knife, i personally abhor moving parts, too much possibility for critical errors. i would suggest and advise --- don't worry about the "why" of others, do what you want to do, carrying a knife is a personal choice not everyone makes, its tailored to them, just like the choice to buy a gun or choosing a soft mattress over a firm one, it just depends on your personal needs for your life, the less you worry about the looks you get or spend wondering why others don't do some of the things that you do, the happier you will be.
--- final thought, compromise with yourself, carry a neck knife in your pocket, because, what is a neck knife, but a small "pocket fixed blade?", I've done it for years, get yourself a good fixed blade neck knife and stick it in your pocket, but make sure its stainless, or it'll likely be rusted due to the dampness of its placement
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