[JAR0023]

Probably a little bit of both. I've seen people there knife in places and do things that would keep me from ever letting them cut my food. I, like OP generally keep my EDC kife clean. A lttle run through soap and water and I eat with it no problem. I've also carried a knife every day for 30 or so years. I'll open it and use it front of anyone if the need arrises. You'd be suprised at the number of persons that just absolutely recoil in fear at the sight of a large knife.

I guess I'm a little spoiled living in MS and working in the south. Most folks around here never give a knife a second glance. Open carry of a handgun doesn't scare too many folks either.

J