2014, Living Ready, Iola, WI, pages 78-81

I have a real problem with knife coverage in magazines, namely that it—being financed by knife makers—encourages the carrying of purpose built defensive knives. For the first time in print I have seen a knife commentator other than myself actually suggest that carrying a knife designed and marketed for self-defense purposes is a legal liability, even when its length fits the prescribed limits for your jurisdiction. Mike did tone this down for the editor and threw some high end models out there in his closing statement.

Mike also consulted multiple lawyers, which was really eye-opening, as the legal eagles [actually I think they are best represented by a related bird of prey of less repute] tip-toed around the fact that legal codes are not sets of hard and fast rules, but templates for arguments. Without betraying the exclusionary creed of their profession these men did provide the readers with hints pertaining to the legal abyss they skirt every time they clip on, strap on, or pocket a blade.

Mike Haskew has written the most eye-opening article on knife carry legalities that I expect to get by the pro-premium knife lobby that defines the debate, and the legal profession, which has a vested interest in obscuring it.