Have you ever brought out your locking blade and had nearby people give you a look? Or act startled when you snap it open? I went into a fast food joint and the cashier stared at my neck knife I had left outside my shirt the entire time I was ordering. In a situation where you’re not looking to draw attention, you can carry a traditional slip joint knife. People react differently to a slip joint. In the office, at a restaurant, or just about anywhere, people won’t bat an eye. It gets the same job done as a locking blade, but without drama.