Quote Originally Posted by chrisguy View Post
- Is fear of running into a mountain lion... or a bear, some psycho, a weed growing operation, maybe a really scary spider... a reasonable explanation for carrying a larger blade, say in a place where firearms are forbidden? I think several of the popular parks fall into that category, and I know of one up in Evergreen that explicitly bans CHP too. I just wanna know that I'm legit if I wear my Campanion on the trails... crikey, has the word "camp" in its name!
It shouldn't be a problem for you to carry a knife in a state park or national forest. But if you are stopped by a ranger and asked about it, DO NOT tell them you are carrying it for "protection." It is a camping tool, never a weapon.