Hi there Hun. I totally agrees with ya! A gurl needs to carry protection. I have some karambit units that I have to take to my shop to sharpen but I will carry one in my purse and should somebody get violent with me or companions (unlikely but possible) I will attempt to rip them a new one. These are deadly little jewels. I have no intention of going down as a victim without causing irreparable damage to the attacker no matter what khanuckistan's pols say.