re: #3 Tsuga

In California, a concealed fixed-blade knife is a “dirk or dagger”. Possession constitutes a felony even if you’re out fishing or hunting (better not have a spare knife in that backpack). A concealed handgun without permit is a misdemeanor. Go figure.

Steak knives? Folding knives that lock in place once opened? Neither of these are dirks/daggers.

In most places, half the people out camping will have knives like that. They’re handy.