I'm sitting here at my office desk (picture Dilbert office arrangement) with my Docker pants that have the extra pockets. My Benchmade mini-griptilian fits nicely in the "side" pocket. However, I only have one pair of these, so the rest of the week I'm out-of-luck. I do care the benchmade in my front left pocket with my handkerchief. Works well and never raises any eyebrows. Comfortable and no hassle. This knife is a hair under 3in blade, and I've had it out to cut an apple, with no eyebrows. If I took it out routinely to sharpen pencils, they might wonder. I used to carry a smaller pocket knife in my soft briefcase, but decided, I wanted it on my person. Check your company's weapons policy. Would you really get canned for having a small knife? Another thought is to join their first responder team. Then you can have your fanny pack with all your first aid gear and a cutting utensil.