Thank you all for the info.

I guess I must really give this a lot more thought. I doubt I will have a problem with a Leatherman Wave. A large, locking folder, as long as is stuck in my pack when I am in metropolitan areas (along with my eating gear) sounds ok too. I would to like to carry a fixed blade, as I plan to do a lot of trekking/self guided wondering in the bush.

So, I must begin pondering...

Any other info regarding travelling, feel free to PM me if it is not appropriate to this thread.