I see your perspective. Using a longer knife than legal, as long as you're not a criminal committing criminal acts, shouldn't be a big deal. At the same time, having a "Weapons Violation" on one's record would be a pretty big "scarlet letter". I do have longer fixed blades in my kits, to be used in emergencies, but I'm inclined to keep my EDC within the letter of the law, however ludicrous. I envy Brian.