Well, the law in the UK states that it is illegal to carry anything except a sub 3" non-locking folder without good reason. But i'm afraid that the definition of a good reason is behond me. I think that should be all right as long as it is non-threatening looking and you specify 'kitchen'. You will not have to carry a Vic classic, you could even carry a Swiss Champ (if you can get your hand round it <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />).