Not clear if these are legal in VA (falling under the definition of "dirk") so I ended up selling off both of mine just to be safe. I figured I am unlikely to be needing one any time soon. That said, they are dang SOLID little blades--much more so than the 'Vores (not to knock the 'Vores). Enjoyable little blades all around <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />