By all means go to Bladeforums. This is where you will get overloaded with opinion and information. Join and put a post up you should get plenty of replies. But, remember opinions are like a**holes everyone has one.
I do not mean this to be negative. You will get a lot of info. SIft through it well.
Now I will give you my .02. The reason most people carry a folding knife is due to weapons laws. You will need to check yours carefully. Most will agree that a strait knife is better for self defense than a folder from the standpoint of use. The reasons they do not carry one are generally due to laws and style of dress, not necessarrily in that order. I ramble on more but I leave that to the other experts in the blade forum. Good luck they for the most part are a very helpful crowd and will treat you fare.
Cheers,
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