[Karl Bebout]

Definitely go with something stainless or composit. Make sure its light enough and thin enough so as to be forgetable. If its a nusiance, you'll soon leave it at home. I personally like my little 32 Keltech. its very small, flat, double action only with no safety to remember, and weights 4.6 oz empty. Granted the 32 is 'way puny but with some Corbon loads, it has practically the balistis of a 38 special. So easy to carry and conceal and a whole lot better than an empty hand in a knife fight.