Not a bad idea depending upon how you feel and where you live. You're only really carrying it for self-defense so I don't see why you seem (at least, seems to me) like you have a negative attitude towards it.

I don't carry a knife around with me, but I'll be conscious of whatever neighborhood I might be walking through, just being alert and street smart. But then again, I don't have a dog with me so it's different for me.

I'd say yeah, take it with you if it makes you feel safe. Worst comes to worst, unless someone is trying stab you or has a gun (basically a situation where your life is in immediate danger), don't go for the throat. If you just show the knife and keep your cool, they'll probably run. If you need to use it, try to stab their thigh or something. They can't chase you, you'll get your point across to: don't fuck with me, I'm not afraid to kill to defend myself if I have to.

But you'll probably be fine.
AR15 Reviewed by AR15 on . Carrying a knife while taking a walk at night Do you think that carrying a knife because you want to talk a walk is being paranoid? I mean, I don't live in the safest area and my dog doesn't know how to walk properly, so a knife is my only defense. It's a decent sized knife with a case that I can keep concealed. Its more like a fillet knife. Anyone fucks with me...they may get a throat slashing. God forbid that happens, but thats what happens when thugs with no decency try to jack you. I can scream pretty loud anyway, lol, so that Rating: 5