I think the 'point' of the knife is that you can carry it around without being suspected of wanting to stab anyone, yet use it as a normal knife. (the law is vague)
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For a brief overview of the legal issues of carrying a knife in the UK, see Knife Law (UK). Of special note, when choosing a knife for use in the UK, is that if you intend to use it generally, rather than just for your outdoor activity, a folding knife of less than 3 inches is legal to carry in public. All knives can legally be carried for a purpose, provided they do not constitute an 'offensive weapon'. In practice this is a loosely defined term, and likely to be very subjective. As such, knives longer than 3 inches should only be carried to or from your home to the private land where you intend to use them, if possible.
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http://www.goxplore.net/guides/Choosing_a_Knife
It is a good design as well because it does have a sharp point (literally) but a blunt buffer. Say when cutting the tip of an orange root out, it won't suddenly go right though the fruit.