Best 'Credit Card Knife'?

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Hi am just wondering what you all think is the best credit card knife available right now. The ones ive seen are the Microtech Option II, Spydercard, and the SOG one. The Microtech looks more refined with the carbon fiber. But id appreciate any and all info. Thanx allot =)

Z
 
The Option 2 is a nice little knife, I'm getting one for my boss this Christmas.
 
fossilhunter,

I didn’t know that such a creditcard “knife” is available. Thanks for the link.
 
My fave is the Spydercard. The Microtech is more "refined", typical Microtech step-up on both fit&finish and design aesthetics. There were two things I didn't like about my Option II. One was that the Option II is significantly thicker than the Spydercard. I measured both with a micrometer, I think I remember the Option II being at least 50% thicker. That did lead to a directly proportional amount of discomfort when carrying it, versus the impossible-to-notice Spydercard. I also favor a point for my credit card blade, and the Spydercard's is very sharp, whereas the Option II's is not. The SOG is just too thick for me.

Spyderco as usual is the leader, we haven't seen anything like this concept since the old Tekna, and the Spydercard remains the best all-around, IMO. All 3 are well done, though.


Joe
 
My vote would have to go to the MT Option 2. I did some serious investigating before purchasing mine. The reasons I like mine are as follow: (1) Ulu like blade, best all around, IMHO, effective at slashing, skinning, food preparation (2) best steel of the bunch, 154CM, that has been through all of MT"s usual processes (3) Boron Carbide finish, that will last and last. None of the others offer this (4) Best over all asthetics, IMHO, carbon fiber, translucent black coat, bead blasted SS lock side handle.
It is a bit thicker, but I find that it carries extremely well in most watch pockets on blue jeans. If I must carry it in my wallet, it gives me a good excuse to clean out old business cards, crappy family pics, etc., to make up for the added thickness. I also think that if this was the only knife you had in a survival situation, heaven forbid, it would be the best overall, given its comfortable handle and blade shape. These are just my opinions.
 
IMHO, I think the titanium card offered by TAD is a good idea but needs some refinment. It looks like there is hardly enough room for a good grip. I think there really needs to be a handle that folds out. The knife remains snug in the credit card pocket of the wallet which can act as the sheath, but there must be room to put your hand safely, therefore a handle that folds out rather than a blade that folds out (if you get my drift).

Since no one has yet offered something like that, I think the next best knife is the Spydercard. It looks thin enough to actually fit in a credit card pocket. What I don't like about it is the handle, which tapers to the front, making it possible for your hand to slip and get sliced if wet. Somebody let me know if they have found it to be otherwise. I thought of getting one but was put off by the handle shape. (BTW, can someone measure it up and tell me how many credit card thicknesses it is?)

The SOG Access is very thick; about 10-12 standard credit card thicknesses. The clip can be removed, but that exposes the spring, and anyway, the button sticks out very far. The spring is quite secure, so I doubt that it will be too harmful to store in your wallet without the clip, and the button is plastic, so it can be cut down slightly without too much difficulty. I believe it is worth modifying because it has tools which the others don't and it has a really secure grip. I like the way it fits in to my hand and stays there.

Can't really comment on the Microtech.
 
I really like my option II and have carried daily since I got it.

I also have a nice wallet from Columbia that looks like it was made for this knife, has the perfect pocket for it. I showed it to some people at a knife show last weekend and the first thing they asked was "hey, was that wallet made for that knife?"

I don't use it very often but it's there always...

Check out this thread for some more good info on them: Option II Review
 
The Cerdit card blade from TAD is good, however the JSP blade has an index thumb hole and a clip on the back that acts as a handle, it's very secure and comfortable in the hand.

Here's a picture:
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and a link:

http://www.bladerigger.com/home.html

I have the credit card blade and wallet.


S.
 
Why couldnt the Microtech knife have had a titanium back instead of the stainless steel. Are the technological or mechanical faults with it? Seems like it would have cut the weight signifigantly.

z
 
Steelwolf, the Spydercard is 7/32" compared to 1/32" for a credit card. I don't worry about my hand slipping forward on the Spydie because I naturally grip the rear portion of the handle, locking it in place. Not comfortable for extended heavy chopping, but secure :D

I really like the concept of the JSP card, but it is kind of expensive with the whole system. Trust TAD to carry the high tech solution :) but I think it's too limited for me to spend that kind of money on it. I'd go for the JSP first; after all, it can fit into any standard wallet or card case, anyway.
 
The only one I've handled is the SpyderCard. It is well made and very useful. I have no complaints.

Paul
 
Originally posted by Smoke
Joe, what happened to the Option II you sent back?
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1sks thinks they refunded my money, but I haven't been watching my credit card bill so I didn't notice. I was supposed to call Kevin earlier in the week just to make sure everything is all tidy, but I've been too busy. So, the answer is, I think 1sks made good on it, but I'm not certain. For the record, the problem with that Option II was that after I opened it a couple of times, the liner started smacking up hard against the carbon fibre scale with an audible click.

Joe
 
Thanks Esav. So that would be 7 credit cards. Not too bad. I just wish they had designed the handle so that it curves back out again closer to the pivot pin, something like the SOG handle. That would, IMHO, be a little more secure in the grip.

I wonder if it is possible to design an even thinner folder without compromising grip and lock security.
 
Esav, ...er, can you recheck your measurements? I'm eyeballing my Spydercard and I don't think its thickness is equivalent to 7 credit cards. :confused:
 
Sorry Esav, I stacked 7 plastic cards and they do seem to be close to the thickness of the Spydercard. You were right! :o
 
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