Ceramic Credit Card Knife

It would be nice to still be able to carry some kind of multi task tool that airlines would ignore. Against "knife like instruments", whatever and however large they might be, maybe a belt would be more effective.
 
Originally posted by Brian_Turner
Actually, they often serve wine in first class in real glass, and food on real plates. Maybe not any more...
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I don't know if they will have them on anymore, assuming they have them now. If they are going to be consistent in the madness of the new policy, one would think they would apply that 100%.

But the real thing with any small blades like these is that unless you've practiced with them, they're really pretty useless beyond a single, covert swipe.
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Correct. I don't think any weapon makes one a magical martial artist, that's for sure...

If people choose a common article, like their belt, or their jacket, or their sunglass frame, I feel that they can build a proficiency and confidence with it that can easily rival a handle-less blade.
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I think the belt and jacket are "Must-Learn-To-Use" items. Sunglasses could be used in CQC, ala' Vasiliev as a distraction, flung off the face into the eyes of the attacker to get a crippling kick in, or if the Terrorist had them on, smashing them down on the bridge of the nose. Vladimir has some neat ideas, to say the least...

As for becoming the weapon, that's not a "karate-man" mantra that will make anyone more powerful than steel, but a concept that gives you the confidence and awareness to feel empowered when threatened. You don't have to feel unprotected just because you have nothing with an edge on it, if you take the time to examine the problem, dissect it, and solve it. You do have the tools all around you, but only if you know where they are, and have taken the time to learn how to use them.
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I agree, and the "Karate" comment was not really aimed at you, per se, but among others who look on weapons with disdain and think unarmed skills rule the day.

In one day, these criminals transformed smart people from non-lethal combatives to lethal combatives. The sharks are among us. They have shown themselves.
 
Originally posted by HJK
How are the Mad Dog Mirages?
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Questions of pricing aside, the Mirage is the only ceramic knife I've handled that can put up with some reasonably hard use. I personally chopped very hard into an axe handle with it, to no effect on the edge. But these knives are ceramic in the end -- the edge will chip eventually, you can be sure of that. But you don't have to handle it as if it's a piece of spun glass, like most ceramic knives.

Joe
 
I'm interested, definetly. I'm going to get me one of the regular CC blades and wallet very shortly...though I wouldn't carry either on a plane anytime soon....I also won't be flying anytime soon.

Ted

PS, small amount of titanium don't set off metal detectors...like the small piece in my eye socket ;)
 
Originally posted by HJK
How are the Mad Dog Mirages?
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You mean those cool titaniun knives that have no magnetic signature? Well I hate to burst your bubble, but the ALL-Titanium blades are only available to Military/Police buyers. The versions they sell to everyday Joe Schmoes have a steel insert in the blade that is large enough to set off a metal detector. Sorry Bubba'.
 
That's a no go too HJK on the Mirages. Civilian models have a strip in the handle for metal detecters to pic up on. Now if you could find a military version......... Stick fighter, I don't belive the titanium knive you are refering to are MD's they are "replicas" of his SEAL ATTACK modle from I believe Mission Knives. It's strange about what people have said about titanium in the past as compared to now. Used to be ti couldn't be picked up in metal detectors. Now it is said it can. Makes me wonder if metal detectors can be "programed" to look for specific alloys.
 
Thanks guys: I knew about the metal strip. But apparently up here if you have a gun acquisition license you can buy the "noncivilian" version. There is no law against it; just a policy by the sellers.
And the knife is some kind of ceramic [or plastic?], but not titanium.
 
If you get the versions that have the shrink tube on the handle, cut the thing off and remove the strip if you wish. The ones that have the G10 handles would be entirely different.

It's not like you can't get more [heat] shrink tube, it's not Space Shuttle material... ;)
 
Checked some info on the Mirage.
The Mirage X is not made of simple alumina ceramic. The Mirage X is harder, denser, and much tougher. The Mirage X can cut glass and shave steel off a SEAL A.T.A.K. without going dull.
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Originally posted by Stickfighter2


You mean those cool titaniun knives that have no magnetic signature? Well I hate to burst your bubble, but the ALL-Titanium blades are only available to Military/Police buyers. The versions they sell to everyday Joe Schmoes have a steel insert in the blade that is large enough to set off a metal detector. Sorry Bubba'.
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Note that the Mad Dog Mirages are made from ceramic-composite, not titanium. But it is correct that Mad Dog Knives puts a metal strip in the civilian versions.

I am, BTW, very strongly in agreement with the general sentiment that the smart strategy is to learn to use legal tools, rather than take the enormous risk of bringing something illegal on board.


Joe
 
Big Tree, what up man!

I don't even have an iron in the fire here. I was hoping someone could come up with something. Nothing but crickets so far.

Joe, there are other makers that will indulge everyday customers with Ti knives. Below is a picture of my Warren Thomas "T-Rex". All Titanium folder. Blade, Scales, Clip, fastners, yadda, yadda.

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Originally posted by John Hollister


Joe, there are other makers that will indulge everyday customers with Ti knives. Below is a picture of my Warren Thomas "T-Rex". All Titanium folder. Blade, Scales, Clip, fastners, yadda, yadda.
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John -- I was just correcting the mistaken notion that the Mirage is titanium. It's not, it's ceramic. Cool knife though, thanks for the pic!

BTW, why the interest in titanium? It is metal, and as such is detectable by any metal detector with a high enough sensitivity.

Joe
 
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