What's a good credit card knife?

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What's a good Credit Card Knife? I saw a thread or post (can't remember which it was) with some on it. Sorry if this is a repeated post, but I'm half asleep and didn't find it when I searched.

Tool Logic: Survival II Credit Card Knife is one I'm looking at.
 
Get a Spydercard if you can find one. they have been discontinued for about 4 years now but they still show up on ebay.
 
I have a Spydercard, and I love it.

The SOG Access Card 2.0 is also a well made little knife, one of my regular edc blade.

And there's always the SwissCard, but that blade is pretty tiny.
 
I don't carry credit card knives although I do have a Spydercard. They discontinued it but they make knife in the Byrd line called the FlatByrd and it's similar in design. I carry a Micro Widgy Bar in my wallet so I never have to pry with my knives.
 
Best credit card knife ever made IMO was the Microtech Option II frame lock, they have been discontinued but every once in while show up on ebay where they regularly sell for over $300.00, new they were about $80.00 and worth twice that easy.

Had one for years and it gotten stolen out of my truck, still trying to replace it to this day. The knife was just solid in terms of function. If you can find one and that is in your price range there is nothing in that category that holds a candle to it, again IMO.
 
SteelSnob said:
I don't carry credit card knives although I do have a Spydercard. They discontinued it but they make knife in the Byrd line called the FlatByrd and it's similar in design. I carry a Micro Widgy Bar in my wallet so I never have to pry with my knives.
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they discontinued the flatbyrd this year.
 
I always liked the look of the Microtech Assailant II. I have never owned or handled one, but I suppose if I were to buy a credit card knife, that would be the one.

The Boker Credit Card knife looks interesting too. I remember coming across the original Kubasek custom and thinking hard about getting it. The Boker is probably the cheapest titanium framelock you will find at about 20 bucks. It's not a hard use folder by any means, but still a pretty neat design. Good luck with whatever you choose!
 
I was never able to find a Spydercard for a price I was willing to pay, but I did manage to pick up a Flatbyrd before then went OOP. Despite its odd shape, its actually a nice little knife. I don't know how practical it would actually be to carry in a wallet, but it would made a great choice for an altoids tin survival kit.

For true "wallet carry" I would probably go with something like the Victorinox Swisscard, the Nemesis Ti Credit Card knife, or Microtech Assailant II Credit Card Knife. Much flatter forms better suited to wallet carry, IMO.
 
I've been casually looking too. I like the Microtech, but it's a bit beyond my budget for this type of piece. The Nemesis looks awfully basic for the money. Admittedly "basic" is not necessarily synonymous with "crappy" or "cheap", but in this category -- and for the money -- I've located a Boker CC knife for $21.95 shipped, which is the leading contender at this point.

Any further opinions, gents?
 
when I need to cut up a credit card I use shears more often than a knife.
 
Grab a piece of Titanium and make one to suite your needs.
Richard

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Here is a review I did in another thread on the SOG Access card 2:

"So, I did end up buying one for Christmas, and have been carrying and using it for a couple of weeks now. Since a couple of posters wanted to know more about this knife, I thought I’d do a quick review. If you don’t want to read the review, the short version is: this is a quality product, and worth buying! Highly recommended.

I was worried it might be flimsy based on pictures, but its not. It is solid. It locks open solidly, no blade play at all and the handle doesn’t have any ‘give’ when squeezed either. (Warning to lefties: the axis lock is not ambidextrous like on a Griptillain.)

It opens buttery smooth with the thumb-slot or flips open lightning fast if you disengage the axis lock.

I normally don’t like handles with finger grooves, but here I find them useful since the handle is so thin. They give you a more secure grip. People with big hands: this knife may get “lost” in your palm, but that is true for any knife this size.

When I ran my thumb across it, it did not feel especially sharp, yet it cuts beautifully! I can’t figure this out. Maybe it’s the grind? Or maybe you just can’t go wrong with VG-10. Whatever the case, it is sharper than it feels, if that makes sense.

So far, I have had no wear on the coating, but I have only had it for a few weeks.

This is one of those little knives that you truly don’t notice its in your pocket until you need it. Very light, very thin, you forget you are carrying it! It is a futuristic looking gentlemen’s knife, and a quality piece. I don’t know if its worth $100, but I found mine under $60, and at that price I am very satisfied. :thumbup:

As long as you understand that this is not a knife you will build a log cabin with, or slash your way through the Amazon jungle with. Like I said, it is more a gentlemen’s knife with a unique look, for you basic everyday cutting tasks, unless you are a Marine or a farmer.

So, if you have been on the fence, it has my endorsement. For what that’s worth… :D "
 
well the snody crisis card is my favorite. if i was in the market for one, i would look into that.
 
i like my nemesis Ti card. (titanium alloy)
extremely sharp, bottle opener, and the "dip" is so it's more comfortable when you're holding it. for your wallet. you can't go wrong. i got it from TAD gear.
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heated the center with a torch to get a ring effect. :D
 
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