Fixed blade ceramic knives

Boondock Saint · Apr 16, 2015

Totally and completely without metal. At least vaguely useful for self defense. Suggestions?

Second Amendment · Apr 16, 2015

Perfect for an Oriole game.

HarCo2ANewb · Apr 16, 2015

Aren't fixed blades a no-go for concealed carry?

Inigoes · Apr 16, 2015

Boker has ceramic, and completely nonmagnetic folding knives

DC-W · Apr 16, 2015

HarCo2ANewb said:
Aren't fixed blades a no-go for concealed carry?

In MD, yup.

Bob A · Apr 16, 2015

I'd go with the nylon fiber over ceramic. Ceramic slices fine, but is brittle.

These guys have a bunch of that sort of stuff:
http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/Nylon-Fiber-Knives-p-1-c-396.html

Didn't see any folders, though.

WeaponsCollector · Apr 16, 2015

Personally I wouldn't trust a ceramic knife for self defense. They break too easily IMO. I guess they are better than nothing but a ball point pen is better than nothing and would be even stronger.

BradMacc82 · Apr 16, 2015

Ceramic knives still contain enough ferrous compounds for it to be detected by a metal detector. It's part of the manufacturing process so they can't be snuck onto aircraft.

For SD, I wouldn't use one. The blades can break and chip, and that nice clean cut that looks so great on paper, is not what you want for SD. You want a rather jagged cut for SD, it's harder to close. Nice razor clean cuts are easier to close.

Streetgang · Apr 16, 2015

I'll confirm the brittle issue with ceramic knives. They also don't do well in dishwashers. I have a few with missing tips thanks to a family member putting them in the dishwasher.

Butcher · Apr 16, 2015

I thought fixed blade *over four inches* was no-go but a smaller one would be ok?

Inigoes · Apr 17, 2015

Butcher said:
I thought fixed blade *over four inches* was no-go but a smaller one would be ok?

In Maryland, there is no requirement on length, carrying a fixed blade concealed is unlawful.

Butcher · Apr 17, 2015

Oh ok so we should all just carry cold steel voyager XL's. Lol

Inigoes · Apr 17, 2015

Butcher said:
Oh ok so we should all just carry cold steel voyager XL's. Lol

As long as it folds, you could have a 2 foot blade :evilgrin3

LCPIWB · Apr 17, 2015

Bob A said:
I'd go with the nylon fiber over ceramic. Ceramic slices fine, but is brittle.

These guys have a bunch of that sort of stuff:
http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/Nylon-Fiber-Knives-p-1-c-396.html

Didn't see any folders, though.

I love the name "Carbor Fiber Ventilator"

LCPIWB · Apr 17, 2015

Butcher said:
Oh ok so we should all just carry cold steel voyager XL's. Lol

Cold Steel Raf II XL here.

BradMacc82 · Apr 17, 2015

An AR dust cover door on your key ring also makes a great improvised cutting/slashing implement.

Boondock Saint · Apr 17, 2015

For someone who is so inclined to try to get a blade that's at least vaguely useful for SD past a metal detector, what options exist?

Not that I would do such a thing. Just exploring this for informational purposes.

jaybee · Apr 18, 2015

I've seen guys carry fixed blade knives on their belt.

wouldn't putting coat on make these concealed and illegal

Bob A · Apr 18, 2015

Boondock Saint said:
For someone who is so inclined to try to get a blade that's at least vaguely useful for SD past a metal detector, what options exist?

Not that I would do such a thing. Just exploring this for informational purposes.

Something like the old A G Russell "CIA letter opener"; see post #6

BradMacc82 · Apr 18, 2015

Bob A said:
Something like the old A G Russell "CIA letter opener"; see post #6

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Boondock, if you're really trying to have something available for SD should the occasion call for it while at a game - there's dozens of ways to fashion a concealable shank with no metal content that will still cut.

Although you already carry something everyday that can make a good improvised cutting/slashing/stabbing implement - keys.

A small piece of kydex that has been bevel ground on one side can make a hell of a improvised blade as well.

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