Good EDC that is....

Radio_Flyer · Jun 20, 2017

Not sure if I can ask this or not. Would like to find a EDC made of carbon fiber or something similar that will clear a metal detector. I carry a leatherman, knife and flashlight, have been needing to take the knife and leatherman out and leave behind. Getting a new leatherman without a knife, but would like to still have a knife. Leaving building in the middle of the night unarmed or going places not in the best of areas. Thanks. If not appropriate, admins please delete.

travistheone · Jun 20, 2017

learn how to fight with your hands

Roneut · Jun 20, 2017

Most of them are worthless and will still be detected depending on the equipment being used due the density of the material. Then you're boned.
Your goal is self-defense, and knives are not good for defense anyway. Find things that can be used for self-defense that your place allows. The best are dual-purpose.

Inigoes · Jun 20, 2017

Get a cane or an unbreakable umbrella, and learn how to use it in self defense

DanGuy48 · Jun 21, 2017

Inigoes said:
Get a cane or an unbreakable umbrella, and learn how to use it in self defense

Yep. Find a kali/escrima class to go with that.

Semper Noctem · Jun 21, 2017

OP, it sounds like you're asking how to defeat a magnatometer... Bringing a weapon into a no weapon zone is a bad idea, IMO.

Blaster229 · Jun 22, 2017

Just get a ceramic Glock 18

Czechnologist · Jun 22, 2017

travistheone said:
learn how to fight with your hands

^^^^ This.

If you require some type of weapon to defend yourself, you're doing it wrong. Sorry.

I didn't choose to study Pencak Silat, it kind of chose me. I won't bore you with a wall of text about how that happened but, suffice to say, learning Silat was one of the best decisions I ever made and a skill-set that I have carried with me since I was a teenager.

Unfortunately, my work schedule prevents me from training on a regular basis but, there is an excellent Silat training academy in Rockville if you're interested in learning more about it:

http://www.silatma.com/

Boxcab · Jun 22, 2017

Maybe a Zebra pen would work for you?

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smokey · Jun 22, 2017

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BO...ding-knife-ceramic-blade-carbon-fiber-handles
This. I find nothing morally wrong with carrying in non permissive environments

alucard0822 · Jun 23, 2017

smokey0118 said:
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BO...ding-knife-ceramic-blade-carbon-fiber-handles
This. I find nothing morally wrong with carrying in non permissive environments

Most ceramic blades contain a metalic strip in the blade in order to alert metal detectors, and depending on the liner material and detector sensitivity it might or might not work.

Weapons prohibitions are stupid, nothing morally wrong with evading them, but have to weigh the options. Especially hypocritical and stupid if a company will buy and staff really expensive metal detectors to ensure everyone is diarmed, but ignore security threats in their parking lot. Might not want to carry if this is an otherwise good job that will terminate for policy violations. Could also be a government building or under .gov jurisdiction that may have legal repercussions for carrying in a restricted area. Might also be able to carry another weapon like a staff or cane, with some training and practice either could be vastly superior to a pocket knife for defense, and employers are hesitant to go against a possible ADA violation. I've handled a couple nylon and graphite blades, they generally suck for any practical use.

Radio_Flyer · Jun 23, 2017

Post went the wrong way. I am on call and get called to some secure facilities in not so good neighborhoods. I had a leatherman, but can't bring it in any longer because it has a knife on it, getting another one without the knife. I have my flashlight, will have new leatherman but need something to cut cable ties, zip ties, packing tape and bring in with me. It could be used as needed protection as well. As said above, parking areas aren't secure in most locations, but the fencing and building are, go figure. Have walked out of a couple buildings at 2 in the morning to go home, tired and have been followed to my car. Falls on deaf ears. Hoping for a carry on tool kit, it is going through the secure process now, but no idea how long that will take. I had a couple PMs with suggestions, thanks to those folks, looking in to those now.

Florida_11B · Jun 23, 2017

Make yourself a good shiv out of a MRE Spoon!

travistheone · Jun 23, 2017

Radio_Flyer said:
Post went the wrong way. I am on call and get called to some secure facilities in not so good neighborhoods. I had a leatherman, but can't bring it in any longer because it has a knife on it, getting another one without the knife. I have my flashlight, will have new leatherman but need something to cut cable ties, zip ties, packing tape and bring in with me. It could be used as needed protection as well. As said above, parking areas aren't secure in most locations, but the fencing and building are, go figure. Have walked out of a couple buildings at 2 in the morning to go home, tired and have been followed to my car. Falls on deaf ears. Hoping for a carry on tool kit, it is going through the secure process now, but no idea how long that will take. I had a couple PMs with suggestions, thanks to those folks, looking in to those now.

to be clear my post had nothing to do with a judgment on defeated metal detectors. do what you need to do to be safe. BJJ or something will help a hell of a lot more than throwing a fixed blade knife on your belt.

Biggfoot44 · Jun 23, 2017

Late night service call require a means to see in the dark.

5 cell MagLight is effective for seeing in the dark.

Inigoes · Jun 23, 2017

Flashlight/StunGun combo?

smokey · Jun 23, 2017

Radio_Flyer said:
Post went the wrong way. I am on call and get called to some secure facilities in not so good neighborhoods. I had a leatherman, but can't bring it in any longer because it has a knife on it, getting another one without the knife. I have my flashlight, will have new leatherman but need something to cut cable ties, zip ties, packing tape and bring in with me. It could be used as needed protection as well. As said above, parking areas aren't secure in most locations, but the fencing and building are, go figure. Have walked out of a couple buildings at 2 in the morning to go home, tired and have been followed to my car. Falls on deaf ears. Hoping for a carry on tool kit, it is going through the secure process now, but no idea how long that will take. I had a couple PMs with suggestions, thanks to those folks, looking in to those now.

Get a pointy screwdriver. It can be surprisingly good protection and doesn't raise any eyebrows as a weapon. If you have a leatherman already, you can just disassemble it a big and take the blade out of it if you need the tool without the blade.

Minuteman · Jul 14, 2017

Pack a lunch.

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