Knives and Weapons That Aren't Metal

[WeaponsCollector]

Here' some of my stone, bone, wood, plastic, micarta, and glass weapons.
All of these are capable of going through metal detectors undetected.
Some I made myself but most of it I've purchased over the years through the internet and at various shows.

 

[VWTurbo]

very interesting collection you have there. do the plastic ones have an actual cutting edge or are they just pointed

 

[WeaponsCollector]

very interesting collection you have there. do the plastic ones have an actual cutting edge or are they just pointed

Most of the plastic knives have an edge and several of them are quite sharp and can cut surprisingly easily. My uncle accidently cut his finger on the tanto knife in the middle of the picture. One thing about plastic, bone, and wood knives is they can be sharpened pretty easily with a fingernail file.

 

[Atlasarmory]

I thought that was a cricket bat at the bottom. Until I noticed the obsidian

 

[WeaponsCollector]

I thought that was a cricket bat at the bottom. Until I noticed the obsidian

It's a copy of an ancient Aztec/Mayan sword called a "maquahuitl". Similar weapons were also used around various parts of North America. The show "Deadliest Warrior" did some tests of a similar weapon and they were able to decapitate a horse with it. It did take several swings and the obsidian chipped causing small obsidian shards all throughout the wound. It's a very mean weapon. Obsidian blades can be sharper than a surgeon's scalpel and can easily be used for shaving and for surgery.

 

[cb51]

I've got a couple of the Chote executive letter openers and one of the Russell CIA letter opener. I like them for hot weather use when I am in nylon shorts and loose T-shirts. Light enough to ride in a waistband without falling out or being a PITA. Being plastic material, it's impervious to sweat.

Good things to have around.

 

[Marginwalker]

I have forwarded this on to TSA on your behalf.

 

[WeaponsCollector]

I have forward this on to TSA on your behalf.

I wish the TSA could sell me some of those weapons they confiscate.
I bet they have a huge collection of some very cool stuff!

 

[bowtiebandit]

I wish the TSA could sell me some of those weapons they confiscate.
I bet they have a huge collection of some very cool stuff!

http://people.howstuffworks.com/weapons-confiscated-at-airport1.htm

Yeah..I'm bored

 

[hailtoby]

How long until this turns into a neal stephenson snow crash nerd fest?

Cool weapons by the way.

 

[WeaponsCollector]

http://people.howstuffworks.com/weapons-confiscated-at-airport1.htm

Yeah..I'm bored

Thanks for the link! I checked out their auctions and it seems like they mostly sell confiscated Swiss army knives and multi tools. Only saw one larger folding knife but it was in a set with some other smaller knives.

 

[Ginny510]

Thanks for the link! I checked out their auctions and it seems like they mostly sell confiscated Swiss army knives and multi tools. Only saw one larger folding knife but it was in a set with some other smaller knives.

If you search ebay for NTSA you get a bunch more results.

 

[WeaponsCollector]

If you search ebay for NTSA you get a bunch more results.

Thanks! That's much better. Now what about all those weapons the police confiscate? I imagine there's some nice stuff in evidence rooms.....

 

[K31]

Only the military and police should have obsidian-edged cricket bats.

 

[mercop]

All kewl stuff. I have a bunch of it myself. One issue is that because many of them are daggers to achieve penetration because they suck at cutting means they are illegal just about everywhere.- George

 

[WeaponsCollector]

All kewl stuff. I have a bunch of it myself. One issue is that because many of them are daggers to achieve penetration because they suck at cutting means they are illegal just about everywhere.- George

Interesting, I never considered that. Could the sharpened sticks, rocks and bones also be illegal to carry?

 

[booker]

Neat collection, what are the comb-like items on the left side?

I am a big fan of the Cold Steel Delta Dart (in the middle of the photo). Light and strong, with a really sharp point. It'll plunge deep through denim or leather with minimal effort and leaves a wicked triangle-shaped hole. Very formidable shank for about $6.

Also a fan of the Comtech Stinger (top right). Punching through wood or even cinderblock is possible with one of those little $10 wonders. Regarding combat/self-defense, I would be very, very hesitant to hit somebody in the head with one, as it could absolutely be lethal.

 

[KevinB]

Neat collection, what are the comb-like items on the left side?

Look at the pics on the cardboard packaging under the comb/brush...

 

[Schwabe]

looks like the knife-inside-the-comb-hiding-thingy widget ....

 

[booker]

Ah I got it.. the handle comes out and has a dagger. Wasn't looking close enough.