Cold Steel's plastic skean dhu

[Streetcar]

I must preface this by saying I do not own this particular blade, nor have I handled it. I do have a little knowledge of of this type of knife.

The "plastic" skean dhu is not a toy. My understanding is the knife is quite sharp (as is expected from Cold Steel). However, as with all knives of this type, do not expect it to hold an edge.
The construction material became popular back with the old "CIA Letter Opener." The idea was you could conceal it in your tie and it wouldn't set off metal detectors.

If you're considering this knife for that reason, be aware that metal detector technology has evolved. Many include a mass detector, which will pick up the knife. I wouldn't advise "testing" it at your nearest airport.

If you're looking at it as a last-ditch defensive weapon, it would work just fine, but (in my opinion) there are better options available.

If you're looking for an inexpensive Skean dhu, it would seem to fit the bill.

Hope that helps.

[Archangel]

I must preface this by saying I do not own this particular blade, nor have I handled it. I do have a little knowledge of of this type of knife.

The "plastic" skean dhu is not a toy. My understanding is the knife is quite sharp (as is expected from Cold Steel). However, as with all knives of this type, do not expect it to hold an edge.
The construction material became popular back with the old "CIA Letter Opener." The idea was you could conceal it in your tie and it wouldn't set off metal detectors.

If you're considering this knife for that reason, be aware that metal detector technology has evolved. Many include a mass detector, which will pick up the knife. I wouldn't advise "testing" it at your nearest airport.

If you're looking at it as a last-ditch defensive weapon, it would work just fine, but (in my opinion) there are better options available.

If you're looking for an inexpensive Skean dhu, it would seem to fit the bill.

Hope that helps.

actually, it does help. thanks