^^^^^wheelgun1958 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2019 5:51 pmSo is obsidian.narcissist wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:59 pmJust so you know they are adding bit of steel to the Cermaic knives now because of that very reason. Only way I know of is to get one made in China by a pro but when it is delivered [ after 2 months ] check it with a metal detector. The only reason i brought this up because ceramic is SHARP and great for skinning game animals, even wild hogs [ 300lbs ] plus they work Great.Grayling813 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:41 pm Police dept employee, used a ceramic knife, guessing to get through any metal detectors in police hq.
And Flint/Chert and Agate and Jasper....etc, etc...
Edged weapons are not to be taken lightly. Obviously some are better than others, but edged weapons have been deadly for thousands of years.
I've taken plenty of Whitetail Deer and Hogs with some pretty primitive stuff I've made. I need no convincing. I certainly wouldn't want to be stabbed/cut with a modern day knife.