I have to give credit to fellow Blogger Ninja Space Monkey for reminding me of this really cool piece of kit. What we have here is the credit card sized folding knife by Iain Sinclair.When folded up, this polypropylene card measures only 2.2mm thick,and weighs only an astounding 13g. Perhaps even more than the size of the thing, is the way it folds, origami-style, from credit-card to holdable blade, and back again, like some sort of ninja-Transformer.
The blade sports a 65mm edge, and is constructed from surgical blade steel, and is both rust-free and long wearing. When folded up, the polypropylene body covers and protects the blade and the user, with a built-in safety catch, keeping the blade fixed in its folded state. When unfolded, the geometry of the folds puts a guard in place and according to the manufacturer, locks the blade in tightly. The blade itself comes in either Teflon Black or Natural Brushed Stainless Steel and the surfaces can be etched and/or printed on.
Ninja Space Monkey has had some grievances with shipping from Iain Sinclair, and the manufacture quality of a couple of their other products, but was very pleased with this particular piece.
I want one! probably to keep in my CSI Folder, rather than my over-stuffed wallet, but might also find a place on my MAC armour carrier in a pouch, but it looks like a great piece.
I think this knife looks fantastic and is pretty awesome with its origami style unfolding as you've described. I've been considering the Boker plus credit card knife as well and bought a pair recently... just waiting on the delivery now. Below is a video link to the Boker knife... I think it'll be especially easy to carry in a wallet after you remove the clip or you can use it as a money clip :)
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very impressive! thanks Wolfie. that looks like a nice piece for a very reasonable cost!
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