Folding blades under 2.5 inches and other NPE questions

[HCM]

For casual but strict NPE's, I second Voodoo's suggestion of a Zebra F701 pen, and I also carry a SureFire EB1. I carry these anyplace I'm likely to be subjected to a security screening (airports.. .gov buildings... Disney). I also carry a minimal IFAK as "gun free zones" have a strange way of attracting crazies set on violence. Pic below of my last visit to an airport. Pen in bag.

Extra credit to anyone who can recognize the airport by the hideous carpet.

It's been a while but Jacksonville ?

[Duelist]

I never suggested welding or pinning.

Lock it open, put it in a sheath and carry it.

Hmm. The guy you quoted above did.

And it's still maybe not such a good idea in all environments.

[voodoo_man]

Zebra f701 pen

[Irelander]

For casual but strict NPE's, I second Voodoo's suggestion of a Zebra F701 pen, and I also carry a SureFire EB1. I carry these anyplace I'm likely to be subjected to a security screening (airports.. .gov buildings... Disney). I also carry a minimal IFAK as "gun free zones" have a strange way of attracting crazies set on violence. Pic below of my last visit to an airport. Pen in bag.

Extra credit to anyone who can recognize the airport by the hideous carpet.

What IFAK is that?

[StraitR]

It's been a while but Jacksonville ?

I wish. haha. It's Vegas.

What IFAK is that?

ITS EDC (The older version)...

[vcdgrips]

Parker Jotter( the all stainless steel model) for us tie and collared shirt types is a go to "tactical pen" for the NPE etc.
The 701 is not all stainless steel unless you get the tip and clicker part from a 402 and retro fit. Too much of a PITA for me.

[Chuck Whitlock]

The 701 is not all stainless steel unless you get the tip and clicker part from a 402 and retro fit. Too much of a PITA for me.

I'd put it off for a while for the same reason, but it really isn't that big of a hassle.

[Irelander]

Just saw a couple of options for folding knives under 2.5 inches.

DPx HEAT

Boker Plus Pen Knife

I don't have experience with either but I know DPx knives are well regarded and the Boker is very low profile.

[cjb1911]

I love carrying my dpx heat, it feels stout in hand plus it has a awesome bottle opener that can also function as a "Emerson wave". Although I mostly use it for beer consumption.

[RevolverRob]

Kershaw-Emerson CQC-3K - Best buy under $30 for a <2.5 folder with a Wave. Can be setup for P'kal style carry. http://www.dlttrading.com/kershaw-em...nto-frame-lock

Kitchen paring knives in your bag/backpack for peeling or cutting your apple at lunch. - https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Prod...Knife/p/6.7503

Other Fixed Blades that may work and are less "obvious" as tactical tools -

Bark River Knives City Knife, based on an old Loveless design http://www.dlttrading.com/city-knife...d-elder-burl-2

Bark River Knives Mikro Canadian - http://www.dlttrading.com/mikro-cana...154-black-g-10

A.G. Russell Woodswalker (which also can be had with a variety of sheaths) - https://agrussell.com/knife/189