On Nov 18, 11:14*am, Cydrome Leader wrote:
Bill Smith wrote:

"nick hull" wrote in message
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In article . com,
"Pete C." wrote:

IIRC it is non-metallic
and missed by metal detectors and I believe it is considered 'plastic'
by TSA

Actually, I just saw these made on the "How it's Made" TV show. For security
concerns, they mix a small amount of metal powder in the knife so it Does
set off the metal detectors.

this sounds dubious.

Some of the ceramic knife companies put a chunk of metal in the handle
for detection purposes.
Karl