07-28-2011, 09:13
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Ok.. You guys are the first to see this other than Troll and well.. he's not a person so he doesnt count.
I wanted to make a line of inconspicuous self defense weapons. Items that you can carry and are indeed weapons but dont draw attention. I hope this is the first of a long line of such tools. This is the B.A.B.O. (back alley bottle opener). You can put it on your key ring, no one will think anything of it and even bring it into a bar, but you have a very effective weapon if and when you need it. It's perfect for women, it's obviously easy to use and requires no special training and yes... it will open a bottle. This is just the prototype I hade cut out, the production ones will have all the corners nice and rounded, it will be blasted, look pretty, and be logo'd.
What you think?
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I have one small complaint about it. I was in it's presence and wasn't allowed to touch it.  
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07-28-2011, 09:38
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I am already taking orders. I pick up the first batch tomorrow and most are spoken for just from the few guys I showed them to up at Grp. I am already ordering materials for a larger run. I just wanted to get one all prettied up before I put it on the website.
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This is a great idea. My wife and daughter each carry a small Cold Steel push knife on their keychains, but they are obviously knives and the plastic sheaths are iffy at best. This would be a much better option in some circumstances! 
How do I order one or two?
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07-28-2011, 10:15
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I would like to know how to order as well, these are great!
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07-28-2011, 10:54
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Originally Posted by CRUSADERSTEEL
I am already taking orders. I pick up the first batch tomorrow and most are spoken for just from the few guys I showed them to up at Grp. I am already ordering materials for a larger run. I just wanted to get one all prettied up before I put it on the website.
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What is the address of the website?
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07-28-2011, 11:21
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What is the address of the website?
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www.meltonknifeanddesign.com
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07-28-2011, 11:28
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I don't see this item on the website. What's the price and is the edge sharpened or not (hard to tell from the photos)?
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07-28-2011, 12:17
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I don't see this item on the website. What's the price and is the edge sharpened or not (hard to tell from the photos)?
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Sorry guys I was fairly vague in description ... to order contact me at meltonknifeanddesign@yahoo.com. No the edge isnt sharpened it's simply a blunt force trauma tool, essentially they are knuckles with a bottle opener disguise. They are $49.90, but anyone on here gets a 15% PS Disc. The ones you get will be much nicer, they will be blasted, have lanyard hole drilled and lanyard for key ring, and be logo'd. Any other questions feel free to contact me at the above email..
Thanks,
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07-28-2011, 12:28
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Originally Posted by DJ Urbanovsky
Bad idea.
Carbon fiber is a poor choice for this application. Look at how thin the web is on the sides of the ring. You don't want a device like this collapsing under impact and guillotining your finger. Steel or Ti, now we're talkin'. CF, fuggedaboudit. You'd also start tearing chunks out of it the first time you opened a bottle with it, and that's going to eventually lead to CF splinters, which are unpleasant.
CF and G10 will also blow out and de-laminate when waterjet cut unless the machine is equipped with a pilot hole attachment.
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Absolutely right. D knows a thing or two about a thing or two! D is what happens when you give smart people steel and grinders... Luckily for knuckle draggers like me he shares all that brainpower.. 
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07-28-2011, 13:39
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Combo
How about a combo of the BABO and the NHK? I would be interested in that! 
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07-28-2011, 15:01
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I have one small complaint about it. I was in it's presence and wasn't allowed to touch it.
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LL... You should have said somthing.. I am pretty sure I had to pry it out of You know who's hands lol.. I meant to get you to try it and get your thoughts from a lady's persepective. Troll keeps me wrapped up while he's here I have to watch him like a hawk lmao.... no not really but he does keep me engaged. You will have to push him out of the way next time and say GIVE ME THAT!!
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07-28-2011, 15:06
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How about a combo of the BABO and the NHK? I would be interested in that! |
Well the point is to be able to keep this on your key ring even in places that dont let you have weapons.. The intent is to not LOOK like a weapon. If we add a blade to it then.. well.. we have lost the premise. BUT... I have already thought about making a version of the BABO that is a punch dagger..
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07-28-2011, 15:08
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You will have to push him out of the way next time and say GIVE ME THAT!!
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Or, better yet, give me that or the Troll gets it . . .
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07-28-2011, 23:24
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If you guys get a chance friend us on Facebook Melton Knife and Design and stay plugged into any new projects, random pics, and most of all, post your opinions, ideas, suggestions! Thanks
Gary
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07-29-2011, 10:59
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Well the point is to be able to keep this on your key ring even in places that dont let you have weapons.. The intent is to not LOOK like a weapon. If we add a blade to it then.. well.. we have lost the premise. BUT... I have already thought about making a version of the BABO that is a punch dagger..
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I wasn't suggesting that you change your design. I was thinking of another product along the same line. But so are you.
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07-29-2011, 11:30
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Sorry guys I was fairly vague in description ... to order contact me at meltonknifeanddesign@yahoo.com. No the edge isnt sharpened it's simply a blunt force trauma tool, essentially they are knuckles with a bottle opener disguise. They are $49.90, but anyone on here gets a 15% PS Disc. The ones you get will be much nicer, they will be blasted, have lanyard hole drilled and lanyard for key ring, and be logo'd. Any other questions feel free to contact me at the above email..
Thanks,
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