NPEt - The Non-Permissive Environment Tool

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Innovation thrives on necessity. In restrictive environments where certain tools are difficult to obtain or carry discreetly without detection, a purpose-built object like this one is precisely what you need. It can handle scraping tasks, puncturing tasks, smashing tasks (with the ring), and light cutting tasks (to some extent). Plus, the blade can be reshaped with an actual knife or something more primitive. Being 3D printable means that if an authoritative figure did try to physically inspect you, disposing of this in the nearest trash can or bush would be easy on your wallet. Delta darts are also cool, but sometimes you want something with more grip and utility; something more consistent, familiar, and refined. This tool features a tanto tip for strength with plastic, front jimping, a skeletonized handle, and a karambit ring. The concept was loosely based off of a Tops Knives CUT 4.0. Included are two versions with different bevels. The "dull" version is for when you want something that looks cleaner and sacrifices cutting ability for tip strength; it features two 45-degree bevels. This is good for things like IWB carry without a sheath or for keeping in your pillowcase. The "edged" version is for when you want an all-rounder that might actually be used for normal tasks; it features two 16.3-degree bevels. This is good for things like sheathed carry or for keeping in the shower. The tip strength on the "edged" version isn't actually that far off from the "dull" version, if at all. The sheath is something of a work in progress; while it does have retention over the tool, it doesn't have any attachment points for a carry method. Maybe tape for a true NPE? Designed in California, USA. Because we all know how much California loves these types of things, right? This place is basically an NPE. I am not responsible for any injury or legal issues. This is for educational purposes only.