Originally Posted by
Spiff
The WTMD detects such items.
I detest the shoe screen as much as anyone, but I have several kyocera ceramic knives that are the sharpest knives i've ever owned. They could cerainly be a threat.
The metal detector would not see these, but I'm certain the xray will (assuming the operator is paying attention).
(Edited to add: koko beat me to it)