Overview
From Mission's site:"Mission Knives manufactures the TA probes (Take apart probes) that are non-magnetic humanitarian demining EOD probes, made from our special blend titanium. The TA EOD probes have been extremely successful, especially demining influence mines. Mission’s TA-1, 5pc are non-knurled and include tip, extension and Delrin handle. The TA-1 has earned NSN 6665-01-432-6213. All TA probes are .250” diameter and include a Nylon probe sheath pouch that can be worn on the belt or carried in a load bearing vest pocket. The current “suicide sticks” (made out of plastic, carbon fiber or fiberglass fishing rods, aluminum, wood, etc.) bend, break and give the operator an unclear “feel” when locating mines. Mission has designed these titanium probes to keep the operator alive."
This particular Mine Probe was given/gifed to a CWO3 USMC (RET.) Reconnaissance Officer (1974-2004) by Mr. John Moore, former owner of Mission Knives & Tools for use in IRAQ 2003. Comes with original nylon belt sheath that was strapped to his flak, but never used, is still imbedded with sand from IRAQ. If this thing could talk... Blade Steel: Titanium