Are these cards flammable? Can they be used to fend off zombies in the coming apocalypse?
833134
Is this one question, or two separate ones? Should you find yourself in a zombie apocalypse, and you believe that lighting a deck of cards on fire is an appropriate way to defend yourself... then yes. I recommend that you do exactly that.
833135
I would argue that these cards are of more use as a deterrent. It's been proven in approximately zero clinical trials that excessive use of this product creates a slime-like coating (of pure evil) around your brain that makes it difficult for zombies to smell it.As for flammability, I would recommend strongly against using this product while on fire -- in fact, I think there should be a disclaimer to this effect. Successful use at Burning Man does hint they can be used within the same general proximity as open flame. I believe the actual flammability of the cards themselves is likely somewhere between the two. I would argue that these cards are of more use as a deterrent. It's been proven in approximately zero clinical trials that excessive use of this product creates a slime-like coating (of pure evil) around your brain that makes it difficult for zombies to smell it.As for flammability, I would recommend strongly against using this product while on fire -- in fact, I think there should be a disclaimer to this effect. Successful use at Burning Man does hint they can be used within the same general proximity as open flame. I believe the actual flammability of the cards themselves is... » Read More I would argue that these cards are of more use as a deterrent. It's been proven in approximately zero clinical trials that excessive use of this product creates a slime-like coating (of pure evil) around your brain that makes it difficult for zombies to smell it.As for flammability, I would recommend strongly against using this product while on fire -- in fact, I think there should be a disclaimer to this effect. Successful use at Burning Man does hint they can be used within the same general proximity as open flame. I believe the actual flammability of the cards themselves is likely somewhere between the two. « Show Less
833136
Ahhhh grasshopper...when one can with one deft move, embed a card into a zombie's brain...there is...no need for flame.
1714861
absolutely that is their whole purpose...the fire starter will generate a flame ..the hardest part is finding dry tinder if you are deluged by a rainstorm
2227741
Yes, they can be used in friendly duels. Our grandson uses them often with his friends. He was told they are not legal for tournament use though. Still very nice cards for the price.
221264
No they are not, they are high quality card stock with a plastic coating finish. Very nice cards though, I have two decks myself and I love them.
2114
Ive never had an issue with these cards, but I don't have temp analysis. We use these in business machines, not for gaming so we never have the need to monitor the temp.
1133071
They are the same as a regular deck of playing cards. I'd say if you got them slightly wet, it would be easy to just wipe them off. They do seem to have a coating, but they are not made out of plastic.
2002150
Thiese cards are surprisingly thin. They are not laminated or glossy, have no protective coating. I would say they are thinner and more prone to bending than regular playing cards. A toddler like mine left alone with these would bend ro tear them within seconds.
1002031
yes!, use can them anytime you want to start a fire. I first started using them to get the coal going in my charcoal chimney (friend gave me a box of them). I've also used them by dropping one onto a pile of charcoal. Something else you can do with them...cut each cube into quarters, or halved, so they'll go further, but I use an entire cube when I use them to start my charcoal chimney. others may have better and different ideas
1532167
They will protect you from the heat very well, the main concern would be if they got enough flammable liquid on them. Kevlar is very easy to put out if it ever did catch on fire. As a welder I have yet to receive any arc or splatter burns thanks to these. To answer your question specifically, yes they would protect you from direct contact with flames and act as a heat shield. If your worried about flammable liquid soaking in you could always run the sleeves under a tap and wring them out which I do just to help with the summer heat.
267232
Sure, they would protect your hand completely from being cut, zombies have pretty blunt teeth like most human teeth, although the zombies teeth would still do crushing damage.
1721685
The ones I got did not include fluid. I doubt they would be considered flammable but that may depend on the carrier and jurisdiction.
1988368
I would not use them for this purpose. They are designed for holding cards.
876862
not sure. but i do know these cards work wonders and survived many poker games. I even bought a set for one of our poker buddies and they love it. Good quality cards
234164
they are your basic paper cards. but if you want plastic cards look for water proof playing cars. hope that helps.
647337
I would not use them for hot coals, I think they would melt or burn your hands.
214764
Depends how bad they are charred. You should be able to use them at least one additional time as long as they're not overly scorched.
1559075
I use mine for mig welding and they are awesome - perfect for mig welding. But they are not strictly speaking fire-proof.