Uh, Jeff....

EVERYONE thinks of that. That is why I always carry gloves.

Properly trained L.E.O's etc will find everything. They ain't the problem.
Terrorists (who are)ain't going to search people in the short term. Long term - yes.
Basic rule is to escape at the first oppotunity. If they say that they will kill "x" no of people if someone escapes? Escape anyway. If your are a Brit Cit or an Amercan your probably going to be killed anyway.

on the mention of getting killed.... I think LEOs and MOD personnel are at extra risk of getting it first when captured. So as soon as youre captured what do you do with your MOD/LEO ID card? Attempt to cut open the seat from below and stashing it there...?

A friend once showed me how to conceal a razorblade (single edged, in your mouth (sharp edge down and placed between your cheek and gums), you use your tongue to remove it from this position and you can get to it REALLY fast.

What did he do time for? Or was he just in a gang?

Stupid idea- one sneeze and you either cut off your tounge or you get really lucky and swallow the razor blade.

Rumor was that the B-girls in Viet Nam did that trick, then at the appropriate moment would whip the blade out and whack the unsuspecting G.I. in the worst possible place (from a guys point of view). Don't know if that was ever documented, or just guy talk, kind of like the old square needle story...

I'd only want a razor blade if I was planning on getting into a fight, when being hit in the face is a possibility. Wouldn't fancy that with a razor blade in my cheek. I've heard of criminals keeping a lockpick or handcuff key there.
simon

Actually, to my mind, and in the orginal E&E scenario, I only want a couple of things:

A way out immediate captivity: lockpicks and a wire saw
What I need to run back home: compass (for direction), space blanket (OG for choice!) for shelter (or similar - you won't have time to knock up a lean to with fire if you are running hard with anyone on your tail, but if you do get to lie-up, an instant shelter makes all the difference), a water bag and purification tablets (if you are moving any distance, drinking water is pretty important)

Most of this is small or flexible for concealment. I'd like lots of other stuff, but this isn't my EDC or a PSK, it is my response to the original question.