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Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 CompX | Jun. 30, 2013 CompX Taiwan Land | Mar. 31, 2013 CompX Taiwan Land | Dec. 31, 2012 CompX Taiwan Land
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Promissory note receivable |  |  |  |  | $ 3.0
Promissory note receivable |  | 1.6 | 3.0 |  |
Cash collected on notes receivable | $ 3.0 |  | $ 1.8 | $ 1.2 |

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