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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 2:41 pm
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Originally Posted by docmonkey
Why bother? What's the point of preventing a knife from getting through the checkpoint if knives are readily available in the sterile area?
It satisfies simple minds thinking the ban actually enhances security.

Originally Posted by TSORon
FYI, the only type of knife we are knowingly going to allow through the checkpoint is a plastic one. Size is not a matter, half inch to sword size, it will not get into the sterile area. As for reasoning, how long were the blades on the box cutters used by the 9/11 terrorists?
Metal knives have been permitted for several years, provided that they are round-bladed, butter style. Have you read the Prohibited Items list lately?
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