There is a type of luggage lock called Cliplok that is designed to allow a luggage screener to cut them open and then relock them afterward. Later on, you can replace the shackle cheaply. It looks like this:


The cutout on the left side marks where they are designed to be cut.
But do TSA or customs (US CBP, UK HMRC) screeners understand what this lock is? Or will they just cut the lock at the top and defeat the whole purpose?
Has anyone had any experience using this type of lock?
The advantages of this lock are:
- not vulnerable to stolen TSA keys or lock picking
- it can be locked after opening