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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 1:21 pm
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Originally Posted by You want to go where?
I don't know about modern hockey skates, but figure skate blades can be removed, although it is a time-consuming process that would surely be noticed.
All it would take to get the blade off the boot is a screwdriver - like the ones many hockey players carry to adjust their helmets. Wouldn't take more than 2 minutes. The metal shaft of the screwdriver is less than 2 inches long, and it wouldn't be hard to conceal.

You want to where? is correct that the skates are a not a real threat to the aircraft; my original question is whether they would be perceived as a threat and thus banned in carry-on luggage.
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