Originally Posted by thesaints
My view:
Before 9/11 security at US airports was lower then in Europe. Do you remember unticketed people being able to go to the gate area ? Also, I think box cutters wouldn't have been allowed on board in Europe to begin with.
I am certain they would have. I bought a Swiss Army pocket knife in the duty-free section of the airport in Rhodes (which is after security). I can't swear to it, but I believe I used to see them offered in other countries as well.