Originally Posted by
bocastephen
When I see a boxcutter, I see a tool. When I see a dangerous individual holding a box cutter, then I see a problem.
If it were me I would have been grateful it did not create a big deal on the airplane.
Just for discussion purposes. I believe a box cutter has been established (by someone, for some reason) as a weapon. What if the maintenance worker planted the box cutter in cahoots with a dangerous person? If such a thing were possible, not reporting it allows the maintenance worker (aka accomplice) to make a second attempt.
I bet the stewardess or pilot reported it and the maintenance worker with the missing tool was found and checked out