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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 5:01 pm
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
Are corkscrews verboten now? TSA at SFO found a nice metal corkscrew in my carryon that I thought I'd lost and told me that the corkscrew isn't the problem, but the small (1") foil cutter blade is not allowed.

Never mind that ORD TSA didn't see it/care about it. (to which the SFO lady said, "well, that's Chicago for you")

I didn't want to lose the $20 corkscrew (it has a nice feel) so I checked the bag.
corkscrews are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags (search for "screw" ), but your are screwed if the corkscrew has a blade on it. you must check it or be considered a wine/whine ter'wrist
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