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DRZ Apr 25, 2009 9:15 am
Knife/Tool in carry-on question...
 
I carry at least one knife in my pocket 24/7 (unless I'm traveling The Friendly Skies, that is). Several weeks ago, I realized I still had one in my pocket after checking my luggage. The checked luggage could not be brought back (I asked).

This was a boxcutter type knife that I use at work every day. I reluctantly threw '"Ol' Faithful" into a trash can.

With this type of knife, the cutting edge is easily removed. I could have disposed of the blade and kept the handle.

Could a knife handle with no blade be included in my carry-on luggage? (It would fit well within the 6" tool limit)

Trollkiller Apr 25, 2009 1:42 pm
Originally Posted by DRZ (Post 11642215)
I carry at least one knife in my pocket 24/7 (unless I'm traveling The Friendly Skies, that is). Several weeks ago, I realized I still had one in my pocket after checking my luggage. The checked luggage could not be brought back (I asked).

This was a boxcutter type knife that I use at work every day. I reluctantly threw '"Ol' Faithful" into a trash can.

With this type of knife, the cutting edge is easily removed. I could have disposed of the blade and kept the handle.

Could a knife handle with no blade be included in my carry-on luggage? (It would fit well within the 6" tool limit)
If I were a TSO I would not allow it. My thought process would be you may have an accomplice that is sneaking the blade.

As a non TSO I know that a box cutter is not dangerous and can easily be defeated by a plane full of passengers.

DRZ Apr 30, 2009 2:33 pm
The answer is "yes". (2X this week)
It's a tool within the 6" limits and has no cutting edge.


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