This topic has probably been discussed before, but I am new to this forum. I never have a problem carrying my Swiss Army Classic knife aboard an airplane, but I would like to know what is largest blade in a folding knife I could legally carry aboard a domestic flight in the U.S.? I would like to be able to travel with my Benchmade Ascent. Many Thanks in advance.
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You are right, this topic has been done before. It is one of, if not the most discussed specific topics on the forum. Every time we revisit this subject we get a little new information, and things do change over time. None the less, I think most of the collected wisdom will be found in some of the old posts.
I do not have specific links to the old threads, but a quick search of his forum, the General Discussion Forum, and the Archives should produce some results for you.
Good luck, and happy hunting!
Mike
I do not have specific links to the old threads, but a quick search of his forum, the General Discussion Forum, and the Archives should produce some results for you.
Good luck, and happy hunting!
Mike
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And to answer your question:
4 inches
To answer what you didn't ask:
Airlines can have their own, unposted rules. Each individual security checkpoint/checkpoint worker can have their own, unposted rules. Here's a few: Serrated seems to be a no-no (apparently, these knives are super dangerous in the air), black blades seem to be a no-no (apparently, these blades cut better). Other than that, it is the whim of the checkpoint folks.
Good luck. Benchmade Ascent may be OK if it doesn't violate the two no-nos.
Dean
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4 inches
To answer what you didn't ask:
Airlines can have their own, unposted rules. Each individual security checkpoint/checkpoint worker can have their own, unposted rules. Here's a few: Serrated seems to be a no-no (apparently, these knives are super dangerous in the air), black blades seem to be a no-no (apparently, these blades cut better). Other than that, it is the whim of the checkpoint folks.
Good luck. Benchmade Ascent may be OK if it doesn't violate the two no-nos.
Dean
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The last time I was on a plane (about two weeks ago) I realized I probably didn't really need that Random Task in my pocket. I think that a Sypderco Cricket would be more than sufficient for me. I guess I'm just not paranoid yet.
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Well, you do get those serrated plastic knives on the longer flights where they serve meals.
Many, many years ago when the airline made a mistake and I got upgraded to first class, I was served filet mignon for lunch. They gave me a real steak knife to cut it with. Guess those knife restrictions didn't apply to first class in those days (1980s).
I can just see someone trying to hack their way through the bulkhead of the airplane with a serrated Cricket!
Many, many years ago when the airline made a mistake and I got upgraded to first class, I was served filet mignon for lunch. They gave me a real steak knife to cut it with. Guess those knife restrictions didn't apply to first class in those days (1980s).
I can just see someone trying to hack their way through the bulkhead of the airplane with a serrated Cricket!