Another reason to love little Buck slipjoints: TSA now says you can fly with 'em!

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NBCNews.com is reporting:

For the first time since the 9/11 terror attacks, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow small knives and some previously prohibited sports equipment onto airplanes as carry-on items.

According to the TSA, passengers will be able to carry-on knives that are less than 2.36 inches long and less than one-half inch wide.
 
Here is a question:

I think the 303, 309, 305 fall under size constraints. Do they have "Molded" handles? Technically they do, but I think that is directed toward more tactical style knives. Also, no mention of multiple blades, which I assume are OK.
 
Tin Sue said:
Clip point blade of 303 exceeds maxiumum blade length of 2.36". :(
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Really? I don't own one, but my Case pen knife, which is 1/8 longer closed, is just a bit over 6cm. They must have packed all the blade length they could with the 303.

Anyway, I think if you pack anything near the limit, it may get confiscated. Agents won't be stopping to measure blades. If you catch one on a bad day...
 
It's progress either way, but I've sworn off flying commercial unless it's absolutely vital. Still I'd feel a lot better being able to carry my 309 (or similar styled knife), than no knife at all. Very good news.
 
Good link oregon-doesnt help me alot since a 303 is too big and thats about as small as I would bother carrying on purpose. At least I dont have to take my 425 of the key ring anymore.
 
imafritz said:
Good link oregon-doesnt help me alot since a 303 is too big and thats about as small as I would bother carrying on purpose. At least I dont have to take my 425 of the key ring anymore.
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Wouldn't the 425 be prohibited since it's a locking blade? I was thinking that the 055 or Nano Bantam would be OK because the blade lengths are less than 2.36", but locking blades are out.
 
A helpful visual aid explains this new flying cutlery standard:

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The chinese upside down trick opening slip joint novelty knife is OK because of no lock to hold the sharp-baby-sharp blade open, not a moulded grip and the blade is under 2 1/3 inches long. Yet it may not be your best choice as its opening and closing is the novelty... !@#$* OK. There, I've got. Gasp.
 
I read today that "The TSA said that, on average, passengers leave about 850 pounds a month of prohibited items at a typical large airport, with knives accounting for half that weight." WSJ p A6 March 6, 2013. So that is 14 pounds of knives each day (850#/2 = 425#/30days = 14#/day)! Since travelers are obviously already bringing knives to airports it looks like some will not be confiscated beginning April 25th. I wonder how well-received knives will be among passengers and flight attendants...
 
Well Steve, the best thing to do if you take one on board a plane is to just leave it in your pocket and don't make an issue of having one. That way, no one will even know you have it.
No point in taking it out and waving it around for all to see. The tiny knives being allowed are really only good for a couple of things like cleaning your fingernails or opening mail.

So clean your nails and open your mail BEFORE you take the flight. ;)
 
I've spent my flight money on cutlery so I am not at risk for TSA grab ups. :)

BTW, I found my trick knife (bottom knife in above pic) and was actually able to open and close it, after a bit of fiddling, and it made me wonder if you threw yours up on the roof yet or, if not gone, can you operate it?
 
oregon said:
I've spent my flight money on cutlery so I am not at risk for TSA grab ups. :)

BTW, I found my trick knife (bottom knife in above pic) and was actually able to open and close it, after a bit of fiddling, and it made me wonder if you threw yours up on the roof yet or, if not gone, can you operate it?
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Naww, I still have it somewhere, but I never did master the art of getting it open on a regular basis.
 
Should you locate and want to work it: To Open: Holding closed knife with blade tip pointed up push blade in toward back of knife and blade will pop out a bit. Pull blade until full open and it is a hard slipjoint so some effort is needed. To close: Rotate blade until almost closed then point blade tip down and push the blade closed. That is it. Tip up to open then down to close.
 
What about Swiss Army Knives? They show them as acceptable, but my Explorer has a blade that is over 6CM in length.

Chad
 
Don't head to the airport with your knives in pocket just yet. The Pilots, Stewardess and relatives of 911 victims are protesting the policy change. I bet they drop it.
 
ChadHahn said:
What about Swiss Army Knives? They show them as acceptable, but my Explorer has a blade that is over 6CM in length.

Chad
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If it's too long, or flirting with being too long, I would not bring it. Unless you don't mind losing the knife.

The Classic is a very handy tool and meets the new regulations. Don't let its size fool you.
 
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