Best Traditional for new TSA rules.

Until everything gets sorted out and all the TSA personnel are fully clear on what's legal and what's not, I'd carry a Vic Classic.
  • It's unlikely to be mistakenly confiscated;
  • It's inexpensive in case it does get confiscated
  • It does about everything a small pocket knife can do
  • And because I carry one on my key chain all the time anyways.
 
knarfeng said:
Until everything gets sorted out and all the TSA personnel are fully clear on what's legal and what's not, I'd carry a Vic Classic.
  • It's unlikely to be mistakenly confiscated;
  • It's inexpensive in case it does get confiscated
  • It does about everything a small pocket knife can do
  • And because I carry one on my key chain all the time anyways.
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And that, sir, is good enough for me!

Later, when the boneheads get it all sorted out, my peanut will be making some trips with me. 'Have nut, will travel'.
 
jackknife said:
And that, sir, is good enough for me!

Later, when the boneheads get it all sorted out, my peanut will be making some trips with me. 'Have nut, will travel'.
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Me too. There is crazy push back on allowing knives on planes in the media. I was watching a program today, and a representative of the flight attendant's union was criticizing the decision. The news person made no attempt at all really question the her position, and worst of all, they kept flashing a poster of knives not allowed. They never actually showed what is permissable.
 
Best Traditional for new TSA rules.

The BEST?
Would be a custom one made.
But for reasons of maybe being lost or confiscated? Would be something like others have said above.
I think it's a good move, maybe not a big step? But a small step in the right direction.

I have had a couple guys order a custom made one of this size.
Made some pee wee slip joint folders a few years ago, they were a bit smaller in size. like a 1'' blade.
Will have to see how these turn out.
 
T.A.DAVISON said:
Best Traditional for new TSA rules.

The BEST?
Would be a custom one made.
But for reasons of maybe being lost or confiscated? Would be something like others have said above.
I think it's a good move, maybe not a big step? But a small step in the right direction.

I have had a couple guys order a custom made one of this size.
Made some pee wee slip joint folders a few years ago, they were a bit smaller in size. like a 1'' blade.
Will have to see how these turn out.
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Thats a great idea! A custom made TSA approved slipjoint.
 
knarfeng said:
Until everything gets sorted out and all the TSA personnel are fully clear on what's legal and what's not, I'd carry a Vic Classic.
  • It's unlikely to be mistakenly confiscated;
  • It's inexpensive in case it does get confiscated
  • It does about everything a small pocket knife can do
  • And because I carry one on my key chain all the time anyways.
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Best advice I've seen :thumbup:.
 
I'm becoming curious as to whether these new rules will still be valid come April 25. There does seem to be some loud backlash from flight attendants, air marshalls and, as of today (edited 3/13/13), one three of the airlines (Delta, US Airways and American) are making noise about it. Add to that, some members of congress are beginning to talk about legislation to overturn TSA's ruling. TSA is holding their ground in their decision, at least for now. But, I think I'll adopt a 'wait and see' attitude until 4/25, at least.


David
 
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jackknife said:
And that, sir, is good enough for me!

Later, when the boneheads get it all sorted out, my peanut will be making some trips with me. 'Have nut, will travel'.
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Yes sir .... "Have nut, will travel, reads the card of a man" ......come on Carl.... you know that song from tv. We're close to the same demographic. One of my favorites

Paladin

I mean....Peter
 
I'm tempted to do the wharncliffe grind on my Opinel #6 to get it down to 6mm. but I would also have to grind the spine about 1/16".

then pop the lock ring off, maybe throw it in the backpack if I want to keep locking capability....
 
I just picked up a small Davison slip joint that fits the guidelines..... But we will see how the always overreacting media and public will cry and try to change things.
 
My first thought when I heard about the rule change was, "sweet, now I can take my Peanut with me!" But I think the Vic Classic is the way to go here. It just seems the safest bet to me, with price being a big factor. I could replace two or four Vic Classics for the same price as replacing a Case. Better safe than sorry.
 
WvHiker said:
My first thought when I heard about the rule change was, "sweet, now I can take my Peanut with me!" But I think the Vic Classic is the way to go here. It just seems the safest bet to me, with price being a big factor. I could replace two or four Vic Classics for the same price as replacing a Case. Better safe than sorry.
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Does anyone know the blade dimensions for the Victorinox Tinker?
 
It's starting to get interesting. Yesterday, FOX News ran a story on State Laws about knives in airports. Seems that after 9/11 several states enacted laws prohibiting knives (fixed blade, folding, box cutters, etc.) of any kind in airports in their states. They (FOX) used Massachusetts as an example. It doesn't matter what TSA says. If you carry a knife in a Massachusetts airport it is a felony subject to 5-years imprisonment. They (FOX) had a Massachusetts State Senator on who said they will have Massachusetts police (airport police, city police, etc.) in their airports looking for knives going through TSA and would step in and arrest anyone doing so or presenting a knife anywhere in their airports.

Looks like it's going to be a bumpy road trying to get knives on planes.
 
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Folks like to grouse at California, but you know a couple of years ago I was at the airport to pick up my wife. I walked up to a police officer at the edge of the parking lot. I asked him if it would be OK to bring my pocket knife into the terminal or did I have to leave it in the car. He told me that, as long as it was legal in the first place and I didn't try to take it past the security check point, there would be no problem.

"Legal in the first place" in San Diego means pretty much any slipjoint and most locking knives, barring stilettos and switchblades with blades longer than 2".
 
I'll just continue to check mine while flying. Having traveled with allowed items a lot (scuba and skydiving gear) and having been singled out from time to time for spot inspections, it just doesn't seem worth it to me to risk any hassles or delays.
My .02 cent...
 
Modoc ED said:
It's starting to get interesting. Yesterday, FOX News ran a story on State Laws about knives in airports. Seems that after 9/11 several states enacted laws prohibiting knives (fixed blade, folding, box cutters, etc.) of any kind in airports in their states. They (FOX) used Massachusetts as an example. It doesn't matter what TSA says. If you carry a knife in a Massachusetts airport it is a felony subject to 5-years imprisonment. They (FOX) had a Massachusetts State Senator on who said they will have Massachusetts police (airport police, city police, etc.) in their airports looking for knives going through TSA and would step in and arrest anyone doing so or presenting a knife anywhere in their airports.

Looks like it's going to be a bumpy road trying to get knives on planes.
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You will be fine - the police are going to be very busy -- think of all the folks flying in with knives on them.... :eek::rolleyes:
 
That's a good point about carrying in CA Frank and I like your phrase; "Legal in the first place".

It would be a good idea for everyone to check their local regualtions before showing up at an airport carrying any kind of knife - coming or going.
 
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