EDC on a plane

I've had a few things stolen from my checked luggage over the years (a rare occurance considering how often I fly), so unless I'm going on a trip that requires very specific high quality cutlery and gear, I pack knives that are good and dependable but also common and not overly expensive.

For instance, on my ast trip I took a Leatherman Super Tool 300, a Victorinox OH-Forester and a Cold Steel American Lawman. Al three are good tools that I trust, but I wouldn't cry if they got lost since they hold no sentimental value and can be bought at many local shops for around $50-60 each.
 
I think nailclippers are now allowed. Be careful what you leave in your checked luggage, as it might not be there when you get there.
Sonny
 
De Plano said:
I forgot a micra was on me one time after I checked my luggage so I figured I would give it away at the passenger drop off. I asked around a dozen folks who obviously were dropping folks off, man, you would of thought I was about to carjack them with the looks I got. Finally saw some guy in a Subaru, knew he would take it, and I was right.

Any way, it can be harder to give anything away at an airport, especially a "knife" (even a Micra).

Another time I forgot about a SAK after checking my bags and the only thing I could do was have them put it in an envelope and check it. Never saw it again. I had had that knife since I wasmaybe 6-8 and when I first got it we went to pick up a friend of my moms and being such a kid I did not know you couldn't bring knives through the security check (it was the mid to late seventies when you could go to the gates to meet people arriving). My mom spent around an hour explaining that her young kid who was not getting on a plane was not a threat. She talked about that just last month 35 years later
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You just gave me an idea. I think I'll head over to the local airport next weekend and spend a few hours hanging around the security area. It might prove lucrative.:)
 
Don't get mad when TSA takes your knives at the security check. Check their website and it will list out what you can and can not bring. There is no excuse for bringing something that is forbidden on a plane and having it confiscated at the checkpoint. And no offense, but I would not want to ride on a plane with someone I didn't know that was carrying 5 knives, or one for that matter. I put mine in my checked luggage. Simple as that. Also, the TSA rules are Federal, not state-specific, so it doesn't matter where you are flying to.
 
I just check my one EDC that I bring on trips. It's usually a GEC Congress or Cigar frame slipjoint. Never had an issue. But I do expect one of my $100 knives to eventually disappear from my checked bag.

Now there was that time in Nashville when I forgot that I had the blade of my CRKT M16 in my carry on. The TSA guy walked me out of the secure area and let me ship it home.
 
Tactical Pen. I know this because i had a good friend who took one on a plane every time he flew and never got checked. If you really feel the need to be "armed" on a plane, thats your best bet.
 
I just flew to DC a few weeks ago and carried on board my benchmade tactical pen in my right jeans pocket and a cold steel city stick as well as a couple of inexpensive production blades in my checked luggage that could easily be replaced if stolen or lost.
 
My EDC on plane trips within the States is a tactical pen, one without any crenelations normal looking, and a Leatherman Style PS. The Style PS is the one with pliers and scissors and no blade, TSA usually looks at it and see's there is no blade and lets me take it.
 
Daddyo16 said:
You just gave me an idea. I think I'll head over to the local airport next weekend and spend a few hours hanging around the security area. It might prove lucrative.:)
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I don't think most people are dumb enough to forget they are carrying, let alone doing it multiple times ;). Most people just leave it in the box at the checkpoint, which I don't believe they let you rifle through, unfortunately.

But, hey I'll let you know next time I fly. Apparently I have a chance of needing to dump one... damnit
 
I know a guy who's been on a plane half a dozen times with a carabiner knife. TSA never noticed it. Once is understandable. Twice is silly. But after 6 times, they deserve to have someone on their plane with a knife. :p
 
Planetcat said:
Don't get mad when TSA takes your knives at the security check. Check their website and it will list out what you can and can not bring. There is no excuse for bringing something that is forbidden on a plane and having it confiscated at the checkpoint. And no offense, but I would not want to ride on a plane with someone I didn't know that was carrying 5 knives, or one for that matter. I put mine in my checked luggage. Simple as that. Also, the TSA rules are Federal, not state-specific, so it doesn't matter where you are flying to.
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I agree about not blaming the TSA; if you leave a knife in your carry on, it's your fault when it gets confiscated.
I don't agree on the second part. Someone having knives in their luggage, on an airplane, makes you nervous, but that same person on the street, with the same knives on their belt or under their shirt, doesn't? That doesn't make any sense.
 
OCK original said:
For the terrorists who want knifes on the plane their is a way::::: cold steel makes a series of knives made from a synthetic plastic material, i think its called grivory or something like that. they might not be steel but they can def do damage.
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Not trying to be a jerk here, but this is a knife forum and you are apparently a knife maker so I thought I should inform you that the plural of knife is knives.

Also, you've used an incorrect there/their/they're variant. In this situation, the correct spelling is there as in: "He's over there."
"their" is possessive, as in: "It's their knife."

and again, I'm not trying to make anyone mad, just your friendly neighbourhood grammar nazi.


To the OP, please enlighten me as to why you need five knives on you at all times.
 
Dan57 said:
I agree about not blaming the TSA; if you leave a knife in your carry on, it's your fault when it gets confiscated.
I don't agree on the second part. Someone having knives in their luggage, on an airplane, makes you nervous, but that same person on the street, with the same knives on their belt or under their shirt, doesn't? That doesn't make any sense.
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I didn't say that people I dont' know walking around the street with lots of knives doesn't make me nervous. It's a risk we all have to take if we want to carry one (or more) ourselves. Plus, I'm a little more confined on a plane, seat belted in, 30,000 feet in the air. A little different than walking down the street.
 
CWL said:
Cane, .umbrella, flashlight and all manner of pens.
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I have a relatively compact (approx. 2C Maglite sized), but extremely hefty and sturdy Elecktrolumens flashlight that I break down and store with my camera equipment in a carry on bag.
 
RWT said:
I would only do this on an early Monday flight as they turn down the metal detectors and let much more "fly" through the xray machines due to the business rush.
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This was supposed to be a joke right?:confused: I used to work for TSA and trust me they don't "turn down the metal detectors and let more fly through due to rushes.... if that was true all a terrorist would have to do is wait for a rush and carry on his 12" bowie LOL I really hope that was meant as a joke!
 
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