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Flying from Miami to London in May. What can/should I bring?
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Non-locking folder with a cutting edge of under 3". How about a SAK or something traditional?
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You can try a Victorinox Classic and buy something when you are there also or as well. My understanding is that what is a new knife policy for TSA has taken place long before in the EU. The knife carry laws in the UK are fairly strict as compared to what you are used to so make sure you have read up on them before your trip.
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Case peanut. Make sure to check the laws of where you're flying out of. Even though the tsa is finally showing some common sense doesn't mean all states are. I know there's a few airports that it's still illegal to have a knife.
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The Cadet is my absolute favorite SAK but sadly I think the blade length will not pass current scrutiny. You can always try but risk confiscation- I would not recommend that though!
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It isn't the TSA you need to deal with, it is the British legal system that you will have to obey.
British laws do not allow for carry of locking knives longer than 3 inches unless you are camping or hunting in the appropriate locales, so you should limit yourself to SAKs and traditional slipcase knives just in case. -Do not think that you can pull a "I'm a dumb American!" defense, as foreign police and judges love to make examples of Americans. When in their country, obey their laws.
British laws do not allow for carry of locking knives longer than 3 inches unless you are camping or hunting in the appropriate locales, so you should limit yourself to SAKs and traditional slipcase knives just in case. -Do not think that you can pull a "I'm a dumb American!" defense, as foreign police and judges love to make examples of Americans. When in their country, obey their laws.
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That would be my advice. It isn't what you were wanting to hear, but seems like the best option.
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If you feel like you have to bring something, bring a peanut or the like. Being from Miami myself, I understand wanting to be armed at all times lol.
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Unfortunately, I agree.
I agree, but you're not 100% correct there dude. Anything over 3" (cutting edge to be precise) or that locks or is fixed bladed can only be carried around in public if you have a 'good reason'. Visiting the sights in the most violent cuty in Britain with a bowie on your leg won't be the best idea
Get the Spyderco UKPK, great little pocket knife and totally legit to have in your pocket without any hassel!
the only other tip I can give you is, say you're Canadian, lol!
Fill your belly with some real beer and have a good time too!
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I did say that, you just didn't understand it.
You need a reason to carry, and I have learned from my UK knife friends that contractors going to their work with their Leatherman tools have been stopped and prosecuted...
Perhaps claiming to be Canadian may get you further.
Must have been the grammar that illuded me
(lol, just playing 
)I don't know the cases in which those contractors were prosecuted but it sounds like a load of bs, to be honest. It would change the laws if they had been porsecuted as all our laws are founded on cases and thus change over time. It is still a completely logical and reasonable excuse to carry work tools to work. Maybe we should take those claims with a pinch of salt.
The only case I can think of where something simular lead to a 'legal warning' charge was when a bouncer had a locking leatherman and a UKPK spydie in his pocket during a fight at work (go on www.britishblades.co.uk and search up the guycep stotry!) The police were cool with the multi tool but actually arrested him for the UKPK! never went to court though as he accept the warnings and lost the knife.
I don't understand what you're asking, and seeing the variety of answers, I can tell that I'm not the only one. Are you, (1,) looking for a knife that you'll be able to carry aboard a plane; (2,) a knife that is legal to EDC in the UK; or (3,) something that's a combination of both?
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I agree, but you're not 100% correct there dude. Anything over 3" (cutting edge to be precise) or that locks or is fixed bladed can only be carried around in public if you have a 'good reason'. Visiting the sights in the most violent cuty in Britain with a bowie on your leg won't be the best idea
Get the Spyderco UKPK, great little pocket knife and totally legit to have in your pocket without any hassel!
the only other tip I can give you is, say you're Canadian, lol!
Fill your belly with some real beer and have a good time too!
Can't carry that on a plane, the blade is too wide. You can try putting it in checked luggage but I've had a few knives and other things disappear from checked luggage.
If you don't want a Peanut you can always take a sak and shorten the blade a little bit, it's only a couple mm over the limit.