I'm going to Cancun...need knife advice.

Jackal · Oct 26, 1999

Next June, my girlfriend, my best-friend, his girlfriend, and myself are all going down to Cancun for 7days 6 nights. What should I take? What should I carry? How should I get it there? Right now I have a 9100S, a 3500, a modified 850S, a large decorated Sebenza, and a Mini-Stryker...definately more to come over the next few months. I think right now...the clear choice seems to be the 850S. I don't know the laws down there, or about bringing aboard aircraft in my luggage...not carry on. What do you think I should do?

Thanks.

-AR

"Hell Ned, everythings legal in Mexico. It's the american way." -Uncle Jimbo

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swball · Oct 26, 1999

Jackyl,

FWIW, I went to Cuba last year with my Endura (plain edge), and just threw it in with my luggage. I didn't bother to try and keep it on the plane with me, it wasn't worth the hassle.

Oh yea, I'd probably be a bit careful if you decide to carry it throughout the city. From what I remember (

) Cancun is one hell of a party place, and you wouldn't want to get caught in a bar fight with a knife in a foreign country, if you catch my drift.

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Jackal · Oct 26, 1999

Hahaha...got it. I wouldn't want to carry to a nightclub down there either. Too many belligerent drunks I'm sure. The odds of finding yourself in the middle of an altercation down there are probably a lot higher than normal. I jsut like to know that I have a knife handy is why I want to take one. You know...like the credit card commercial. "Don't leave home, without it."

-AR

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marklee · Oct 26, 1999

I took a small Sog sidewinder down there last year. No problems getting into Cancun, but leaving was another matter. I put it in the tray going through the metal detector and they called a guard over. He said I could either go back through the ticket line and get them to OK it or leave it. He didn't care that I had brought it on the same airlines to Mexico. The line was at least 45 minutes long and my flight left in 30 minutes so I gave the guard the knife and said goodbye. In other words, when the sign says no knives, they mean ALL knives. By the way, it's definitely a party town, but I've been there three times and have yet to see any trouble. The three rules I was told: 1. No public nudity 2. Don't pass out in the street, 3. Stay away from the drugs, but get as drunk as you like.

Enjoy yourself.

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Jackal · Oct 26, 1999

No public nudidy? I thought that's what Cancun was all about? Oh well...If I do take a knife...it'll be in my luggage. I brought back a Swiss made Bali-Song a few years back from Europe with no problems. I even came back through Atlanta customs during the Olympics with it...now that was lucky.

-AR

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AlaChoctaw · Oct 26, 1999

Jackyl, just remember that you have no "constitutional rights" down there, and that you are automatically wrong (my experience) in any problem with locals.At very least I would advise against taking any knife I really didn't want to lose.Note also that Mexico has no extradition treaty with the U.S. (unless recent), and they can keep you without charges as long as they wish.In short: don't piss them off!They are dead serious.

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Jackal · Oct 26, 1999

Thanks for the info. I'm having 2nd. thoughts.

-AR

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BH · Oct 26, 1999

Hey Jackyl-
I was down there in May on my Honeymoon. I brought a SAK Huntsman. No problem getting it on the plane or carrying it. I would recommend something like that, Don't take something that you can't afford to loose. When your there, they will try and sell you those cheap nato OTF POS. I talked a guy down to $2.00 for one, but decided not to risk it going through customs w/ it. when your there, go to Frogs, it is a good time.Also, take the time to go on a Booze Cruise. It's a lot of fun, especially if they serve dinner in the evening. We went on Captain hooks, lot of fun, Operated by an American Company. A little expensive, but they make STRONG Drinks

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Later,
Brian

Jackal · Oct 26, 1999

Hahaha...congrats Brian. Our trip is planned...we're hitting all the clubs near by...one or two everynight...Scubadiving...wave runners, bungee jumping...cave exploring...Mayan Ruins...lots to do and see. We bought a party package.

-AR

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swball · Oct 26, 1999

Jackyl,

Don't have second doubts - I wouldn't be caught dead without a knife anywhere. Do yourself a favour and leave the good stuff at home and bring an inexpensive knife, especially if you're going scuba diving, rock climbing, etc.. just don't do anything dumb with it, and you should be just fine.

Besides, you know you'll be kicking yourself in the a** if you don't bring one!

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HarlowJ · Oct 26, 1999

The people in and around Cancun are among the nicest in the world. This is not Mexico City by any stretch of the imagination. However, I wouldn't risk having anything the Policia could misconstrue- that's why I carry Swiss Army knives overseas- more like tool kits to the eye, but a knife if you need one.

JoHnYKwSt · Oct 26, 1999

Jackl,

Have fun on your trip, even though it's half a year away.

I'm sure if you just keep your knife under 3" you should be fine.

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Stompy · Oct 26, 1999

By all means do not bring a knife!!!

Just think...wouldn't that give you an excuse to buy a few knives there? Like a new Sebenza, a few customs...

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Bob Irons · Oct 26, 1999

Sounds like it will be a fun trip!

Take the cheap, but serviceable knife and have great time.

swball · Oct 26, 1999

FWIW, the mall on the main strip in Cancun sold cheap OTF autos the last time I was there..

See if you can find any, they're worth a good laugh!

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Jackal · Oct 26, 1999

Hahahaha...thanks guys. Good advice. Those cheapo OTF's are always good for a laugh or three.

-AR

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sdw · Oct 27, 1999

Jackyl
I would take a small jack knife or SAK.
If an athority down there sees a knife like you said he can and will take.I lost a kershaw rotary lock to a guard checking people at the door to a night club.Nothing more than a common pocket knife IMO.The only thing that makes it worse is that the dudes that take them put them right in their own pockets and keep them for their selves.If it happens the best thing to do is give it up.Be carefull and have fun.
scott w

Hal · Oct 27, 1999

One word of caution. If you own a gun or if any in your party own a firearm, be sure that you have zero ammunition. Go through your pockets and your luggage and make sure you don't have any loose rounds. One bullet can earn you jail time in Mexico.

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Jackal · Oct 27, 1999

No firearms? No ammo? No knives? No getting naked? Damn...maybe I'll just stay right here in Missouri, Arkansas, or Oklahoma...

-AR

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Survivital · Oct 28, 1999

I spent 3 weeks there and carried an ancient 4" Rigid folder (i.e. disposable hero)clipped to front pocket. I didn't spend much time in the Hotel Zone, but had no probs outside the wire. Mostly indigs asking why I needed it. Came in handy on bus. Don't take anything that you aren't prepared to ditch. Jason