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OK, I'll start.
I've been carrying a Gerber EZ-Out in the front of my waistband now for about two years. The EZ-Out is 3.5 inches, partially serrated, 400 series stainless blade, plastic handles with a hole of sorts (Spyderco licensed?).
Now of course I carry a REAL Spyderco.
I fly maybe 3 to 4 times a year (U.S. domestic), and have NEVER had it detected at security.
I just empty my pockets of all change/keys, take off my watch, but leave the knife in the waistband. And just walk on through.
It never ceases to amaze me, I keep waiting for the beep, but it never comes.
I'm sure glad I'm able to carry my blade; EVEN on an airplane.
What a great country.
I've been carrying a Gerber EZ-Out in the front of my waistband now for about two years. The EZ-Out is 3.5 inches, partially serrated, 400 series stainless blade, plastic handles with a hole of sorts (Spyderco licensed?).
Now of course I carry a REAL Spyderco.
I fly maybe 3 to 4 times a year (U.S. domestic), and have NEVER had it detected at security.
I just empty my pockets of all change/keys, take off my watch, but leave the knife in the waistband. And just walk on through.
It never ceases to amaze me, I keep waiting for the beep, but it never comes.
I'm sure glad I'm able to carry my blade; EVEN on an airplane.
What a great country.
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Folding knives the size of an EZ-Out, a Delica, etcetera (blades under 3") generally pass muster at for USA domestic air travel, even if you put them in the tray where security can see them. Some security types think that serrations are "menacing," and FAA rules, according to most sources, prohibit any folder over 4" and any fixed blade.
It's big city courthouse security that will have the metal detectors set almost to jailhouse sensitivity, and won't let so much as a dinky little Swiss Army Classic into the building.
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It's big city courthouse security that will have the metal detectors set almost to jailhouse sensitivity, and won't let so much as a dinky little Swiss Army Classic into the building.
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- JKM
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Stocky,
As James pointed out, you can carry on most non serrated blades three inches and under with no problem. I simply put the knife on the tray and let the guard check for serrations.
I personally see no reasons to "check/challenge" the effectiveness of the metal detector on a ongoing basis -- unless you work for FAA. If it were to go off and they had to search for the reason and find your knife. I think that makes you pretty suspicious in security's eyes. Just a thought.
sing
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As James pointed out, you can carry on most non serrated blades three inches and under with no problem. I simply put the knife on the tray and let the guard check for serrations.
I personally see no reasons to "check/challenge" the effectiveness of the metal detector on a ongoing basis -- unless you work for FAA. If it were to go off and they had to search for the reason and find your knife. I think that makes you pretty suspicious in security's eyes. Just a thought.
sing
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Hi Stocky,
You could buy a Warren Thomas folder when you go to court or travel. You might also want one of his neck knives if you ever land in jail.
Later,
John
P.S. A knife saved my life last week when I had to open a box with REALLY thick tape!
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You could buy a Warren Thomas folder when you go to court or travel. You might also want one of his neck knives if you ever land in jail.
Later,
John
P.S. A knife saved my life last week when I had to open a box with REALLY thick tape!
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A neck knife in jail? That'd be even better than soap on a rope!
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LMAO!
You really got me with that one Matt!
Later,
John
You really got me with that one Matt!
Later,
John
Hey, Stocky, where are you flying? I've had the metal buckle of a dress belt (no Rodeo buckle for sure) set off the airport detector, as well as the metal *eyelets* of some "urban" hiking boots. It got so bad I would just take my belt off before the detector and expect a beep anyway. What gives?
Also, Tulsa County courthouse would not let me carry a Native in one day. I thought it was the serrated blade. I asked a cop about it--he said the old rule was no blades longer than the guard's palm width was allowed. This was a quick and easy way to check. But not all guards are the same size, and the complaints bugged the Sheriff so much he said screw'em all, and pretty much nothing bigger (or different) from a traditional pen knife is allowed.
Also, Tulsa County courthouse would not let me carry a Native in one day. I thought it was the serrated blade. I asked a cop about it--he said the old rule was no blades longer than the guard's palm width was allowed. This was a quick and easy way to check. But not all guards are the same size, and the complaints bugged the Sheriff so much he said screw'em all, and pretty much nothing bigger (or different) from a traditional pen knife is allowed.
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Hey Stocky,
What kind of knife is it that you carry onto the plane? Is it the Gerber, or the Spyder? If the Spyder, which one is it?
I carry a Spyderco Standard, along with a plain edge Military and a Benchmade Axis. Well, at least that's what I'm carrying now. They all vary, except the Axis. Anyway, I use them for everything from opening mail, to cutting up apples and oranges, to sharpening sticks for roasting marshmallows on youth group outings (I am a youth group counselor/teacher/leader at my church). I use every knife I have, except the Axis. It is for ... oh, well,... special occasions, of which I have never encountered yet. Bottom line, I don't intend to use it except to save a life, so it stays razor sharp. I also have used a Native to trim branches off of trees, cut rope, twine, and everyone's favorite, boxes. I also periodically destroy the edge on several of my knives when I accidentally try to cut through the staples in magazine while trying to cut out articles to save. Oh, and my favorite, using the flat blade of a Benchmade Ascent 835 cut open bagels and spread peanut butter on them during hikes and camping!
Sorry they're all so mundane uses...
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It just a ****ing staple!!
Guess who...
St. Mary's County, Republik of Marilundt
What kind of knife is it that you carry onto the plane? Is it the Gerber, or the Spyder? If the Spyder, which one is it?
I carry a Spyderco Standard, along with a plain edge Military and a Benchmade Axis. Well, at least that's what I'm carrying now. They all vary, except the Axis. Anyway, I use them for everything from opening mail, to cutting up apples and oranges, to sharpening sticks for roasting marshmallows on youth group outings (I am a youth group counselor/teacher/leader at my church). I use every knife I have, except the Axis. It is for ... oh, well,... special occasions, of which I have never encountered yet. Bottom line, I don't intend to use it except to save a life, so it stays razor sharp. I also have used a Native to trim branches off of trees, cut rope, twine, and everyone's favorite, boxes. I also periodically destroy the edge on several of my knives when I accidentally try to cut through the staples in magazine while trying to cut out articles to save. Oh, and my favorite, using the flat blade of a Benchmade Ascent 835 cut open bagels and spread peanut butter on them during hikes and camping!
Sorry they're all so mundane uses...
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It just a ****ing staple!!
Guess who...
St. Mary's County, Republik of Marilundt
"HOW AN ENDURA SAVED MY SNORKELING TRIP"
Drama in Real Life
About once a year I take all the kids on a snorkeling trip down a beautiful, spring-fed river in northern Florida. It's managed by the State, and you park your car downstream and ride a shuttle to the spring head. Everything you take goes in the river, so usually I don't take anything but mask, snorkel and fins - - and my old, first generation serrated Endura. I broke the integral pocket clip off years ago, so I put a lanyard on it and use it as my river knife.
This summer, my entire group was in the water, waiting for me, when my dive mask broke. It has a plastic bracket attached to each side of the mask that the strap threads through. The bracket snapped off the mask and it was impossible to wear the mask. The strap was intact, and the hard plastic shell of the mask isn't part of the water seal, so I whipped out my Endura and cut/sawed a slot in the shell so I could thread the strap directly through the shell. It worked so well I haven't bothered to replace the mask.
The trip would have been ruined if not for the knife.
Drama in Real Life
About once a year I take all the kids on a snorkeling trip down a beautiful, spring-fed river in northern Florida. It's managed by the State, and you park your car downstream and ride a shuttle to the spring head. Everything you take goes in the river, so usually I don't take anything but mask, snorkel and fins - - and my old, first generation serrated Endura. I broke the integral pocket clip off years ago, so I put a lanyard on it and use it as my river knife.
This summer, my entire group was in the water, waiting for me, when my dive mask broke. It has a plastic bracket attached to each side of the mask that the strap threads through. The bracket snapped off the mask and it was impossible to wear the mask. The strap was intact, and the hard plastic shell of the mask isn't part of the water seal, so I whipped out my Endura and cut/sawed a slot in the shell so I could thread the strap directly through the shell. It worked so well I haven't bothered to replace the mask.
The trip would have been ruined if not for the knife.
Flying Indy, Chicago, Salt Lake, Boise, Etc.
BUT I agree with sing, IF you get caught, you'd feel pretty stupid, pulling out a knife after having already emptied everything else out.
BTW it was a full size Gerber EZ-Out. (see 2nd message above).
Now how about all the rest of you lurkers?
How are you using your knives, have they pulled you out of any tight situations?
OK, I got another one.
I was bowhunting this year (I got a deer, first year bow hunting). Anyway I wanted to climb up over this peak to cut travel time going around. Well it got very steep, and I took a small rope and was throwing it up around trees and boulders to stabilize my accent. I found that some of the trees and brush had extraneous little branches which made it hard to get the rope around. Here comes the knife. Open with one hand, hold onto something with the other, reach up cut the offending twigs, the rope goes around fine. No falls!
( I also cut fruit, and spread stuff)
BUT I agree with sing, IF you get caught, you'd feel pretty stupid, pulling out a knife after having already emptied everything else out.
BTW it was a full size Gerber EZ-Out. (see 2nd message above).
Now how about all the rest of you lurkers?
How are you using your knives, have they pulled you out of any tight situations?
OK, I got another one.
I was bowhunting this year (I got a deer, first year bow hunting). Anyway I wanted to climb up over this peak to cut travel time going around. Well it got very steep, and I took a small rope and was throwing it up around trees and boulders to stabilize my accent. I found that some of the trees and brush had extraneous little branches which made it hard to get the rope around. Here comes the knife. Open with one hand, hold onto something with the other, reach up cut the offending twigs, the rope goes around fine. No falls!
( I also cut fruit, and spread stuff)
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AEM,
Someone`s been going down the Itchatuknee river! Tough snorkling unless you have a wet suit.Last time I did it w/o one my goodies didn`t re- appear for days. Sure is pretty though.
David
Someone`s been going down the Itchatuknee river! Tough snorkling unless you have a wet suit.Last time I did it w/o one my goodies didn`t re- appear for days. Sure is pretty though.
David
AEM, Great story! Thanks.
See, I imagine most of us have stories about how a knife really made the difference...(and no I'm not talking about the "wow, ya know my knife really made field dressing my deer easier" kind of story); but an experience like AEM had, where having the knife saved the day.
I'm sure that after wearing a knife for awhile it just kind of becomes part of you. We don't normally think what a really cool tool it is, and how it makes our lives easier. (even if is just cutting paper & cardboard)
Scrape now THINK
Even those of you with part-timers give it a try. (You folks with "alls-timers" need not strain your brains or worry
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OK go.
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See, I imagine most of us have stories about how a knife really made the difference...(and no I'm not talking about the "wow, ya know my knife really made field dressing my deer easier" kind of story); but an experience like AEM had, where having the knife saved the day.
I'm sure that after wearing a knife for awhile it just kind of becomes part of you. We don't normally think what a really cool tool it is, and how it makes our lives easier. (even if is just cutting paper & cardboard)
Scrape now THINK
Even those of you with part-timers give it a try. (You folks with "alls-timers" need not strain your brains or worry
OK go.
[This message has been edited by Stocky (edited 07 December 1999).]
I skin some pretty mean cardboard boxxes with my Wegner. Okay, fine, I guess that really doesn't count. What about cutting through some really tough envelope? No...not that either, huh? I got it, slicing paper to make sure my knives are still sharp and haven't gotten dull from all those envelopes and cardboard boxxes!
Okay fine, this is sad...I haven't done anything exciting with my knives. But, I guess that might be good, because if I got into a bad situation where I needed to use it, I might not even be here at all. I guess emergency situations where you NEED a knife are better not gotten into.
Oh yeah, I just thought of one. I needed to drill a hole for an Engineering 100 (intro to engineering priciples) project I was working on. I didn't have a drill or anything so I used my knife to "drill" that hole. That's about as intresting as my mundane college student life gets.
I stayed out of the way of the WTO protestors so I wouldn't NEED to use my knife.
Okay enough rambling...thanks for reading my poor knife stories.
~Mitch
Okay fine, this is sad...I haven't done anything exciting with my knives. But, I guess that might be good, because if I got into a bad situation where I needed to use it, I might not even be here at all. I guess emergency situations where you NEED a knife are better not gotten into.
Oh yeah, I just thought of one. I needed to drill a hole for an Engineering 100 (intro to engineering priciples) project I was working on. I didn't have a drill or anything so I used my knife to "drill" that hole. That's about as intresting as my mundane college student life gets.
I stayed out of the way of the WTO protestors so I wouldn't NEED to use my knife.
Okay enough rambling...thanks for reading my poor knife stories.
~Mitch