Only one edc knife for a move across the world

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Hello.I am moving across the world from Korea to America. I need help deciding between the We Banter or the Coldsteel Airlite as my one edc knife for this move. What do you all think?
P.s. I’m American military moving back to America and will have a leatherman wave as my “travel tool kit”.
 
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Be sure to know the local laws when you get to the US.
For example AFAIK

City of BOSTON nothing over 3”

New York city no pocket clips.

Best of luck with the move. Safe travels.

Be sure to verify anything you read on line. The sources aren’t always reliable.
 
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As always, my advice is "don't travel with a knife". Even a SAK can get you into trouble. Some airport/customs officers are downright stubborn. Leave your knives at home and discover the incredible knife bounty America has to offer. You are sure to find something that will delight you while complying with the local knife laws. Have a good trip !
 
Therom said:
From the 2 you listed I think I prefer the banter for the ease of closing

You can also consider a Victorinox SAK
my pick would be either a Spartan or a Super tinker
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I do like the ease of closing on the banter but I also like the rigidity of the triad lock
 
Ignoring blade length restrictions and travel concerns, I'd go with the Air Lite. It has a longer blade, better lock, and a handle that you can actually get a 4-finger grip on. The only thing better about the Banter is the blade steel and the pocket clip (if you prefer deep carry).
 
herisson said:
As always, my advice is "don't travel with a knife". Even a SAK can get you into trouble. Some airport/customs officers are downright stubborn. Leave your knives at home and discover the incredible knife bounty America has to offer. You are sure to find something that will delight you while complying with the local knife laws. Have a good trip !
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This is wrong. Travel with a knife because they are handy, especially on the road. Dont be a coward. Obey local laws and put it in your checked baggage, not your carry-on or your person.


OP, Imsuggest the Cold Steel of the two you mentioned.
 
Banter, because of it's blade length, and a blade shape that makes it easier to get the point for flat cutting. Like, opening boxes.
 
DMG said:
This is wrong. Travel with a knife because they are handy, especially on the road. Dont be a coward. Obey local laws and put it in your checked baggage, not your carry-on or your person.


OP, Imsuggest the Cold Steel of the two you mentioned.
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Are there direct flights from Korea to USA ? He might get through airport security at a stopover (other laws and all that). At arrival in the USA, can you guarantee his Cold Steel will be validated as "totally cool, bro". Of course, you cannot. So stuff your coward comment. And @ T tugvote , don't listen to hard core knife nuts. Keep out of trouble, enjoy your travel and use the opportunity to buy some awesome knives once you're in the States. Your beloved CS may not be available at your new location, but there's so much more.
 
Bring whichever one you don’t mind never seeing again. They do a full scan and facial recognition of every single arrival now, I’d say it’s not worth the hassle. Besides, they’ll all be more affordable to replace in the states.
 
FloridaDreams said:
Bring whichever one you don’t mind never seeing again. They do a full scan and facial recognition of every single arrival now, I’d say it’s not worth the hassle. Besides, they’ll all be more affordable to replace in the states.
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They do indeed, having recently travelled through USA (Houston). A Cold Steel Recon 1 and Spyderco UKPK went through in hold luggage no problem.
 
I regularly fly back and forth from the US to Austria, and always take several knives with me in my checked bag. Never once have I encountered any issues.

Airport security is not concerned with knives in your checked bag. If there is any potential for trouble it relates to the "import" of certain restricted items and whether or not your are actually checked by customs officers on arrival. For example, you cannot import switchblades into the US (even if they are legal in your state). The two knives you mentioned should be okay.
 
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herisson said:
As always, my advice is "don't travel with a knife". Even a SAK can get you into trouble. Some airport/customs officers are downright stubborn. Leave your knives at home and discover the incredible knife bounty America has to offer. You are sure to find something that will delight you while complying with the local knife laws. Have a good trip !
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I second this. I haven't gone anywhere in a while, but I would say that during air travel is a bad time to carry any knife. Just too many hassles, too many opportunities for you to get bogged down. Besides, I have never found it necessary to baton wood or break down cardboard boxes on an airplane. My advice: Make yourself invisible, get through the travel, then buy a bunch of knives when you get home.

Welcome home, by the way. :)
 
herisson said:
Are there direct flights from Korea to USA ? He might get through airport security at a stopover (other laws and all that). At arrival in the USA, can you guarantee his Cold Steel will be validated as "totally cool, bro". Of course, you cannot. So stuff your coward comment. And @ T tugvote , don't listen to hard core knife nuts. Keep out of trouble, enjoy your travel and use the opportunity to buy some awesome knives once you're in the States. Your beloved CS may not be available at your new location, but there's so much more.
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Yes, there are direct flights from US to Korea. Whether he takes one or not, it doesnt matter. He checks his bags in Korea and cutlery isnt a problem until he arrives in the US where it will be legal in most places.

Imagine being scared to fly with a pocket knife in your checked luggage. LOL.
 
It's not about "being scared". You missed the goal by a metric ton there. Way to go for a sensible advice. LOL. Are you that stupid or just belligerent by nature ?
 
Welcome to the forums.

Thank you for your service!

I haven't been on a plane in over 20 years so I have no clue what the rules are now. I'd like to think the TSA would understand if a US Military member had a pocket knife in their luggage but I'm probably giving the TSA too much credit. Better to be safe then sorry.
 
I always put a knife in checked baggage and have never had a problem. It's nice to have a knife when you get where you're going.
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I second this. I haven't gone anywhere in a while, but I would say that during air travel is a bad time to carry any knife. Just too many hassles, too many opportunities for you to get bogged down. Besides, I have never found it necessary to baton wood or break down cardboard boxes on an airplane. My advice: Make yourself invisible, get through the travel, then buy a bunch of knives when you get home.

Welcome home, by the way. :)
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Nobody is suggesting carrying a knife on the plane. Just in the checked baggage. Zero hassles.
 
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