Only one edc knife for a move across the world

Thank you for your service

My advice is to travel with your leatherman. It should suffice for your travel needs.If you are looking for a knife specifically for this travel, I’d recommend a Swiss Army classic. Small enough to possibly pass customs and good enough that it was the choice of general Chuck Yeager for his travels.

After you settle in America, buy the knife you want

‘Merica!
 
tugvote said:
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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Boattale said:
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.

Nobody is suggesting carrying a knife on the plane. Just in the checked baggage. Zero hassles.
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Works for me, Boatie. It's just that he said EDC, so I assumed that he was referring to a carry knife. ;)
 
Although I haven't been overseas in almost 29 years, I lived in Taiwan for nearly a decade, and had been to South Korea many times. Yes, there are direct flights between S. Korea and the States (I landed in L.A.). I think my fastest time I remember from Seoul back to L.A. was about 10 hours.

Back then, I used to be able to carry my Victorinox Spartan SAK right on the plane, but now everybody knows you can't do that anymore, not since 20 years ago.

I would imagine that your knives and tool should be fine secured in your checked-in baggage. After all, you are moving back to the US.

Jim
 
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herisson said:
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 ?
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Someone is being beligerent but it isnt me.

Edit: I just looked at your profile and see you are from France. Why are you commenting about US customs and knife laws? He is going to the US where those knives are generally legal.
 
If commercial flight, put both in your checked bag.
If military flight but both in your duffel bag.
Thanks for your service, by the way. :thumbsup:

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Are you going civilian or to a new duty post on your return?
If the latter, does your new commander have restrictions on what you can carry?
Worst case there is usually a pawnshop near the main gate you can sell which ever your CO don't allow.
 
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There is a slight risk of theft from your checked baggage. Bring what you want, but nothing you would be heartbroken to lose.
 
Japan - about 1.5" max :^D

but police may arrest you with such monster just for "use intention" !!!
 
Zulus said:
Japan - about 1.5" max :^D

but police may arrest you with such monster just for "use intention" !!!
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In Japan it's maximum blade length 5.5cm which is about 2 inches for "carry" without any specific purpose.
So yes, if you get into a drunken brawl in the city and a SAK is on you, you will be charged with posession in
addition to whatever other charges there may or may not be.

Specific purpose includes certain activities such as Hunting, Fishing, Hiking/Trekking, Mountain Climbing, etc.
In these cases there is no limit on blade length. Double edged daggers and Tanto knives are prohibited however.

People do "carry" knives, just not as openly as in the U.S. And they stay out of trouble.
Cold Steels, Benchmades, Spydercos etc are legally sold here. Albeit more expensivse.
 
tugvote said:
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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Thank you for your service. Where you comming from? Dongducheon?
As others have pointed out, on a civilian flight you have no choice but to throw your knife into checked baggage.
If you are posting asking which to buy for the trip, fly back to the US and choose then. The prices will be cheaper.
If you are asking from a "knife" point of view, either will likely serve your purposes. Your choice should be mostly blade style/type and
the lock. The CS Tri-Ad lock is far stronger than any liner lock. Personally I would rather own a knife made in Taiwan than China. Especially now.
 
eveled said:
Be sure to know the local laws when you get to the US.
For example
BOSTON nothing over 3”

NY no pocket clips.

Best of luck with the move. Safe travels.
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Be sure to post the correct info online, I carry a pocket clipped knife in NY no problem.

(I’m guessing you meant NYC, but don’t forget NY is a state and we have many different statutes than NYC).
 
Good point sorry for any confusion. I went back to edit my post.

Following my advice wouldn’t have caused him trouble. My error was on the side of caution.

You saying you’ve never had an issue doesn’t mean it’s legal. But I’m sure you’ve researched it. Which is my original point. Know the laws where you are.
 
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Boattale said:
When I went overseas and returned, everything still went through customs. And today, TSA rules apply to everyone, same with customs
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But did you have to pack all your possessions in your luggage on the flight?
I would hope not. Before he edited to say he was US military I thought he was imigrating to the US.
 
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eveled said:
But did you have to pack all your possessions in your luggage on the flight?
I would hope not. Before he edited to say he was US military I thought he was imigrating to the US.
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Yes. Both times, flying a USMC charter. The "luggage" consisted of one extremely full and tightly packed sea bag.
 
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