So many Swiss Army knives on ebay (from airport security)

[Sevorius]

I once forgot I was carrying my Leatherman Squirt when I was going through security at the Louisville airport. They offered to let me take it back to my car, but I had been dropped off by a friend that particular time. The other options were to surrender it or to spend $10 for a service that lets you mail it back to yourself. I opted to spend the $10 and a TSA officer took my info, filled out the mailer and dropped it in the box. A couple of weeks later my knife showed up in the post office.

I'm glad to hear that elkins, that is the way it should be. I didn't know they offered such a service. I only fly a 4 or 5 times a year and always make sure my EDC is well hidden in my checked bag. Maybe its just me but as soon as I get into the security line at the airport I double check to make sure I don't have anything that's prohibited, I'd hate to miss my flight. Many of my knives have sentimental value to me and I'd be very "non-compliant" if they tried to confiscate a knife left to me by my grandfather for example. Lately I've been leaving those knives at home and taking a Victorinox Cadet when I travel since it is cheap and easily replaced.

 

[J.Mattson]

Half way through college I took a year off and traveled (man it was nice to have money back then). I tended to buy a knife when I arrived, and tried to give it away before I left.

 

[pholder]

You are so right:thumbup:!

would it not be logical that law abiding citizens be law abiding.
if people are not smart enough to follow air transport laws then maybe they should not fly OR carry knives, just my opinion

 

[elkins45]

BTW keep a preaddressed Priority mail envelope in your luggage just in case ya forget, then ya can mail it instead of lose it.

That is some useful advice! I will put a padded envelope with a couple of bucks in stamps in my computer bag just in case I forget again.

It's easier to do than you think if the knife is just part of your everyday routine like someone said above... or you just forget to drop it in your checked bag before you hand it over.

 

[ron_m80]

I just bought two used classic keychain swiss army knives off ebay. The ammount the seller has is huge considering that they are all used. There are so many used classic keychain knives for sale. I have to assume alot of them are from TSA officials.

buy one get his return address frm the shiping and call his local cops and tell them the story about stolen materials on the premisis.

 

[Bob W]

I just bought two used classic keychain swiss army knives off ebay. The ammount the seller has is huge considering that they are all used. There are so many used classic keychain knives for sale. I have to assume alot of them are from TSA officials.

I think it's likely someone is buying them in bulk from the TSA or it's subcontractor, and reselling the pocketknives one at a time. Seems time consuming, but probably makes a few bucks.

Glad to see the knives getting back in the hands of people who can put them to use. :thumbup: Hopefully the new owners will be smarter than the previous.