Travel EDC?

[jazub]

I just encountered a very similar situation. Normally I just check a knife I really like and enjoy it on the trip. The difference recently was that the airline I was flying charges $25 to check a bag. Not down with that. Figured I'd put that toward a new knife instead, so had a brand new Delica arrive one day ahead of me.

 

[Peroni1973]

Just be aware that "all" baggage, including checked bags, may be searched, and nice things often tend to disappear. Don't check anything expensive...

+1!

I also travel for work many weeks of the year (20+). Having recently 'lost' a Para 2 from my checked bag, I bought a couple of RAT-1's for my travel EDC. I keep a couple of SAK's in my washbag so I typically have those in country with me too but I like having a one handed opening option.

I've come to appreciate the RAT-1's simplicity (& ease of sharpening) whilst being away.

Ben

 

[gnystrom]

Correct me if I am wrong but is is not illegal to carry a knife clipped to your pocket in FL without a carry permit?

 

[NJBillK]

Take a small cable lock (one that isn't TSA compliant) and lock it around the lanyard hole that folds out and around the extendable handle inside of your checked bag.
Take a picture of this.

This will allow them to inspect the tool, but not be able to remove it.

 

[cchu518]

Alox cadet for me always.

 

[Dknight16]

I usually buy something once I arrive since I rarely check a bag.

 

[That_Knife_Guy]

Just be aware that "all" baggage, including checked bags, may be searched, and nice things often tend to disappear. Don't check anything expensive... PERIOD.
The carry laws in Florida are just fine with you and your knives... if they arrive.

That's why i'm not going to take my delica or griptilian. Just to much money to just let go.

 

[That_Knife_Guy]

Take a small cable lock (one that isn't TSA compliant) and lock it around the lanyard hole that folds out and around the extendable handle inside of your checked bag.
Take a picture of this.

This will allow them to inspect the tool, but not be able to remove it.

I'm 100% going to do this.

 

[NJBillK]

Take a small cable lock (one that isn't TSA compliant) and lock it around the lanyard hole that folds out and around the extendable handle inside of your checked bag.
Take a picture of this.

This will allow them to inspect the tool, but not be able to remove it.

I'm 100% going to do this.

I wish I could take credit for this, but I read it on here.

Another good one was to take the blade out of your knife and wrap it Very well with clear packing tape, to keep everyone safe, and do the same thing with the cable lock, but thread it through the pivots.

The better part about this second option is that you keep all of the pivot assembly with you in your carry on bag. This will further deter someone from just cutting cable and pocketing the knife. Especially considering most companies won't just sell a pivot assembly.

If the knife is still taken, contact the knife manufacturer and tell them what happened, supplying the photos you took. This way if a warranty claim comes in matching the description, they will know ahead of time.

 

[bobobama]

100% of my travel is on the ground.. (Truck) I carry what I want no matter where I go.. I don't draw attention, or do anything stupid.. Don't get into trouble either.. JMO!!! John

+1- Why fly? You're asking for trouble. Ground is the way to go- see the country and enjoy it as you go. As John says, if you're discrete enough you can get away with carrying anything without being hassled. Discrete is the key word!

 

[Getahl]

+1- Why fly? You're asking for trouble. Ground is the way to go- see the country and enjoy it as you go. As John says, if you're discrete enough you can get away with carrying anything without being hassled. Discrete is the key word!

Because sometimes you can't afford to take 3-7 days to get from one end of the country to the other. I hate flying. Despite the sardine tin seating arrangement, the nickel and dime charges, the near absence of customer service, and that just about any delay will domino into later flights around the country, I would much rather get on a plane at LAX in the morning, and step off in Vermont, Montreal, or Florida that evening, instead of in Utah or New Mexico. I love road trips, but the family does not, and neither does the company I work for.

Knife-wise, I usually go without. I am seldom in a place long enough to warrant the up charge of checked luggage. Even when travelling for business, I don't want to spend the extra time to go to a baggage claim. If I really, really need a knife when i arrive, I'll stop at a Target for a SAK. I've done it on vacation to the Florida Keys, I've done it on business to several states. A couple times, I've been lucky enough to be in the Denver area, and was able to visit the Spyderco factory outlet. Another time in SW Texas, I ran into a Queen dealer, and a Case Platinum level dealer in Florida. Knife tourism is the way to go

 

[mnblade]

Correct me if I am wrong but is is not illegal to carry a knife clipped to your pocket in FL without a carry permit?

You're wrong. Carrying a knife clipped to your pocket in Florida is both legal and common.