Will you still take a knife when you fly?

Originally posted by george tichbourne
....I am amazed how many places my own name turns up.
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I did the same thing a few weeks ago, George - entered my full name into a search engine picked at random. The results were, as you said, amazing. Turned up everything from being named a winner in some silly practical joke contest I entered with a company that distributes party favors and novelties to being interviewed last March by the Christian Science Monitor. Not only is Big Brother (or should that be Big Sibling, to be politically correct?) "watching", he's "recording".
 
I wasn't going to post anything about last week...not wanting to join in on the debate...still being too depressed....but.

One thing sticks out here...these men that did this awful thing weren't regular old civilians, they were trained. Not only that, they were going about that day knowing what they're ultimate outcome was. I think that goes above and beyond you're average street punk, and even evil mugger/rapist. This is a team of people out to destroy whatever gets in their way. It would take a crazed and determined person to take hostage of a plane with "make-shift" knives...you have to believe they knew how to use them.

Its sad that it didn't appear that more people stood up to them, but I could never fault the victims. This is an fd up situation all around.

As for bringing a knife on an airplane...in my checked bags yes...but I don't know when I'll be flying anytime soon anyhow.

Peace and stay safe,
Ted
 
Originally posted by bigtree31
I wonder how they will react to nail clippers?
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I hate to tell you, but security is confiscating nail clippers. Do a web search on "airport security nail clippers" and you'll see what I mean.
 
I carry two very effective knives with me at all times. They are attached to the end of my arms. Most people refer to them as hands.
 
Who cares if you have a knife?

I am an advocate of taking a knife to a fistfight, a gun to a knife fight, and so on. That being said, my weapon is never going to be the tool in my hand. My weapon resides between my ears, and down deep in my soul. Aggressive attitude and a mentality of utilizing whatever objects are available will go a long way towards solving whatever problem there might be. Be careful of getting caught up in focusing on a knife or a gun to take care of things. Be more focused on “overcoming” through whatever means presents itself. That is of course, my opinion YMMV
 
Alternatives for me.

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And my own personal V-gar system necklace. Heavy duty ball chain reinforced with black nylon para cord.
 
Bring a cane :) Imagine what this point could do to throat, chest, etc. Plus, you can take a cane just about anywhere.

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I will simply continue to ship my knife in my check in baggage. I usually check a Commander. Frankly, the Commander is only part of the total value in my bag. If it is lost, it is lost. Thats life.

I think those that say they will never fly again because they cannot take a knife with them, on the plane, are simply looking at the very very small picture. In times like this, certain freedoms disappear. That is the way civilization works. The majority always suffers because of the radical small minority.

I stopped carrying any knife on a plane about 1 year ago. I found that the entire decision as to if my knife would be confiscated was based on the whims and limited knowledge of part time, $4.00 an hour, security persons. There was more of a chance of my knife "disappearing" at security than in my check in baggage!
 
For a short trip i'm not sure i'd risk, for a long trip I might.

But my basic attitude is... now that it takes 3 hours to get ON a plane... why bother? Unless I have to cross some impassable body of water or I need to be some place in a big hurry... i'll just drive spank you very much.
 
It's not worth it to smuggle anything resembling a knife onto an airplane these days. But if you're feeling vulnerable just remember that a tightly rolled newspaper can be an effective defense.
 
Originally posted by Son Tao
Bring a cane....Plus, you can take a cane just about anywhere.
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Better look lame. They have been confiscating umbrellas, too. Anything vaguely weapon-like will be taken from you.
 
OK Let's get creative.

Already Covered:

Pens - Excellent

Canes - better be able to back it up, in California if they believe your intent is to use is as a weapon (defensive or otherwise) you're carrying a bludgeon

Mini-Mag light/SureFires/Stingers whatever - basically a Kubotan you can also flash in someone's eyes for the extra moments pause.

Lasagna - wicked and tasty, but brittle.

550 Cord Garrette - zesty, but you gotta practice.

Other ideas:

G-10 Chopsticks - they should be orate and in a chopstick case, just say you were at a Chinese webbing (maybe sport some soy sauce too :) ).

Hollowed out egg with pepper powder - sounds wierd, but a nifty ancient trick (would also work with those plastic Easter eggs or any other small container...just crush or open and toss).

Weighted Handkerchied - ala Jim Keating, again you gotta practice.

Let's look at defense (I'm loath to think about it):

Kevlar - in whatever form you want (vests, very long pilot's gloves from Galls, sleaves, etc.,etc.)

Heck just use your quasi-floatation devise that your sitting on while on the plane.


If we're talking about "once I get there" just check it, or buy it once there.

Cameron
 
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