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The little lady and myself are off to Austin, Tex. for a few days over Christmas. In order to save some time we're only taking carry on baggage.
Now, I understand why we're not allowed knives on the planes. Especially THOSE knuckleheads, whoever they might be.
I'm not saying that I should be allowed to carry a pocket knife either.
But dang, being w/o a pocket knife is about like being barefoot. I haven't been w/o a knife on me for most of my life, and that's been a while.
Oh well, should be a good trip anyway. I'll borrow a pocket knife from SIL to carry while there. How else is a guy going to open Christmas gifts.;)
Merry Christmas to ya'll.
 
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This is funny in a way my 7yo grandson is obsessed with Batman, crime fighters. He’s also wants to become a ninja warrior too. My point is maybe he’s right in a way to want to learn martial arts. They can’t detect it, it’s always with us?
 
scooterfiend said:
The little lady and myself are off to Austin, Tex. for a few days over Christmas. In order to save some time we're only taking carry on baggage.
Now, I understand why we're not allowed knives on the planes. Especially THOSE knuckleheads, whoever they might be.
I'm not saying that I should be allowed to carry a pocket knife either.
But dang, being w/o a pocket knife is about like being barefoot. I haven't been w/o a knife on me for most of my life, and that's been a while.
Oh well, should be a good trip anyway. I'll borrow a pocket knife from SIL to carry while there. How else is a guy going to open Christmas gifts.;)
Merry Christmas to ya'll.
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Good excuse to buy a new knife in Austin, then mail it home when you leave. :cool:
 
A few years ago I had a nice knife confiscated while boarding a Disney Ship, I never thought they would be checking for pocket knives.
Steve W
 
I swear the following is 100% true - and if I was not there to see it first hand I would not have believed it!

About 11 years ago 7 families (27 people in total) went on a Cruise that departed from San Juan PR. We all had to get down there by plane and when we were standing in line at airport security my friends son (16 at the time) who was right next to me had been pulled out of the line for something. Since his Dad was farther down the line I went up to the TSA Agent to ask why and he said the boy was not allowed to bring his belt buckle on board the plane. When I asked WHY, the TSA Agent said because the Bronze Buckle had a crude engraved rendition of a black powder Colt 1860 Army Revolver. When I got a bit flabbergasted at him and telling him "it's only a picture" the TSA Agent said unless the boy removed the buckle he would not be allowed on the plane. THIS IS A BELT BUCKLE I said rather loudly and he then threatened to call the Police.

My friends son took off the belt buckle, handed it to the TSA Agent and said to him " I hope you enjoy wearing it" - obviously we know where it wound up. :mad:

Had I not personally witnessed this at a distance of a foot I wouldn't have believed it. Can you imagine that a belt buckle with a very crude engraved picture of a 2" Colt 1860 Army revolver could be used to hijack a plane?!! Utterly ludicrous - yet real!
 
This knife thing on airplanes is absurd, but I suppose we are powerless to stop it, at this point. On a recent trip to visit Swiss friends they thoughtfully preempted the foolishness and loaned one for my use until I could buy one of my own, which was eventually mailed back to the States. I guess the regulation is good for encouraging consumer activity in the pocketknife industry, but probably little else. :rolleyes:
 
chief38 said:
I swear the following is 100% true - and if I was not there to see it first hand I would not have believed it!

About 11 years ago 7 families (27 people in total) went on a Cruise that departed from San Juan PR. We all had to get down there by plane and when we were standing in line at airport security my friends son (16 at the time) who was right next to me had been pulled out of the line for something. Since his Dad was farther down the line I went up to the TSA Agent to ask why and he said the boy was not allowed to bring his belt buckle on board the plane. When I asked WHY, the TSA Agent said because the Bronze Buckle had a crude engraved rendition of a black powder Colt 1860 Army Revolver. When I got a bit flabbergasted at him and telling him "it's only a picture" the TSA Agent said unless the boy removed the buckle he would not be allowed on the plane. THIS IS A BELT BUCKLE I said rather loudly and he then threatened to call the Police.

My friends son took off the belt buckle, handed it to the TSA Agent and said to him " I hope you enjoy wearing it" - obviously we know where it wound up. :mad:

Had I not personally witnessed this at a distance of a foot I wouldn't have believed it. Can you imagine that a belt buckle with a very crude engraved picture of a 2" Colt 1860 Army revolver could be used to hijack a plane?!! Utterly ludicrous - yet real!
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This idiotic nonsense has been going on for years. When my son was a little fellow we were flying home from Florida. While at Disneyworld he had acquired a RUBBER sabre approximately 14-inches long. A security doofus tried to take it away from him, but he was not successful. They were just getting started back then. If that had happened today I suppose I would have been carted off at machinegun-point, or worse, and had to appear before a magistrate somewhere. :mad:
 
M29since14 said:
This knife thing on airplanes is absurd, but I suppose we are powerless to stop it, at this point. On a recent trip to visit Swiss friends they thoughtfully preempted the foolishness and loaned one for my use until I could buy one of my own, which was eventually mailed back to the States. I guess the regulation is good for encouraging consumer activity in the pocketknife industry, but probably little else. :rolleyes:
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So, what knife did they lend?


A neighbor had Swiss friends visit and they had their own knives, but of course, had their luggage in the hold of the plane, not carry-on.

Neither had the official issue which then still had the silver Alox scales. Those were left at home with their other military gear.

One guy had a red Victorinox Spartan and I think the other had an Executive model. One also had a SwissChamp or similar thick model in his suitcase, for more complex needs.

I'd buy a Vic. Spartan at Target or some such store and ship it home after the visit. You'd have another great knife and for little money, as knives go.

I hate flying now, and treasure the memory of a 2000 flight, the last when I could carry my black Spartan aboard the plane. And I had a Buck Model 105 in my suitcase, too.
 
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BTW, you'll find the new Texas knife laws VERY friendly. You can carry about anything now, although you have to use common sense and not wear a machete around in cities. It'd be legal, but probably cause some issues in stores or restaurants
 
It's probably too late for the OP due to Christmas, but for future reference Walmart.com offers a good selection of pocket knives which are not generally found in their stores. Their prices are competitive. They will ship to the store for free, which may take 2 days to a week. They will hold the knife at the store for pickup, and if you do not pick it up in a week or two they cancel the transaction and reverse the credit card charge. Pick out a nice knife online and have them hold it for you to pickup at a store where you are going, $6-$7 will do a one rate priority mail envelope or box to get your new knife home.
 
BigBill said:
This is funny in a way my 7yo grandson is obsessed with Batman, crime fighters. He’s also wants to become a ninja warrior too. My point is maybe he’s right in a way to want to learn martial arts. They can’t detect it, it’s always with us?
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Seven years old is the right time to start.
 
God Bless Texas because you can wear a Bowie knife on one side and a 45 auto on the other side and walk around and be lawful.
Try that out in New Jerk City.
 
Texas Star said:
So, what knife did they lend?

... I hate flying now, and treasure the memory of a 2000 flight, the last when I could carry my black Spartan aboard the plane. And I had a Buck Model 105 in my suitcase, too.
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I believe it was a Tinker, with BLACK scales. Yes, really - black! My friend said he had received it as some sort of business-related gift. He promised to hold it in reserve for me so it could be loaned again on the next trip. :D

I purchased two knives - an Executive (I use this model every day), and a “special 2017-edition” Cadet with green-anodized aluminum scales. My most recent Swiss acquaintance was kind enough to present me with one of the new-model Rangers, I believe, with the field-green rubberized scales AND my name electro-etched on the large blade. It’s a bit on the BIG side, but I’ve been carrying it in a jacket or coat pocket every chance I get. :)
 
M29since14 said:
I believe it was a Tinker, with BLACK scales. Yes, really - black! My friend said he had received it as some sort of business-related gift. He promised to hold it in reserve for me so it could be loaned again on the next trip. :D

I purchased two knives - an Executive (I use this model every day), and a “special 2017-edition” Cadet with green-anodized aluminum scales. My most recent Swiss acquaintance was kind enough to present me with one of the new-model Rangers, I believe, with the field-green rubberized scales AND my name electro-etched on the large blade. It’s a bit on the BIG side, but I’ve been carrying it in a jacket or coat pocket every chance I get. :)
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Thanks. The Ranger and other thick knives aren't for pocket carry. I carry a SwissChamp in a briefcase in a leather SOS pouch, or it goes in a backpack.
 
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