Comments on: TSA’s Pocket Knife Ban: The Blow-by-Blow

By: Knife and Carry

Knife and Carry — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:48:45 +0000

Pocket knives have been around for centuries, and for just as long, people have been trying to figure out if they’re allowed to take them on planes. If you do happen to bring a pocket knife on a plane and get caught, the consequences can be pretty severe. You could be fined, have the knife confiscated, or even be arrested.

By: Mark Deason

Mark Deason — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:10:27 +0000

Heck with the pocket knife! I just would be happy to be able to walk on an airplane WITHOUT an approved face covering. Not sure if that day will ever arrive.

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 16:27:53 +0000

I have a very small two blade pocket knife I carry on the plane with me. My first time getting it through, it was an accident so I’ve made a game with it. So far I’ve successfully brought it on 8 of 8 flights taken in the past 5 years. I keep it burried in the bottom of my very packed backpack or in my ACU M. O. L. L. E. bag about the size of a purse. I expect to loose it someday but in the meantime I still bring it with me.

My 13 yo daughter was playing with her knife while socializing with my mom, uncle, adult cousins, and my mom’s husband. My mom told her to put it away so she wouldn’t cut herself. My daughter, running the blade on the palm of her hand says, “So? Mom gave it to me. I can do this.” (My rule is that she doesn’t damage anything or hurt someone else with it. Everything else is free game so she can learn from experience how to use it without being scared of it like I am). My mom’s husband laughs, borrows the knife from my daughter, sharpens it, then gives it back. She continues “shaving” the palm of her hand, cuts herself, and covers it with a napkin, insisting to my mom that a bandaid is not needed. Coolest step grandpa ever (though I won’t acknowledge him as such officially, I do respect him and feel sorry for him because of the crap my mom puts people through. Glad my daughter stood up to her.) I gave in and let grandma complete proper first aid on my daughter and told daughter to use the band-aid.

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:42:58 +0000

In reply to Christopher Montrose. Hey Chris! I know it's a little late but can I see that bridge you have for sale? Apparently box cutters really can bring down an airline. According to Corbin, my three inch box cutter is scary enough to do the job.

By: Small Knives Will Be Allowed on Planes in Canada | Knife Depot

Small Knives Will Be Allowed on Planes in Canada | Knife Depot — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:08:38 +0000

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By: 15 Knives That Weigh Less Than an Ounce | Knife Depot

15 Knives That Weigh Less Than an Ounce | Knife Depot — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:39:17 +0000

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By: Corbin Copper

Corbin Copper — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:07:19 +0000

In reply to Christopher Montrose. Now box cutters are scary tools as the grip allows for you to put lots of pressure in your cutting surface while the majority of the tool is hidden in your hand. While I do agree that small knifes should be allowed i a plane I can't say I feel safe with someone carrying around a box cutter only because of its nature not being an everyday carry but those terrorists could have taken down the plane with nearly any readily available potential weapon

By: Corbin Copper

Corbin Copper — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 20:55:23 +0000

Everything a about the TSA rules is usually blown way out of proportion and I think the started to realize that which is why they were considering lifting the ban on these items the real problem is the reaction of the public and the media. Just this week I was watching a short video of some people for speaking a different language. The stigma of safety on a plane is a joke if the whole thing about 911 never forget was sent created this could have gone away years ago in fact we’re probably doing what the terrorists wanted by never forgetting issnt that the goal of terorism to show everyone. Thanks for reading my off topic rant just something to think about

By: J F

J F — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:57:53 +0000

As my uncle, who was Retired Army, once told a TSA agent about his nail clippers that had a “knife blade” attached to it. If I wanted to kill you I am not going to use that knife. My credit cards, shoelaces, belt, hardback book, water bottle, plastic bag, backpack, luggage bag expanding handle, and whatever else my imagination can see and use is what will kill you. So this law is pointless and stupid. The TSA guy was speechless and his supervisor.
The other crazy thing is I can remember flying out of San Antonio with a tanto blade boot knife when I was 12. The TSA stopped me and I thought my mom was going to kill me. But they measured the blade, gave it back to me, and we flew home. So there wasn’t this big of a problem in the mid 90s.

By: Dwight Ford

Dwight Ford — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:22:32 +0000

A trained terrorist can find any number of common items that can be used as weapons more deadly than your 2 .3″ blade. The credit card he paid for the flight with comes to mind. So in my opinion the total ban on pocket knives is useless.