I was coming back to the States from Amsterdam today and forgot my Swiss Army knife in my pocket after I had checked my luggage. It's the smallest knife Wagner has, with a 1 inch blade, filer, scissors, a toothpick and tweezers so I figured, Hey, I have enough time to waste, why not try and get it through security. So, I did. I put it in a tray and it passed through with only quick glances and affirmations from the two security guards working the conveyor belt.
Then, on my connecting flight from Philly to Chicago, I forgot it in my pocket again. And then I got it through security again (this time I put it in my carry-on backpack).
It's been a long time since I've flown in the States, and never before have I tried to bring a 'dangerous item' on board, but I was shocked to see how relaxed security has become since the post-9/11 security lock-down. It's only a 1 inch blade and I'm grateful that they let it pass because it has a lot of sentimental value, but a knife is a knife and can be a very dangerous weapon in the right circumstances.
Although if I looked like a 'terrorist' (in the broadest stereotype of the word) and not a small white kid I doubt they would have let it pass.
I've been told today that you can now carry and under 3-inch blade on planes now? Is this true?
Then, on my connecting flight from Philly to Chicago, I forgot it in my pocket again. And then I got it through security again (this time I put it in my carry-on backpack).
It's been a long time since I've flown in the States, and never before have I tried to bring a 'dangerous item' on board, but I was shocked to see how relaxed security has become since the post-9/11 security lock-down. It's only a 1 inch blade and I'm grateful that they let it pass because it has a lot of sentimental value, but a knife is a knife and can be a very dangerous weapon in the right circumstances.
Although if I looked like a 'terrorist' (in the broadest stereotype of the word) and not a small white kid I doubt they would have let it pass.
I've been told today that you can now carry and under 3-inch blade on planes now? Is this true?
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