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Originally Posted by CSchmidt
Not sure if this would still work.... In Dec '01 ( 3 months after 9/11), the wife and I were going to Hawaii and back. I packed a small bag with the usual carry on stuff, but didn't check all the pockets. After 5 of the 6 flights I opened a pocket and found my Leatherman ( a real one not a knock off). It had gone through security 5 times and not been questioned. Probably because when folded up it appears to be a solid block of metal. We made it through the 6th checkpoint and home with no issues. Wonder if it still slips by? Chuck
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Don't know how it did...I have three Leatherman tools that I've bought at gun shows in our area...the vendors have a pile of "HSA-Airport Confiscated" items (usually cheap pocket-knives and related materials) and for some reason or another I find these babies...the last two were a Marlboro Store item and the one before that (the
Fuse) came from
Cabela's.
All three cost only $2.00 each! And they work beautifully! I feel naked not having mine with me...and you wouldn't believe how often I've had the opportunity to use these things...best $6.00 I've ever spent!!!
Consider yourself
EXTREMELY LUCKY...I wouldn't take mine on a trip that involves any airplane...but in case you feel lucky, just engrave your name on yours, and on your next trip, if you get it confiscated, just PM me and I'll check the tables the next time the GSs are in town up here...if I find yours, I'll mail it back for just $2.00 (plus S&H!) and you'll be whole again!!!
Honestly, leave it at home and be happy you still have it!!!
