Can this legally be taken through TSA security in a carry-on? I'm not seeing any blades on the Swiss+Tech MMCSSS Micro-Max 19-in-1 Keychain Multitool, nor any other tools long enough to upset the TSA, so am wondering if anyone knows whether it is...
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Technically it is probably OK, it would be a judgement call by the screener. Is it worth losing it? As far as travelling internationally, it is a crap shoot. I had a similar multi-tool without a blade on my keychain and when I went through screening it was flagged. I tried to explain it didn't have a knife, but the screener just kept pointing to a picture of a leatherman, so I lost it.
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According to the Transportation Security Administration, you can have one in your checked luggage, but NOT in your carryon bags. It is one of several "Martial Arts/Self Defense" items that are prohibited from carryon luggage.
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packed in checked luggage, it is just another tool. traveling service people check tools and supplies every day.Do Not ever try to board with it on your belt! I lost two of them before I learned...
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NO.If you go to the link from deely153, it now has a disclaimer that the TSA reneged on allowing small knives on planes. To be safe, only put it in a checked bag.
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I used to work for TSA. This is a prohibited item and cannot be taken aboard or packed in your checked luggage. If found, it will be confiscated and destroyed.
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If you're worried about your gear getting stolen, pack a firearm inside the box - even replica firearms count. It adds 15 minutes to the check-in process, but you're then allowed (obligated) to put a REAL (non-tsa) lock on the case. Just make sure you know the laws of your destination and anywhere you layover!
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I brought it with me on a cruise without a problem and they have the same restrictions as airplanes (including metal detectors). I would double check any TSF restrictions. Unless they specifically name said pens I wouldn't worry about.
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You would have to ask the TSA. You would not be allowed to carry your scissors it rotary cutters in it. The sides are soft so I would not trust it to be checked with a machine in it. I use mine mostly to take my machine to the school to help sew flags and uniforms for field band
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i did just that. used it as my carry on on a domestic flight to veil co...though as it is also my normal camping pack i checked and double checked that i hadn't left a knife or magnesium stick or anything "dangerous" inside. *edit* seeing the other comment i wanted to clarify, i flew out on American Airlines, and returned on Continental. so i know it fit in their o'head compartments
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you can place this tool in your checked bag but NOT your carry-on TSA will take it!
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Yes.Pepper Spray is NOT, because it is in a pressurized container. They are very sensitive about these things at this time and rules are constantly changing without much notice, so check with your airline prior to packing. There was even an uproar when TSA decided to allow passengers to carry PEN KNIVES aboard or in their carry-ons.
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Yes, I fly with mine in my backpack all the time, no problems. If there is something else suspicious-looking with it in your bag, I guess TSA might question it. But, then you turn it on and pair it with your phone and blow them away (figuratively speaking of course!!) with something thumpin'.
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Direct quote from the TSA website: Scissors with blades smaller than 4 inches, small needles carried for special medical needs, and other sharp objects that do not contain a blade may be placed in carry-on baggage. That said, airport authorities in New Zealand confiscated a pair of these in 2012.
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It has been my experience that there is no problem as long as the blade is out (obviously you must not carry the blade in your carry on), in fact the few times I've forgotten to remove it TSA has taken it out for me. I fly about 25 times a year.
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Elliot is correct, it may get scrutinized, I was told it was very dense and the TSA would appreciate it being taken out of your bag and placed separately like a laptop. I started doing that and now have no problem.
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Not sure if a small lock might be available to go through small zipper holes but why would locking it be of any value? If the concern is data being stolen then the password or fingerprint technology is there and otherwise a sharp knife and a snatch and grab are not going to foil a lock...? Sorry, maybe the question has a point but not seeing it?
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I've made it through every TSA checkpoint (think USA) with this tool (I've flown close to 100,000 miles this year). The exception here is international checkpoints. This tool will NOT pass through security in Costa Rica - they will confiscate it, they have mine.