[ARCHIVED THREAD] - TSA and Multi Tools (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 7/13/2016 6:47:15 PM EDT
I am going on a flight soon and know I can't carry my Leatherman MUT because of the knife and some other features  But have noticed on the Leatherman site they have a small Style PS multi tool that is TSA compliant. Has anyone tried going through TSA with said multi tool with no issues ? Don't want to buy it only to have it confiscated  So far have a CRKT Tao pen and Fenix flashlight that is coming with me. Anything else that I should or could bring ?
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TSA in NYC said I couldn't bring a hand-vise onboard with me. First, they didn't know what it was and I explained it was a jeweler's tool for holding small objects. After brief consideration, she said, "No, you can't have it." I asked, "Why not? It's an antique tool." "Because you can hit someone with it." "May I have a roll of nickels?" "Yes." "Well, I can put it in my hand and hit someone with that too." Shocked look on her face before, "You still can't have it."
Never underestimate the stupidity of these people who can't land a real job. |
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Why do you need to carry a Leatherman on an airplane? Do you expect to need to perform some emergency inflight repair on the airplane? Just toss your regular Leatherman in your checked baggage. YES, I always have a multi bit screwdriver and electrical tape. 
Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. |
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I was once denied entry on to a plane because my drivers licence was expired. The bitch told me that because it was expired it could be a forgery. So i predented my social security card, military draft card, and two current college ID cards both with pictures. She still wouldnt let me on the plane.
Those people are completely devoid of reason or common sense. OP you will waste your money and some TSA shit fuck will get a new tool. |
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I was once denied entry on to a plane because my drivers licence was expired. The bitch told me that because it was expired it could be a forgery. So i predented my social security card, military draft card, and two current college ID cards both with pictures. She still wouldnt let me on the plane. Those people are completely devoid of reason or common sense. OP you will waste your money and some TSA shit fuck will get a new tool. She didn't know the policy |
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Why do you need to carry a Leatherman on an airplane? Do you expect to need to perform some emergency inflight repair on the airplane? Just toss your regular Leatherman in your checked baggage. Not everyone flies with checked luggage. Of all of the times I've flown over the last decade, only once have I done a trip where I checked luggage (the bag still had a 12-year old airline luggage tag on it, too). I personally hate not being able to take something like a knife or multi-tool on a plane, and in general resent the invasiveness and prohibitions involved in air travel these days. |
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TSA has one of mine .
Left Newark NJ to AZ with it in my bookbag unbeknownst to me. Well I cleared NJ security. On way back to NJ for AZ, TSA pulled my bag and had me stand there as they searched. They pulled it from bottom of bag... well needless to say I didn't have time to exit and mail it to myself. Still baffled it got through 1st airport |
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TSA has one of mine .
Left Newark NJ to AZ with it in my bookbag unbeknownst to me. Well I cleared NJ security. On way back to NJ for AZ, TSA pulled my bag and had me stand there as they searched. They pulled it from bottom of bag... well needless to say I didn't have time to exit and mail it to myself. Still baffled it got through 1st airport The first airport didn't have an employee that wanted to rob you. The second one did. |
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I've taken my Knifeless Fuse through TSA checkpoints probably close to a hundred times. I always unfold all the tools before sending it through, to make it easy for them to see it complies with regulations. 95% of the time there are no issues. The other 5% they have to look it over, get a supervisor, or some other minor hassle, but after nine years or so, I still have it.
When I bought it I had it engraved with my name and cell phone number. If one of you ever come across it at one of those TSA confiscated item auctions sometime in the future, I'd like it back. |
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I was once denied entry on to a plane because my drivers licence was expired. The bitch told me that because it was expired it could be a forgery. So i predented my social security card, military draft card, and two current college ID cards both with pictures. She still wouldnt let me on the plane. Those people are completely devoid of reason or common sense. OP you will waste your money and some TSA shit fuck will get a new tool. When was this, 1972? |
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I was once denied entry on to a plane because my drivers licence was expired. The bitch told me that because it was expired it could be a forgery. So i predented my social security card, military draft card, and two current college ID cards both with pictures. She still wouldnt let me on the plane. Those people are completely devoid of reason or common sense. OP you will waste your money and some TSA shit fuck will get a new tool. What's a draft card? I'm 46 and never had one. Is it because I joined the Corps at 18? |
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TSA has one of mine .
Left Newark NJ to AZ with it in my bookbag unbeknownst to me. Well I cleared NJ security. On way back to NJ for AZ, TSA pulled my bag and had me stand there as they searched. They pulled it from bottom of bag... well needless to say I didn't have time to exit and mail it to myself. Still baffled it got through 1st airport One thing I've observed which allowed a pocket knife to make it through those kinds of x-ray machines (the ones used for screening carry-ons) multiple times is placement in a coin purse of sufficient size that is full of coins. |
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What's a draft card? I'm 46 and never had one. Is it because I joined the Corps at 18? Quoted:
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I was once denied entry on to a plane because my drivers licence was expired. The bitch told me that because it was expired it could be a forgery. So i predented my social security card, military draft card, and two current college ID cards both with pictures. She still wouldnt let me on the plane. Those people are completely devoid of reason or common sense. OP you will waste your money and some TSA shit fuck will get a new tool. What's a draft card? I'm 46 and never had one. Is it because I joined the Corps at 18? Probably. I was exempt when registration time came due to being enrolled at a military college and thus didn't get one at the time. Later, when I was no longer exempt, I had to register and they sent me a draft registration card. |
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I was once denied entry on to a plane because my drivers licence was expired. The bitch told me that because it was expired it could be a forgery. So i predented my social security card, military draft card, and two current college ID cards both with pictures. She still wouldnt let me on the plane. Those people are completely devoid of reason or common sense. OP you will waste your money and some TSA shit fuck will get a new tool. You're the tool on that one. You can't rent a car with an expired licence either. You going to get pissy about that too? Show up with a current ID or pound sand. Simple really. |
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Why do you need to carry a Leatherman on an airplane? Do you expect to need to perform some emergency inflight repair on the airplane? Just toss your regular Leatherman in your checked baggage. I carry my multitool pretty much everywhere and it's amazing how often I've needed it. Fixing a pair of glasses is something that's come up quite a few times over the years. if nothing else it's a good test. Can I go to XXXXX w/ at least the contents of what I have in my pockets and on my belt. (Ignoring the guns.) If the answer is no I either probably don't want to go, will find another way there, or it better have a really good attraction. |
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I once fixed a loaded Delta jet with my Leatherman.
Seriously. Back before 9/11 I had my Leatherman in my pocket. It was a Friday afternoon in Atlata and we were like number 987 for takeoff. We were taxing for takeoff and the flight attendants couldn't get an overhead bin closed. Every flight attendant on the plane tried slamming the hell out of it but it wouldn't stay closed. One of them said we would have to taxi back and have a mechanic fix it. I asked if I could take a look. It had 2 latches very much like the latches of a tailgate of a pickup truck. One latch was closed. I used my Leatherman to open closed latch and shut the bin. I got a round of applause from my fellow passengers and free drinks from the crew. |
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Quoted: I know for a fact that they have been confiscated in the past. it depends on the screeners. The screeners are retarded, though. My wife flew back from Topeka a few months ago, and picked up some shot glasses in the airport gift shop. TSA confiscated them. Why? No fucking clue. Because, reasons. |
I should become a TSA agent and confiscate anything I want, get paid for it. Then start an eBay business on the side to make more money !! |
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The screeners are retarded, though. My wife flew back from Topeka a few months ago, and picked up some shot glasses in the airport gift shop. TSA confiscated them. Why? No fucking clue. Because, reasons. Quoted:
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I know for a fact that they have been confiscated in the past. it depends on the screeners. The screeners are retarded, though. My wife flew back from Topeka a few months ago, and picked up some shot glasses in the airport gift shop. TSA confiscated them. Why? No fucking clue. Because, reasons. You always have the option to ask for a supervisor. |
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Why do you need to carry a Leatherman on an airplane? Do you expect to need to perform some emergency inflight repair on the airplane? Just toss your regular Leatherman in your checked baggage. No but a leatherman can help fix a carry on bag...or get you out of a locks bathroom stall when in a secure area. Or a few other things.... I like having tools with me... |
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You're the tool on that one. You can't rent a car with an expired licence either. You going to get pissy about that too? Show up with a current ID or pound sand. Simple really. Quoted:
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I was once denied entry on to a plane because my drivers licence was expired. The bitch told me that because it was expired it could be a forgery. So i predented my social security card, military draft card, and two current college ID cards both with pictures. She still wouldnt let me on the plane. Those people are completely devoid of reason or common sense. OP you will waste your money and some TSA shit fuck will get a new tool. You're the tool on that one. You can't rent a car with an expired licence either. You going to get pissy about that too? Show up with a current ID or pound sand. Simple really. You can't deny people a flight for having an expired DL... or no DL. I flew when I lost mine and on a CO temporary DL that doesn't have a photo ID as well. |
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Talked to a TSA agent and she said that those are approved multi tools and should not be a problem getting through. We will see  It all depends upon the retard factor of the agent you run into. Last I checked TSA does not specifically approve tools for carry on by name and brand. Going by their rules nothing on it is restricted. An agent wanted to confiscate mine in Maui. An airport police officer happened to watching me explain it to the agent and suggested she let it go through. It is all up to the discretion of the TSA. They can claim anything can be used as a weapon if they want to. |
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I am going on a flight soon and know I can't carry my Leatherman MUT because of the knife and some other features But have noticed on the Leatherman site they have a small Style PS multi tool that is TSA compliant. Has anyone tried going through TSA with said multi tool with no issues ? Don't want to buy it only to have it confiscated So far have a CRKT Tao pen and Fenix flashlight that is coming with me. Anything else that I should or could bring ?I've had TSA agents confiscate several "TSA Approved" items. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what the law is, it only matters what the asshole TSA agent in front of you thinks the law is. |
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TSA has one of mine .
Left Newark NJ to AZ with it in my bookbag unbeknownst to me. Well I cleared NJ security. On way back to NJ for AZ, TSA pulled my bag and had me stand there as they searched. They pulled it from bottom of bag... well needless to say I didn't have time to exit and mail it to myself. Still baffled it got through 1st airport I got through the airports at Tampa, Athens, Mykonos, Athens, and Rome, before I got busted in London with my full size toothpaste. They then swabbed all my stuff, and years before, I had used that bag as a range bag. It set off the machine, and I had to empty everything. Luckily they missed the empty 9mm case I saw rolling around, or the whole airport would have had to be shutdown while the bomb squad disposed of it. |
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Quoted: TSA in NYC said I couldn't bring a hand-vise onboard with me. First, they didn't know what it was and I explained it was a jeweler's tool for holding small objects. After brief consideration, she said, "No, you can't have it." I asked, "Why not? It's an antique tool." "Because you can hit someone with it." "May I have a roll of nickels?" "Yes." "Well, I can put it in my hand and hit someone with that too." Shocked look on her face before, "You still can't have it." Never underestimate the stupidity of these people who can't land a real job. |
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TSA in NYC said I couldn't bring a hand-vise onboard with me. First, they didn't know what it was and I explained it was a jeweler's tool for holding small objects. After brief consideration, she said, "No, you can't have it." I asked, "Why not? It's an antique tool." "Because you can hit someone with it." "May I have a roll of nickels?" "Yes." "Well, I can put it in my hand and hit someone with that too." Shocked look on her face before, "You still can't have it." Never underestimate the stupidity of these people who can't land a real job. TSA is literally the dumbest bunch of motherfuckers on the planet. |
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It doesn't matter what anyone says. The simple rule is this: Do not have anything in your pockets or carry-on that you aren't willing to have stolen from you "for your safety".
TSA doesn't care about facts, logic, laws, regulations, rules, or even their own website's written guidance. They can and will confiscate anything they damn well feel like confiscating, secure in the knowledge that they will suffer no negative consequences. Sure, you can request a supervisor. You might even win that argument. But you damn sure aren't going to make that flight: they'll make absolutely certain of that. We can't have the proles questioning their betters or making trouble. Get in line, shut your mouth, and pick up that can. |
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If you look on ebay, there are several vendors selling muli-tools allegedly confiscated by TSA. Literally hundreds of them.
I think they make it a game and at shifts end see who confiscated the most and the coolest shit. I think it's safe to say TSA is going to out confiscate ATF. ATF get the cool toys. TSA just wants the most toys and bragging rights. |
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Just got my Leatherman Style PS in today and will see if they let it through. Debating on the tactical pen though, really like the CRKT TAO pen. I flew with my CRKT TAO many times. Only a few times did I get stopped over it, they would take it apart, realize it's just a pen, and then let me go with me having to put it back together. |