I have heard you can't just snap the blade off and think they will let you through.
Incorrect. WE are not allowed to snap the blade off. If you do it yourself and point out that it lacks
all types of blades when they pull it out of the bag, then it should be OK.
You'll have to check , but I doubt they'll let you through even if it doesn't have a blade
Incorrect. Blades and tools over 7" in length are prohibited, as well as scissors with blades in excess of 4". As long as your multitool meets those requirements it is OK to fly.
They said that any tool could have the potential for being used as a weapon......
Incorrect... see above. No blade, and under 7" and it's GTG. No power tools, though.
I have my doubts that a knifeless multi-tool would pass screening when fingernail clippers are problematic.
*Sigh*... Fingernail clippers have not been "problematic" for over half a decade. They are not prohibited unless they have a blade on them.
TSA will take a multi-tool away and some lucky TSA person will take it home laughing. Ask me how I know.
Bullshit. No one wants to lose their job over your multitool. There are *always* cameras (and other people) watching at a checkpoint. Your multitool is not worth a steady govt job with great benefits. If they take it they will drop it in a one-way box that the screeners cannot pull anything out of, where every few days the contents of which will be collected and I believe eventually destroyed. I know, I've been doing it for about 5 years when not deployed.