Airplane safe Scissors? - Page 2

NesanelRose · 12-08-2005, 12:27 AM

I just checked TSA itself, and it says knitting and crochet needles are allowed, and didn't specify that only metal ones are prohibited. so I'm going to think it's safe to assume that my metal needles will be allowed. I'll just keep my smaller ones in my check-in, as they look more lethal then my bigger ones.

As for the cutter, would it be concidered a safety razor, concidering that it's technically not conceiled? It's a razor, yes, but there's no way that it can be used as a weapon since it has those safety guards...

carollovesyarn · 12-08-2005, 05:44 AM

This is the page where it says they recommend plastic or bamboo needles instead of metal (note they say recommend - what does this actually mean?):
http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/e...orial_1252.xml

I see on the main list it doesn't mention kinds of needles:
http://www.tsa.gov/public/interweb/a...d_9_6_2005.pdf

I thought that the circular cutters were ok too, but someone once pointed out where they are specifically prohibited on that top link:

Most of the items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside. These items cannot be taken through a Security Checkpoint. They must go in your checked baggage

NesanelRose · 12-08-2005, 06:23 AM

Recommend doesn't exactly that metal ones are prohibited...I dunno, everything seems so contradictory >.<

I guess the best thing I can do is just take them with me, ask if they're alright, and if not, shove them in my check in.

Have I mentioned I hate airline travel?
I reeeeeally hate flying...

InterNette · 12-08-2005, 07:17 AM

when i bought some stuff from knitpicks i added a yarn cutter on the order, i took it on the cruise and bus and well it is easy I can wear it like a pin, hook it inside a purse pocket etc, i prefer it to scissors now in my bag.

bubba · 12-08-2005, 08:28 AM

I just flew to Hawaii this past Monday, and as of yet, the rules for the scissors has not changed. I carried nail clippers in case I needed them. Also, I carried addi turbos on the plane w/no problem or questions asked. I did have the foresight to take out the straight wooden knitting needles before we left, because they probably would have caused problems...especially the size 17s!!!

pat.

nicolethegeek · 12-08-2005, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by carollovesyarn

Most of the items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside. These items cannot be taken through a Security Checkpoint. They must go in your checked baggage.

The Clover {or similar} thread cutters are specifically referred to as a non-acceptable item in carry-on baggage. I've seen this thread pop up many, many times on a variety of forums. It's always bugged me how places have advertised them as airline-safe, when they've always been disallowed.

The best advice I have seen is to print out a copy of the most recent regulations and recommendations, and keep it with you at all times while travelling. Also, contact the customer service department of the airline you are flying with, and see if you can get something in writing from them {even an email you can print} stating whether or not the items you wish to bring on board with you are allowed or not.

As a side note, my favourite portable thread cutter is a cheap pair of baby nail clippers. They will cut pretty much any thread or yarn, and come in handy when you have hangnails catching on your work as well! :D

lisak · 12-08-2005, 06:12 PM

Guess I better be careful next time I fly with my cutter then! I carried it on over the holiday and they didn't say a word. I had no idea I wasn't supposed to have it!

I don't really see how it could be dangerous - you can't even get your pinky in there! Maybe if I chucked it at some one really hard...

NesanelRose · 12-08-2005, 10:00 PM

Ulg...just to be safe, I'm going to ask the boyfriend if I can snag myself some bamboo needles....and I have nail clippers, so I'll make sure to carry those with me as well...

I know I didn't buy it for nothing, but now I feel like I rushed into buying the yarn cutter for no reason. :?

At least once I have it, I can give my boyfriend's mom her fabric scissors back, though.

As much as I know the airlines do it for their and your safety, some things are just a little rediculous...it makes my brain hurt. Oi.

And here I was looking forward to knitting, worry free, while I'm scared to death in the air. *hates flying....reeeeeally hates it.*