thanks tsa :(

[Rabid]

No law is broken until you get on the plane? Where the heck are you getting that? You mean to tell me all the times people tried to bring guns through a security checkpoint the TSA waits until they get on the plane?

Further, note that on the "butter knife" exemption the TSA states "Even if an item is generally permitted, it may be subject to additional screening or not allowed through the checkpoint if it triggers an alarm during the screening process, appears to have been tampered with, or poses other security concerns. The final decision rests with TSA on whether to allow any items on the plane." "Poses other security concerns" just about gives them carte blanche to prohibit what they want, even if their website says otherwise, all in the name of "safety."

Look, I don't agree with the TSA here at all--i'm just saying once there's a determination of a weapon (which is what Cofi said) you're not getting that thing back.

Show me where it says you can not have a butter knife in an airport. Also i had the option to mail one of those multi-tools that looks like a key back to my self when i forgot it was on my key chain.

[Tinelement]

That sucks man.

I would have just mailed them home. Knife is a knife to the TSA.

[T-Giv]

Gotta think far ahead when you will be traveling through an airport these days. We are all just one dirty pair of underwear away from an overly violating strip search!

[funkymonkey1111]

Show me where it says you can not have a butter knife in an airport. Also i had the option to mail one of those multi-tools that looks like a key back to my self when i forgot it was on my key chain.

Are you able to read? The post you quoted has the TSA policy they can prohibit whatever they want--coupled with the definition mtnrider found about serrations on a "butter knife." None of which has anything to do with your contention that "no law is broken until you get on a plane."

[newracer]

was that recently? they seem to be taking a harder line lately. of course, all the new signs threatening arrest for guns, knives, etc. don't include priceless family silver....

It was about a year ago.

[Ed_S]

TSA in general at the larger airports sucks, I know as being a frequent flier I encounter them all over. Most have a power trip and failed in basic courtesy. Whilst I'm sure they meet a lot of jerks I have witnessed many an altercation with regular people.
The look they give many people reminds me of the look you get at a high end auto dealer when you walk in wearing jeans, tee-shirt and sneakers.

[Rabid]

Are you able to read? The post you quoted has the TSA policy they can prohibit whatever they want--coupled with the definition mtnrider found about serrations on a "butter knife." None of which has anything to do with your contention that "no law is broken until you get on a plane."

Yes i can read how about you? I see where it says you can not have it on a plane but again where does it say you can not have a butter knife in an airport?

[mtnrider]

Yes i can read how about you? I see where it says you can not have it on a plane but again where does it say you can not have a butter knife in an airport?

Airport outside of screening yes. Once you go through that you are considered a boarding passenger.

[JM Ver. 2.0]

Yes i can read how about you? I see where it says you can not have it on a plane but again where does it say you can not have a butter knife in an airport?

She tried to get it past security. That is a violation.

Sorry for your bad luck.

Sent from my teepee using smoke signals.

[th3w01f]

I was considering trying to carry on a spork I got from one of my co-workers a couple weeks ago until I read this page - http://www.salon.com/2011/12/22/hand...sir/singleton/

If you have proof of the incident this may help - http://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/fil...ge_rev6_28.pdf

I also just found this which seems to contradict some of the above information.

Our officers would really rather not have you lose the trusty pocket knife your grandfather gave you. They would really prefer you didn’t have to surrender the knife you used to cut your wedding cake. When prohibited items come through the checkpoint, passengers are given options:

1) Take the item to the ticket counter and check it in your baggage or a box provided by the airport.
2) Many airports have a US Postal Service or other shipping services area where boxes, stamps and envelopes can be bought so you can ship your items home.
3) If there is somebody seeing you off, you can hand the prohibited item to them.
4) If your car is parked outside, you can take the item to your car.

If you’re not given these options, you should ask to speak with a supervisor or manager. You can also use the “Got Feedback?” program to contact TSA Customer Support at that specific airport.

http://blog.tsa.gov/2009/09/what-hap...ted-items.html