I had an interesting experience the other day that I thought I should probably pass on to you folks here at TFL.
Some of you may already know this as I'm not quite sure how "New" this info actually is.
I frequent the Memphis International Airport about 4-5 x per month. I always, and I do mean always, have on me my Spyderco full size Tim Wegner Custom knife. Airport security always stops me to inspect the length of the blade because it is so big bad and ugly (we all know that the look of a weapon is what really kills Ha Ha) thats how they act at least.
Well this last time I was detained and in an argument no less with a supervisor and one other security member. It seems that the laws have changed regarding the fact that my knife has serrated edges,(60%)on the Wegner I think.
Anyway, I had to run all the way back to the Jeep and toss the blade before I could go any further. I just about missed my sons departure in the process.
For those of you who carry big knives be extra careful when you visit airports. The blade length is not the only thing they look at now.
[This message has been edited by X-KILL (edited December 30, 1999).]
Some of you may already know this as I'm not quite sure how "New" this info actually is.
I frequent the Memphis International Airport about 4-5 x per month. I always, and I do mean always, have on me my Spyderco full size Tim Wegner Custom knife. Airport security always stops me to inspect the length of the blade because it is so big bad and ugly (we all know that the look of a weapon is what really kills Ha Ha) thats how they act at least.
Well this last time I was detained and in an argument no less with a supervisor and one other security member. It seems that the laws have changed regarding the fact that my knife has serrated edges,(60%)on the Wegner I think.
Anyway, I had to run all the way back to the Jeep and toss the blade before I could go any further. I just about missed my sons departure in the process.
For those of you who carry big knives be extra careful when you visit airports. The blade length is not the only thing they look at now.
[This message has been edited by X-KILL (edited December 30, 1999).]