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Originally Posted by forgop
Why would you check your cutter? Cutters are allowed as a carry on.
http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/prohib...s_10-24-07.pdf
For the hassle of shipping a lighter (which can be lost-after all, this is the USPS we're talking about), why not stop in a convenience store gas station and pick up a $5 or less torch lighter and leave the nice one at home? |
Yes, cutters can be carried on, but it is entirely up to the TSA screening agent as to whether they pass. If they deem it to be a possible weapon, they can confiscate it without question. Citing the rules will not get you past them. Why take the risk with a good cutter? If you are going to check a bag its easier to just toss it in.
While most lighters may pass the checked bag screening, they are illegal and can be confiscated. Again, no reason to take a chance with something nice. I usually travel with a cheap jet that I dont mind losing if it is found.
