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Originally Posted by itzfrank
If it were an open blade, it would be much different. however, the only real damage you could do with a cutter would be the removal of fingers and toes. It would be very hard to take over a plane with a cutter.
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Originally Posted by aich75013
I'd like to see that explanation to the TSA Agent. "Oh come on, the worst I could do is cut off a finger or toe." 
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TSA agents can act at their own discretion, they do not need to explain their decisions. They can confiscate items even if they are on the approved list. I am not sure why you would risk anything of value just to "test" the system.