Flying with a cutter.

Ender · 05-17-2011, 06:20 AM

Anyone here have luck flying with a cigar cutter without the security taking it away?

emopunker2004 · 05-17-2011, 06:25 AM

http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa...ited_items.php
3rd item under personal items
torch lighters are prohibited

kelmac07 · 05-17-2011, 06:32 AM

Pack it in your checked baggage.

jayro75 · 05-17-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Pack it in your checked baggage.

This! I always put a cheap lighter and cutter in my checked baggage and have never had a problem domestically or internationally.

loki · 05-17-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Pack it in your checked baggage.

why? i've flown to texas, pa, dc, and jamaica with it in my carry on

GreekGodX · 05-17-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ender

Anyone here have luck flying with a cigar cutter without the security taking it away?

Put it in your checked luggage to avoid any problems

Technically it isn't a prohibited item but it is how the particular TSA agent interprets their regulations. So they could let you go by or they could take it. If you aren't taking any checked luggage then I can give you my $3 cutter that I bought for my recent vacation and if they take it no big deal. For a $3 cutter it worked great..

jonumberone · 05-17-2011, 06:37 AM

Flown with my cutter many times, both carry on and checked.
Never had a problem with it.
The only item I had a problem with was a metallic Punch.
I couldn't convince the TSA agent that it wasn't some type of bullet.

Had to toss the punch but they let me keep the cutter.

Bill86 · 05-17-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Flown with my cutter many times, both carry on and checked.
Never had a problem with it.
The only item I had a problem with was a metallic Punch.
I couldn't convince the TSA agent that it wasn't some type of bullet.

Had to toss the punch but they let me keep the cutter.

Sorry to hear Dom, Maybe they need an IQ test before you qualify to be a TSA agent.

I usually mail my knife where I need to be. That way I can have it at my destination for ~$6.

Or travel by car, airplanes now a days are like prison searches.

Ender · 05-17-2011, 09:23 AM

Thanks. Christos, the one I'm bringing is a cheapy so I guess I'm not worried, just curious. I don't have any checked baggage so I'm gonna chance it. Also, for the lighter I'm gonna pick up a cheep Ronson from Walmart and chance that too unless anyone thinks it's absolutely not worth trying.

05-17-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ender

Thanks. Christos, the one I'm bringing is a cheapy so I guess I'm not worried, just curious. I don't have any checked baggage so I'm gonna chance it. Also, for the lighter I'm gonna pick up a cheep Ronson from Walmart and chance that too unless anyone thinks it's absolutely not worth trying.

Do not chance the lighter.

markem · 05-17-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mikemets

Do not chance the lighter.

Certainly do not chance an expensive lighter.

Another alternative if to take the cedar insert from some cigar boxes and break them in to spills (don't forget to pack the spills). Use matches to light the spills and then use the spills to light the cigar. Avoids the match smell/taste if you bothers you.

markem · 05-17-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ender

Thanks. Christos, the one I'm bringing is a cheapy so I guess I'm not worried, just curious. I don't have any checked baggage so I'm gonna chance it. Also, for the lighter I'm gonna pick up a cheep Ronson from Walmart and chance that too unless anyone thinks it's absolutely not worth trying.

Pre-cut your sticks. Won't harm them and you can store them back in your humi with no issues if you don't smoke them. Cutter issue is solved if you arrange to not need it.

icehog3 · 05-17-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ender

Thanks. Christos, the one I'm bringing is a cheapy so I guess I'm not worried, just curious. I don't have any checked baggage so I'm gonna chance it. Also, for the lighter I'm gonna pick up a cheep Ronson from Walmart and chance that too unless anyone thinks it's absolutely not worth trying.

For those who keep telling Andrew to put it in his checked bag.

DennisP · 05-17-2011, 09:53 AM

I've carried a cutter many, many times, never once has it ever been questioned. I don't take my expensive ones just in case I get a clueless TSA agent, but never had a problem and probably been through security well over 50 times with one.

I used to carry a triple burner torch w/o problems as well. When it broke I stopped doing that. Those aren't permitted however, only soft flame lighters.

357 · 05-17-2011, 10:07 AM

I wouldn't chance the lighter unless you're trying to get selected for "additional screening".

Ender · 05-17-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

Pre-cut your sticks. Won't harm them and you can store them back in your humi with no issues if you don't smoke them. Cutter issue is solved if you arrange to not need it.

Holy crap that's brilliant! I don't know why I didn't think of that. That's exactly what I'll do.

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Originally Posted by 357

I wouldn't chance the lighter unless you're trying to get selected for "additional screening".

If I bring a lighter it'll just be a cheapy that I won't care about losing.

Thanks for the impute everyone.

BigCat · 05-17-2011, 10:11 AM

I landed in vegas a couple weeks ago and bought a bic for a dollar at the airport right when I got off the plane. It served its purpose just fine for a weekend. Of course, I forgot to take it out of my bag on the way back and they didn't notice it in security.

fid · 05-17-2011, 10:35 AM

I rarely fly, but with all the inconsistencies among airports and individual TSA agents I wouldn't chance anything nice or expensive. I worked courthouse security for a few years and cutters were on the prohibited list because of the blades. However, we never confiscated anything unless the person was unwilling to take it back to their car. I thought that was a good compromise, but you probably wont get that option in the airport.

aich75013 · 05-17-2011, 11:13 AM

I accidentally had a small cheap pocket knife in my backpack when we went to Disney last year.
The TSA agent gave me the option of mailing it to myself.
I apologized for having it (I hadn't used that backpack in over a year and forgot it was there) and explained that the shipping would be more expensive than the knife itself.

Last time I went to Vegas, I put a cheap cutter in my carry on inside of my travel humidor.

Ashcan Bill · 05-17-2011, 11:19 AM

I take a soft flame bic, along with a cheap cutter or punch in my carry-on and so far I've never had a problem. I usually just toss them in the Cigar Caddy with the cigars.

As others have said though, I'd never take anything expensive that I wouldn't want to lose. You just never know what these TSA people will do.

05-17-2011, 06:20 AM	#1
Ender Ok, maybe just one. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Michigan Posts: 771 Trading: (1)	Flying with a cutter. Anyone here have luck flying with a cigar cutter without the security taking it away? __________________ You can't talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.

05-17-2011, 06:25 AM	#2
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Flying with a cutter. http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa...ited_items.php 3rd item under personal items torch lighters are prohibited __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

05-17-2011, 06:32 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Flying with a cutter. Pack it in your checked baggage. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-17-2011, 06:37 AM	#7
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Flying with a cutter. Flown with my cutter many times, both carry on and checked. Never had a problem with it. The only item I had a problem with was a metallic Punch. I couldn't convince the TSA agent that it wasn't some type of bullet. Had to toss the punch but they let me keep the cutter. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

05-17-2011, 09:23 AM	#9
Ender Ok, maybe just one. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Michigan Posts: 771 Trading: (1)	Re: Flying with a cutter. Thanks. Christos, the one I'm bringing is a cheapy so I guess I'm not worried, just curious. I don't have any checked baggage so I'm gonna chance it. Also, for the lighter I'm gonna pick up a cheep Ronson from Walmart and chance that too unless anyone thinks it's absolutely not worth trying. __________________ You can't talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.

05-17-2011, 09:53 AM	#14
DennisP Come Get It Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S.H.I.T. country Posts: 1,532 Trading: (17)	Re: Flying with a cutter. I've carried a cutter many, many times, never once has it ever been questioned. I don't take my expensive ones just in case I get a clueless TSA agent, but never had a problem and probably been through security well over 50 times with one. I used to carry a triple burner torch w/o problems as well. When it broke I stopped doing that. Those aren't permitted however, only soft flame lighters.

05-17-2011, 10:07 AM	#15
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Flying with a cutter. I wouldn't chance the lighter unless you're trying to get selected for "additional screening". __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

05-17-2011, 10:11 AM	#17
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Flying with a cutter. I landed in vegas a couple weeks ago and bought a bic for a dollar at the airport right when I got off the plane. It served its purpose just fine for a weekend. Of course, I forgot to take it out of my bag on the way back and they didn't notice it in security. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

05-17-2011, 10:35 AM	#18
fid Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: Durand, Mi Posts: 50 Trading: (2)	Re: Flying with a cutter. I rarely fly, but with all the inconsistencies among airports and individual TSA agents I wouldn't chance anything nice or expensive. I worked courthouse security for a few years and cutters were on the prohibited list because of the blades. However, we never confiscated anything unless the person was unwilling to take it back to their car. I thought that was a good compromise, but you probably wont get that option in the airport.

05-17-2011, 11:13 AM	#19
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: Flying with a cutter. I accidentally had a small cheap pocket knife in my backpack when we went to Disney last year. The TSA agent gave me the option of mailing it to myself. I apologized for having it (I hadn't used that backpack in over a year and forgot it was there) and explained that the shipping would be more expensive than the knife itself. Last time I went to Vegas, I put a cheap cutter in my carry on inside of my travel humidor. Last edited by aich75013; 05-17-2011 at 11:19 AM.

05-17-2011, 11:19 AM	#20
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,901 Trading: (6)	Re: Flying with a cutter. I take a soft flame bic, along with a cheap cutter or punch in my carry-on and so far I've never had a problem. I usually just toss them in the Cigar Caddy with the cigars. As others have said though, I'd never take anything expensive that I wouldn't want to lose. You just never know what these TSA people will do.

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