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Since: Nov 03, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:18 pm
Post subject: swiss army knife and pen
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I saw a swiss army knife and pen combination and bought one. I collect
all sorts of interesting and logo pens.
It's funny, I can take the pen/knife through the airport with no
problem. Even if I take it out and run it through x-ray it is treated as
if it's a pen. The thing has small scisors, a small screwdriver, and a
blade that is about an inch long.
On a flight last night, I was handed a snack in a bag, the plastic was
being stubborn, I pulled my pen out of my pocket and used the scissors
to cut open the plastic bag.
I also showed the pen to the guy next to me. he thought it was pretty
clever. The flat screwdriver comes in handy when I need to screw in or
takke loose a computer monitor. I've used the scissors when I had to
make labels for computers in the server room to trim the labels so they
would fit on either the cables, or on the server.
JOHN |
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Since: Dec 11, 2007
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:47 pm
Post subject: Re: swiss army knife and pen [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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JA_MORAN wrote:
> I saw a swiss army knife and pen combination and bought one. I collect
> all sorts of interesting and logo pens.
>
> It's funny, I can take the pen/knife through the airport with no
> problem. Even if I take it out and run it through x-ray it is treated as
> if it's a pen. The thing has small scisors, a small screwdriver, and a
> blade that is about an inch long.
>
> On a flight last night, I was handed a snack in a bag, the plastic was
> being stubborn, I pulled my pen out of my pocket and used the scissors
> to cut open the plastic bag.
>
> I also showed the pen to the guy next to me. he thought it was pretty
> clever. The flat screwdriver comes in handy when I need to screw in or
> takke loose a computer monitor. I've used the scissors when I had to
> make labels for computers in the server room to trim the labels so they
> would fit on either the cables, or on the server.
>
> JOHN
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Since: Dec 02, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:27 am
Post subject: Re: swiss army knife and pen [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Jan 25, 9:18 pm, JA_MORAN <j... DeleteThis @analon.com> wrote:
> I saw a swiss army knife and pen combination and bought one. I collect
> all sorts of interesting and logo pens.
>
> It's funny, I can take the pen/knife through the airport with no
> problem. Even if I take it out and run it through x-ray it is treated as
> if it's a pen. The thing has small scisors, a small screwdriver, and a
> blade that is about an inch long.
>
> On a flight last night, I was handed a snack in a bag, the plastic was
> being stubborn, I pulled my pen out of my pocket and used the scissors
> to cut open the plastic bag.
>
> I also showed the pen to the guy next to me. he thought it was pretty
> clever. The flat screwdriver comes in handy when I need to screw in or
> takke loose a computer monitor. I've used the scissors when I had to
> make labels for computers in the server room to trim the labels so they
> would fit on either the cables, or on the server.
>
> JOHN
Sounds great. Does it include a built-in box-cutter? >> Stay informed about: swiss army knife and pen |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:33 am
Post subject: Re: swiss army knife and pen [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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JA_MORAN schrieb:
> I saw a swiss army knife and pen combination and bought one. I collect
> all sorts of interesting and logo pens.
>
> It's funny, I can take the pen/knife through the airport with no
> problem. Even if I take it out and run it through x-ray it is treated as
> if it's a pen. The thing has small scisors, a small screwdriver, and a
> blade that is about an inch long.
>
> On a flight last night, I was handed a snack in a bag, the plastic was
> being stubborn, I pulled my pen out of my pocket and used the scissors
> to cut open the plastic bag.
>
> I also showed the pen to the guy next to me. he thought it was pretty
> clever. The flat screwdriver comes in handy when I need to screw in or
> takke loose a computer monitor. I've used the scissors when I had to
> make labels for computers in the server room to trim the labels so they
> would fit on either the cables, or on the server.
>
> JOHN
Somebody told me yesterday that the security rules in Europe are being
changed so you can carry a Swiss army knife up to 6cm long in hand
luggage. Still no fluids allowed though.
Anyone else heard or read this??
T. >> Stay informed about: swiss army knife and pen |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:20 am
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I leave the knife/pen in my pocket with a few other pens and do put in
the bowl or in a plastic bag with my wallet and keys, noting is ever
said, oh it's a pen, it's ok....
anyway I use it as a TOOL not as an instrument of Terror....
opening beverage containers, opening heavy plastic bags, cutting loose
threads on clothing....
be sensible, be reasonable be workable, I wrote my senators and
represenatives last night.
Mr. Travel wrote:
> JA_MORAN wrote:
>
>> I saw a swiss army knife and pen combination and bought one. I collect
>> all sorts of interesting and logo pens.
>>
>> It's funny, I can take the pen/knife through the airport with no
>> problem. Even if I take it out and run it through x-ray it is treated
>> as if it's a pen. The thing has small scisors, a small screwdriver,
>> and a blade that is about an inch long.
>>
>> On a flight last night, I was handed a snack in a bag, the plastic was
>> being stubborn, I pulled my pen out of my pocket and used the scissors
>> to cut open the plastic bag.
>>
>> I also showed the pen to the guy next to me. he thought it was pretty
>> clever. The flat screwdriver comes in handy when I need to screw in or
>> takke loose a computer monitor. I've used the scissors when I had to
>> make labels for computers in the server room to trim the labels so
>> they would fit on either the cables, or on the server.
>>
>> JOHN
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> Did you open it up and show TSA when you went through screening? >> Stay informed about: swiss army knife and pen |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:16 am
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They seem to cost in the region of $50, quite a bit of cash
to lose if the TSA decide to confiscate.
On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:20:07 -0700, JA_MORAN <john RemoveThis @analon.com> wrote:
>I leave the knife/pen in my pocket with a few other pens and do put in
>the bowl or in a plastic bag with my wallet and keys, noting is ever
>said, oh it's a pen, it's ok....
>
>anyway I use it as a TOOL not as an instrument of Terror....
>opening beverage containers, opening heavy plastic bags, cutting loose
>threads on clothing....
>
>be sensible, be reasonable be workable, I wrote my senators and
>represenatives last night.
>
>
>Mr. Travel wrote:
>> JA_MORAN wrote:
>>
>>> I saw a swiss army knife and pen combination and bought one. I collect
>>> all sorts of interesting and logo pens.
>>>
>>> It's funny, I can take the pen/knife through the airport with no
>>> problem. Even if I take it out and run it through x-ray it is treated
>>> as if it's a pen. The thing has small scisors, a small screwdriver,
>>> and a blade that is about an inch long.
>>>
>>> On a flight last night, I was handed a snack in a bag, the plastic was
>>> being stubborn, I pulled my pen out of my pocket and used the scissors
>>> to cut open the plastic bag.
>>>
>>> I also showed the pen to the guy next to me. he thought it was pretty
>>> clever. The flat screwdriver comes in handy when I need to screw in or
>>> takke loose a computer monitor. I've used the scissors when I had to
>>> make labels for computers in the server room to trim the labels so
>>> they would fit on either the cables, or on the server.
>>>
>>> JOHN
>>
>>
>>
>> Did you open it up and show TSA when you went through screening? >> Stay informed about: swiss army knife and pen |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:29 pm
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JA_MORAN wrote:
> I leave the knife/pen in my pocket with a few other pens and do put in
> the bowl or in a plastic bag with my wallet and keys, noting is ever
> said, oh it's a pen, it's ok....
I see. So, you now admit you don't feel it is your right to carry a
knife as you would like about it if confronterd.
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> anyway I use it as a TOOL not as an instrument of Terror....
> opening beverage containers, opening heavy plastic bags, cutting loose
> threads on clothing....
Right. Of course, a box cutter can also be used for opening boxes. >> Stay informed about: swiss army knife and pen |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:47 am
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you DO NOT have to let TSA confiscate... you can go to airline counter
and ask them to send as a "checked item"
I would NEVER let TSA have anyhting they don't like as I have the right
to either give to airline or mail to myself....
about the only thing you really don't have an option with is a GUN
where I live, it is LEGAL to carry a gun on your hip and I do, as people
with guns who are properly trained have stopped crimes. I usually go
through what I have in my bag to verify the gun is either left in my
truck or left at home.
I have used the gun to help catch someone breaking into cars, and also
to help catch a bank robber. With concealed weapons, the bad people
never know who is and who is not armed.
irwell wrote:
> They seem to cost in the region of $50, quite a bit of cash
> to lose if the TSA decide to confiscate.
>
>
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> On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:20:07 -0700, JA_MORAN <john DeleteThis @analon.com> wrote:
>
>
>>I leave the knife/pen in my pocket with a few other pens and do put in
>>the bowl or in a plastic bag with my wallet and keys, noting is ever
>>said, oh it's a pen, it's ok....
>>
>>anyway I use it as a TOOL not as an instrument of Terror....
>>opening beverage containers, opening heavy plastic bags, cutting loose
>>threads on clothing....
>>
>>be sensible, be reasonable be workable, I wrote my senators and
>>represenatives last night.
>>
>>
>>Mr. Travel wrote:
>>
>>>JA_MORAN wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I saw a swiss army knife and pen combination and bought one. I collect
>>>>all sorts of interesting and logo pens.
>>>>
>>>>It's funny, I can take the pen/knife through the airport with no
>>>>problem. Even if I take it out and run it through x-ray it is treated
>>>>as if it's a pen. The thing has small scisors, a small screwdriver,
>>>>and a blade that is about an inch long.
>>>>
>>>>On a flight last night, I was handed a snack in a bag, the plastic was
>>>>being stubborn, I pulled my pen out of my pocket and used the scissors
>>>>to cut open the plastic bag.
>>>>
>>>>I also showed the pen to the guy next to me. he thought it was pretty
>>>>clever. The flat screwdriver comes in handy when I need to screw in or
>>>>takke loose a computer monitor. I've used the scissors when I had to
>>>>make labels for computers in the server room to trim the labels so
>>>>they would fit on either the cables, or on the server.
>>>>
>>>>JOHN
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Did you open it up and show TSA when you went through screening?
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:34 am
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On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:47:28 -0700, JA_MORAN <john.TakeThisOut@analon.com> wrote:
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>you DO NOT have to let TSA confiscate... you can go to airline counter
>and ask them to send as a "checked item"
So now you have to pick up your gear at the Inspection point and
go all the way back to the airline counter, maybe have to join a line
to get to speakl to an agent, then line up again at the Security
Inspection. Great!
>I would NEVER let TSA have anyhting they don't like as I have the right
>to either give to airline or mail to myself....
>
>about the only thing you really don't have an option with is a GUN
>
>where I live, it is LEGAL to carry a gun on your hip and I do, as people
> with guns who are properly trained have stopped crimes. I usually go
>through what I have in my bag to verify the gun is either left in my
>truck or left at home.
>
>I have used the gun to help catch someone breaking into cars, and also
>to help catch a bank robber. With concealed weapons, the bad people
>never know who is and who is not armed.
>
>
>
>irwell wrote:
>> They seem to cost in the region of $50, quite a bit of cash
>> to lose if the TSA decide to confiscate.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:20:07 -0700, JA_MORAN <john.TakeThisOut@analon.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I leave the knife/pen in my pocket with a few other pens and do put in
>>>the bowl or in a plastic bag with my wallet and keys, noting is ever
>>>said, oh it's a pen, it's ok....
>>>
>>>anyway I use it as a TOOL not as an instrument of Terror....
>>>opening beverage containers, opening heavy plastic bags, cutting loose
>>>threads on clothing....
>>>
>>>be sensible, be reasonable be workable, I wrote my senators and
>>>represenatives last night.
>>>
>>>
>>>Mr. Travel wrote:
>>>
>>>>JA_MORAN wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I saw a swiss army knife and pen combination and bought one. I collect
>>>>>all sorts of interesting and logo pens.
>>>>>
>>>>>It's funny, I can take the pen/knife through the airport with no
>>>>>problem. Even if I take it out and run it through x-ray it is treated
>>>>>as if it's a pen. The thing has small scisors, a small screwdriver,
>>>>>and a blade that is about an inch long.
>>>>>
>>>>>On a flight last night, I was handed a snack in a bag, the plastic was
>>>>>being stubborn, I pulled my pen out of my pocket and used the scissors
>>>>>to cut open the plastic bag.
>>>>>
>>>>>I also showed the pen to the guy next to me. he thought it was pretty
>>>>>clever. The flat screwdriver comes in handy when I need to screw in or
>>>>>takke loose a computer monitor. I've used the scissors when I had to
>>>>>make labels for computers in the server room to trim the labels so
>>>>>they would fit on either the cables, or on the server.
>>>>>
>>>>>JOHN
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Did you open it up and show TSA when you went through screening?
>>
>> >> Stay informed about: swiss army knife and pen |
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