I have extra security clearance being a pilot. I can take a full coffee, water bottle, etc through security. They swabb the bottom, look in the mug, send me on my way. I have gotten crap for that. We can travel with regular size shampoo, shaving cream etc. Friends have gotten crap for that. Others have gotten crap over razors. Even with the extra wiggle room in these regards I would sure as heck not take a knife with me. That being said I am also Scottish so... ya know I don't wanna lose $25! It is so dependent on the TSA/CATSA person. As already mentioned, tactical style pens are being taken more frequently. On the flip side, you can get awesome deals on all the stuff that gets confiscated once a month at the YYC chapel when they sell all that for fundraising!
Airline legal knives from Boker
- Thread starter Gravel Agency
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JoeShmow
CGN frequent flyer
Any idea if YVR does this too?
Waynetheman
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver.
Having seen the bin full of Swiss Army knives pocket knives bics and even nail clippers by the screeners I would say... pass
Waynetheman
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver.
Yes they do. My friends work as screeners, iirc there’s a church near the airport somewhere that they have the auction. I can get details if you really want it but FYI anything good is usually gone before it hits the auction floor.
Got some leatherman micros for a few bucks a piece, MSR rocket stoves. Heck, there where trekking poles beside the bin of itty bitty knives. Meanwhile the nefarious granny still lurks in the aisle seat with her giant knitting needles... slowly knitting... and watching... making a lovely cardigan while waiting for evil-doers to try anything.
King0265
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Ottawa, ON
I always bring one in checked luggage. Never had an issue
What did you just say? I'm there! Where can I find more info on this?
- Location
- British Columbia
For some reason I think there would be a problem
Legally it's good to go, but the screeners will say differently
Legally it's good to go, but the screeners will say differently
Go to the food court on the unsecure side, go around the corner by subway to the walkway that overlooks the departures level check in. Turn righ, first door along that past the open area with tables is the chapel. Usually a sign beside it with the next sale date.
- Location
- Maple Ridge, BC
Can't hurt to keep a copy of their own regs with you.View attachment 318422
Fastxr
Regular
- Location
- Niagara Falls, Ontario
^^^ Only if you bought them from Gravel Agency 
- Location
- Van
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jw8
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- In a shack on a vacant lot
if I am going to carry something questionable onto an airplane, it will be a parachute.
VinnyQC
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Quebec city
When you NEED to make sushi on a plane...
Seriously though, they take away nailclippers, I can't see those getting through security.
Seriously though, they take away nailclippers, I can't see those getting through security.
bananarama
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- BC
Juster
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Public parks in Surrey
I sharpen my hair barrettes.
leosnipes
CGN Regular
To be fair, by the time passengers decide it's parachute time, the plane is probably much slower... and lower.
phillyblt
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- At the ridge that is maple
Whats that movie...Knives on a plane. Oh wait...
