Now, you want to talk knives on planes, back in 1990 I was taking command of
USS HOUSTON SSN713 out in San Diego.  For those of you not familiar with
Navy Change of Command ceremonies, they are very formal affairs with dress
uniforms, medals, and swords.  We were living in Norfolk, VA at the time and
I had rushed cross-country without any of the required formal wear to do all
the turnover (It was a typical Navy last minute thing.)  SWMBO was tasked
with flying from Norfolk to San Diego with a 30 inch blade ceremonial sword
as carry-on luggage.  No problems; the stewardess (we were allowed to call
them that back then) took possession of it when Penny walked on the plane
and handed it to her when she walked off.  Try that today.

George Wallace
CDR USN (ret)

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Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:55 AM
To: Chuck Ramsey
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Subject: Re: [OldTools] Pocket Knives - Derived from Honing Oil Thread


On Oct 18, 2014, at 9:03 AM, Chuck Ramsey  wrote:

>> Anyone ever had to leave theirs with the thugs at the airport?


In the mid-nineties I traveled from Delaware to Utah to work on a house with
a friend for just a weekend.  All I had was a carry-on and I had a couple of
my trusty tools in the bag - among them a great checkered wooden handled 20
oz rip claw hammer, maker forgotten at this point. 

I was told I couldn't take the hammer on board and that the attendant would
keep it for me to pick up when I got back.  He stuck it under his desk.
Wouldn't you know it was still there when I got back!


Ed Minch