Never thought of the needle-hope they allow that! I guess it is best be up-front-It will all be in a clear plastic art bin tote which I can put thru the exray. If they take it away, it just means I can't work on it at the airport or on the plane, but can replace them in Vanuatu when I get there. I'm not worried about LA-but Fiji is a real pain in the %#$
Thanks Sherryl-I can see if DH will carry a small fingernail clipper-so if they take mine off me, maybe they will let his pass.