Originally Posted by
SherylM
I'm surprised, because I've also heard that they don't allow the round Clover thread cutter thingys, yet several people have said that they haven't had a problem with taking them on. I personally see them as less of a safety issue than even a small pair of scissors, but what do I know... :-/
The reason why is because razor blades are on the TSA banned items list & there is a round blade inside the thread cutter's case. It depends how it shows up on the X-ray, but the thread cutters with blades inside (like Clover) are on the banned items list I posted the link to.
Asabrinao,
I've had the best luck with getting items through the security checkpoint when I bag up any sharp items separately (safety razors, pins, needles, scissors, etc) in a clear plastic bag or a small cosmetics bag and put them in the bin with my quart-sized bag of 3oz liquids & my shoes. It makes it a lot easier for TSA agents to see and inspect.