Scissors and the TSA
#13
Fisker's make a child scissors that are very sharp and great for cutting fabric. TSA allowed them on a flight and the cruise ships to also. They have rounded tips like regular school scissors, but are very sharp.
#14
I use the Fisker's kid's scissors all the time at home. I find them much easier to handle than full sized scissors. I buy them when they are on clearance (usually after school starts) at Walmart for 50 cents or so. When they get dull, I toss and take out a new pair. I think the kid's scissors would comply with the TSA guidelines, but I haven't been in an airport in decades, so I am not 100% sure.
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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Thanks all - the Fiskars children's scissors made it thru TSA on both flights but, interestingly, my bag was pulled aside for a closer look each time, although, I never knew exactly why.
Side note - it's amazing how many people you'll meet while hand stitching applique blocks on a plane or at an airport terminal.
Side note - it's amazing how many people you'll meet while hand stitching applique blocks on a plane or at an airport terminal.
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Spencer, OH
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I carry a semi-large manilla SASE with me when I fly. In case they wanted to take my scissors or knitting needles (or whatever) I could just stick them in the envelope and mail them to myself. (I never had anything confiscated though...)
#20
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Mendocino Coast, CA
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I wouldn't risk taking them. They may take them away, even though the website says otherwise. I've had nail clippers and a small, Swiss Army knife (needed the corkscrew on it) taken way before. Buy an inexpensive pair when you get to your destination.