Clover or Fons and Porter thread cutter is what I take. I have never had any problems with needles. I never carry scissors on board. My husband had his 40 year old cross pen conviscated stating that it was thin enough to be used as a weapon. He really misses that pen....They said they would mail it back to him for $25! He had already been through two other check ins in Chicago and New York with the pen and no problems. Depends on the inspector I guess. I always have to be hand scanned due to underwires in bra. I don't understand taking off sweaters and jackets if the metal detectors are working? They don't make the the middle eastern ladies take off the long flowing garments that cover them from head to toe....no rhyme or reason sometimes.
D in TX